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This clear, concise guide contains the essential information needed to a build sturdy, seaworthy craft with only two hands and the most basic tools. Starting with an introduction to materials, Blandford -- a onetime Associate of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects -- covers construction, hulls, internal work, sailing gear, and more.
Instructions for building five different canoes with information on accessories and canoeing techniques.
Originally published: Blue Ridge Summit, Pa.: Tab Books, 1980.
Provides tips for all aspects of woodworking, covering such topics as preparation and layout, hand tools, joints, workshop techniques, cramping, routing, lathework, finishing, and sharpening.
As collector's items, old tools and implements, especially those connected with country crafts and occupations, are much sought after. As crowd-pullers, displays of agricultural machinery, particularly traction engine rallies and related examples of early motive power such a heavy-horse ploughing matches, are enjoying increasingly large audiences.
Woodworking is Timeless Things change, to be sure, and woodworking is no exception. New tools come on the market, older tools are upgraded and a number of new, finely made hand tools are now available. Regardless of the subtle changes, the basic principles used by woodworkers have remained constant. The novice woodworker can produce satisfactory work following these unchanging woodworking traditions and using just some basic tools. Once these lessons are learned, all woodworking tasks are only a short step away. Power tools can take much of the drudgery out of woodworking, hand tools bring you closer to your work to teach you the characteristics of wood and how to make the most of the material. This book offers all the knowledge needed to get started in woodworking. All of the joints, jigs, methods, techniques and processes that have stood the test of time are included (along with a number of basic projects to practice the techniques). Woodworking offers enough variety to satisfy the widest range of tastes and inclinations. Let this book be your guide for whatever direction you want your work to take.
KayakCraft is the culmination of years of teaching, boatbuilding, and writing experience. Book jacket.