Exercises In Woodworking, With A Short Treatise On Wood, Written For Manual Training Classes In Schools And Colleges (1889)

Exercises in Woodworking, with a Short Treatise on Wood, written by Ivin Sickels in 1889, is a comprehensive guidebook designed for manual training classes in schools and colleges. The book offers an extensive collection of woodworking exercises, ranging from simple to complex, that are suitable for beginners and advanced woodworkers alike. The exercises are carefully structured to enable students to develop their skills in a step-by-step manner, starting with basic techniques such as sawing and planing, and progressing to more advanced techniques such as joinery and carving.The book also includes a short treatise on wood, which provides an overview of the different types of wood commonly used in woodworking, their properties, and the best ways to work with them. This section of the book is particularly useful for students who are new to woodworking and need to learn about the various types of wood available and their characteristics.Throughout the book, Sickels provides clear and concise instructions, accompanied by detailed illustrations and diagrams, making it easy for students to follow along and complete the exercises. The book also includes a number of helpful tips and tricks, as well as advice on selecting and maintaining woodworking tools.Overall, Exercises in Woodworking, with a Short Treatise on Wood is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning woodworking, whether they are students in a manual training class or hobbyists looking to develop their skills. The book's clear and comprehensive approach, combined with its practical exercises and helpful tips, make it a valuable addition to any woodworking library.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.