Publisher's Synopsis
Cooperage: A Treatise On Modern Shop Practice And Methods, From The Tree To The Finished Article is a book written by Joseph Bernard Wagner and originally published in 1910. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of cooperage, which is the craft of making barrels, casks, and other wooden containers used for storing and transporting liquids. The book covers every aspect of the cooperage process, from selecting the right trees and cutting them down, to shaping the wood into staves and assembling them into barrels. It also covers the various tools and techniques used in cooperage, such as the use of adzes, planes, and chisels, as well as the use of heat and steam to bend and shape the wood.In addition to the technical aspects of cooperage, the book also covers the history and cultural significance of the craft, as well as its place in the modern world. It includes detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the various steps involved in making a barrel, and provides practical advice for those interested in pursuing the craft themselves.Overall, Cooperage: A Treatise On Modern Shop Practice And Methods, From The Tree To The Finished Article is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of cooperage, from hobbyists and enthusiasts to professional craftsmen and historians.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
