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PDF: How To Make Woodwork Tools by Charles Hayward

August 08, 2021

How To Make Woodwork Tools by Charles Hayward Download The FREE PDF Possibly the most famous book by Charles Hayward and Evans Bros. Publishing. Clearly laid out plans for making the hand tools necessary for traditional woodworking. Most are of a decidedly British design, which is to be expected. All are essential hand tools: planes, measuring and marking devices, bench holding devices, etc. And now for a bit of history on Charles Hayward, William Fairham and Evans Bros. Read on! Toolemera Press is supported by you. No subscriptions. No paywall. Your Ko-Fi Tip keeps this website live. Toolemera Press Blog Add Your Email For Blog Updates ...

The C. Christiansen Workbench Company, Chicago, Illinois

August 12, 2021

C. Christiansen Workbench Company, Chicago, Illinois - Manufacturers of workbenches and related equipment for industry and manual arts schools. From John Christiansen, a descendent of the Christiansen family: "I came across these old photographs recently. The group shot is the crew at the Christiansen factory in Chicago taken around 1903. Carl is 2nd from left front row and John , his son, is seated next to him in the middle. The large outdoor photo is a company picnic in 1916. They continued making shop and lab furniture until around 1940. Some of the later benches had cast iron head and tail vises replacing the maple. These vises were made by Abernathy Vise , a company purchased by Carl Christiansen. So if your bench has an Abernathy Vise you can be sure that the bench is made by Christiansen. I enjoy your blog and it makes me feel good to know that these benches are still being used and appreciated. Best Regards, John Christiansen" From Tom Sturgeon: My name is Tom....

Carpentry And Joinery For Amateurs 1879 Free Download

February 29, 2024

Carpentry And Joinery For Amateurs by James Lukin, 1879 • Please note the copyright restrictions on this PDF. You may share this pdf person to person. You may not store this pdf in any electronic depository, public or subscription based . • For your reading pleasure, a free PDF download of James Lukin's Carpentry And Joinery For Amateurs, 1879. A hard to find book by Mr. Lukin. James Lukin was one of the most popular authors and proponents of what the nineteenth century’s burgeoning middle class termed “Amateur Work”. His father, a surgeon, was a man whose avocational passion was lathe work. It was no surprise then that Lukin also acquired a life long love of tools and in particular, of woodworking and turning. A confessed Amateur, Lukin authored numerous books and journal articles on subjects mechanical, woodworking, electrical and steam. His writings were anticipated and sought after by people of all ages and for many decades throughout the nineteenth century. Autob...

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