Editors of Popular Mechanics Press: Practical Projects for the Handyman, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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"Nostalgic and timeless, convenient and functional. You name it-or need it-and it can be found in this seemingly all-inclusive 'how-to' tome of more than seven hundred projects." -David Stiles, from the Introduction

Practical Projects for the Handy Man , Third Edition , is the perfect book for any model maven, do-it-yourselfer, or just plain grown-up kid. Originally published in 1913 by the editors of Popular Mechanics Press, this gigantic collection of activities and improvements for home, garden, transportation, recreation, and more can keep a pair of hands busy for a lifetime. Written at a time when precision and craftsmanship were as important as the final product, this book gives clear, step-by-step instructions and offers detailed illustrations for nearly every job. Practical Projects for the Handy Man, Third Edition , is as satisfying and reliable a guide for the modern builder as it was at the turn of the century.

Some of the hundreds of fun and fascinating projects from which to choose include:
¿ Porch swing chair
¿ Toboggan sled
¿ Mission library table
¿ Homemade still
¿ Electric clock
¿ Aquarium
¿ Wooden paddleboat
¿ Treehouse
¿ Grape arbor
¿ Leatherwork
¿ Ornamental ironwork
¿ Bird house
¿ Telescope
¿ and much more