| Boatbuilding Techniques Illustrated: The Classic Text Contributor(s): Birmingham, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0713676213 ISBN-13: 9780713676211 Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical Press OUR PRICE: $42.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2008 Annotation: Sound woodworking skills are essential when building a boat from scratch or just completing a hull, whether it is made of steel, aluminum, GRP or any form of wooden construction. This highly illustrated book will help any aspiring boat builder decide what materials and tools to use and how to use them. Richard Birmingham's classic text covers the wide range of techniques and skills needed when constructing a boat, from interpreting the plans to hints on working different types of timbers. He answers many of those puzzling questions which need to be solved in a refreshingly clear and direct manner. this book will prove an invaluable reference to the home builder or newly trained apprentice in a fitting out yard. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Boating - Transportation | Ships & Shipbuilding - Repair & Maintenance - Sports & Recreation | Sailing |
| Dewey: 623.820 |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 6.8" W x 9.58" (1.70 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sound woodworking skills are essential when building a boat from scratch or just completing a hull, whether it is made of steel, aluminium, GRP or any form of wooden construction. This highly illustrated book provides help any aspiring boatbuilder decide what materials and tools to use and how to use them. Richard Birmingham's classic text covers the wide range of techniques and skills needed when constructing a boat, from interpreting the plans to hints on working different timbers. He answers many of those puzzling questions which need to be solved in a refreshingly clear and direct manner. This book will prove an invaluable reference to the home builder or newly trained apprentice in a fitting out yard. 'An authoritative work... really excellent... an essential reference and quite the best on the subject.' Yachts & Yachting 'A must for any would-be boatbuilder... a splendid book.' Classic Boat |