Publisher's Synopsis
Manual Training for Common Schools: An Organized Course in Woodworking is a book written by Eldreth Gordon Allen in 1910. The book is a comprehensive guide for teachers who want to incorporate woodworking into their curriculum. It is designed to help students learn the basics of woodworking, including the proper use of tools, techniques for cutting and shaping wood, and how to construct simple projects.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of woodworking. The first chapter provides an overview of the tools and materials needed for woodworking, including saws, chisels, hammers, and nails. The following chapters focus on specific techniques, such as sawing, planing, and sanding, and provide step-by-step instructions for completing various projects.Throughout the book, Allen emphasizes the importance of safety and encourages teachers to take precautions to prevent accidents in the classroom. He also provides tips for organizing the classroom and managing students during woodworking lessons.Overall, Manual Training for Common Schools: An Organized Course in Woodworking is a valuable resource for teachers who want to introduce woodworking into their curriculum. Its clear and concise instructions make it easy for teachers to teach woodworking to students of all skill levels, and its emphasis on safety ensures that students can learn and practice woodworking in a safe and controlled environment.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.