Ancient Carpenters' Tools: Illustrated and Explained, Together with the Implements of the Lumberman, Joiner and Cabinet-Maker in Use in the Eight Contributor(s): Mercer, Henry Chapman (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486409589 ISBN-13: 9780486409580 Publisher: Dover Publications
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: June 2012 Annotation: Classic reference describes in detail hundreds of implements in use in the American colonies in the 18th century. Over 250 illustrations depict tools identical in construction to ancient devices once used by the Greeks, Egyptians and Chinese, among them axes, saws, clamps, chisels, mallets, and much more. An invaluable sourcebook. |
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BISAC Categories: - House & Home | Hand Tools - Technology & Engineering | Construction - Carpentry - Antiques & Collectibles | Americana |
Dewey: 694.028 |
LCCN: 99086242 |
Physical Information: 0.67" H x 6.1" W x 9.27" L (1.29 lbs) 350 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index |
Review Citations: Scitech Book News 03/01/2001 pg. 142 |
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Publisher Description: Classic reference describes in detail hundreds of implements in use in the American colonies in the 18th century. Over 250 illustrations depict tools identical in construction to ancient devices once used by the Greeks, Egyptians, and Chinese, among them axes, saws, clamps, chisels, mallets, and much more. An invaluable sourcebook. |
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