Modern Practical Joinery

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A very smart copy of the second edition of this extensive and practical early twentieth century guide to carpentry, illustrated throughout and with a wealth of folding plates.

Original edition was published in and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2009 with the help of original edition. I have had this book for over 15 years from when i first started wooking with wood to now owning my own joinery firm manufacturing advanced and specialist joinery, and i still use the book for referance on some advanced jobs. And don't even think that the contents page will help: it's buried in there somewhere, but it won't correspond to any page. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The original book has been scanned and "optical character recognition software" has transcribed the old typeset into what we have here. Explora la mayor tienda de eBooks del mundo y empieza a leer hoy mismo en la Web, en tu tablet, en tu teléfono o en tu dispositivo electrónico de lectura. With an extensive glossary and index of terms to the rear, this is an impressive guide to the practicalities of carpentry, with sections dedicated to use of timber, use of the steel square, roof construction, excavation, and scaffolding. Each project is accompanied by clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, making it easy for readers to follow along and create their own pieces.

The second edition, second impression of this uncommon study of carpentry from George Ellis of the British Institute of Certified Carpenters. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. The book covers both traditional hand techniques and modern machine methods, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced woodworkers. This book covers a range of aspects of joinery including stair building, handrailing, doors and paneling, windows and shutters. George Ellis was a lecturer of carpentry and joinery at the London County Council School of Building.If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set.