The Mechanic's Companion by Peter Nicholson 1850
ISBN: 9780983150008
The Mechanic's Companion, by Peter Nicholson, describes in detail the skilled building trades of the 19th Century: Carpentry; Joinery; Bricklaying; Masonry; Slating; Plastering; Painting; Smithing & Turning. This, the 1850 edition, was the first to include a final chapter on the Steam Engine.
The Mechanic's Companion is Peter Nicholson's technical update to Mechanick Exercises by Joseph Moxon. An essential reference for anyone interested in 19th century classical and traditional building trades.
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