Woodwork and Toymaking (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | knygos.lt

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This vintage book is a comprehensive guide to making toys out of wood, with information on tools and equipment, hints on design, instructions for making, and much more. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this handbook was designed with the novice in mind, and will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in hand making toys. Contents include: "Tools", "Materials", "Processes and Constructions", "Planing", "Bevelling and Rebating", "Grooving", "Sawing", "Chiselling", "Making use of Glue", "Fixing Screws", "Nailing", "Fitting Wheels", "Painting and Enamelling", "Staining and Varnishing", "Woodwork Joints", "Toys to Make", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of toys.