| 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 OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats 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" (1.29 lbs) 350 pages |
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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. |