The Mechanic's Companion by Peter Nicholson 1850 ISBN: 9780983150008
The Mechanic's Companion by Peter Nicholson 1850 • Special Offer! Free PDF Download! 50mb file. • ISBN: 9780983150008 U.S. • BUY DIRECT from Toolemera Press U.S. • Bookshop.org U.K. • Bookshop.org Amazon Publishing Affiliate Link 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. Before digging into the period book review of The Mechanic's Companion, a few thoughts of my current thoughts on Mr. Nicholson's Opus. There is a modern misinterpretation of The Mechanic's Companion (as has been the same for Jo...