Originally published in the 1890s, this manual of Leather Work gives explicit instructions and a large number of designs, all of which have been drawn expressly...

"The working of metal in sheet form is light, interesting and instructive. The making of kitchen utensils, such as pans, sugar scoops, funnels, dustpans, canteens, bread...

Originally published in the 1910s, this book is written in answer to numerous requests for information regarding courses in sheet metal, suitable for grade and high...

Originally published in 1904, this handbook on the Art of the Blacksmith contains, in a form convenient for everyday use, a comprehensive digest of the knowledge...

Originally published in the 1900s, Home Arts and Crafts shows how to teach yourself modelling in clay, modelling in gesso, wood carving, fret sawing, poker work,...

Art metalwork is unsurpassed as a medium for teaching the arts of design and for developing the spirit of craftsmanship, and it makes a special appeal...

Generally the present day tannery is a factory provided with expensive machines, operated by skilled help under direction of someone with considerable knowledge of chemistry. Still...

Originally published in 1911 by the Popular Mechanics, this book contains 16 complete projects, with illustrations of period style lamps, drawings with precise measurements, and detailed...

Originally published in the 1940s by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, this booklet is a guide to making your first dress at home by utilizing a...

The first step toward making a well-fitting dress is a pattern that fits properly. If you are careful to choose a style and the size best...

It is never advisable for an inexperienced person to try to tan valuable fur skins or large hides to be made into coats, robes, or rugs....

Originally published in 1940 by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, this DIY booklet describes simple ways of doing little things, with the aid of a few...

Originally published in 1894, this book serves as a concise dictionary of marks on pottery and porcelain. It is divided into four parts: in the first,...

Originally published in 1920, this book provides a representative list of better known marks by which china can be identified, for the convenience of the seasoned...

pottery and porcelain marks of more than 25 nations. The author has limited the information on the various manufactories to that which is pertinent to the...

Originally published in 1920, this classic manual covers all aspects of using slide rules of all sorts. Contents Covered: Preface Introductory ...

Originally published in the 1910s, this classic book furnishes in a plain manner just such detailed information as is needed to enable the farmer, feeder, or...

Household Carpentry provides something practical on the subject of carpentry for home use. It will aid those with limited training in carpentry in the selection and...

Originally published in 1930s, Metalwork Essentials is a classic textbook for anyone who wants to learn the fundamental metalworking processes. It is the aim of the...

Originally published in 1920s, this classic textbook is designed to teach blacksmithing to agricultural college students and to farmers, featuring 37 practical farm blacksmithing projects all...

Originally published in 1880s, The Art of Distillation and Rectification: The Complete Practical Distiller (8th Edition) is the most comprehensive, practical technical manual on how to...

Originally published 1910s, this handbook shows you how to make a variety of practical beehives and beekeepers appliances with detailed instructions and 155 illustrations throughout. Contents...

Originally published in 1920s, this is an elementary forging textbook suitable for blacksmithing students in technical schools. While a comprehensive knowledge of forging practice can be gained...

Originally published in 1920s, this book gives practical help to the practical man. By practical is not meant merely the student of woodcarving, but rather the...