HANDYBOOKS FOR HANDICRAFTS.
Reading edition
BY PAUL N. HASLUCK.
Editor of “Work” (New Series), Author of “Lathe Work,” “Milling Machines,” &c. Crown 8vo, 144 pp., price 1s. each.
These Handybooks have been written to supply information for Workmen, Students, and Amateurs in the several Handicrafts, on the actual Practice of the Workshop, and are intended to convey in plain language Technical Knowledge of the several Crafts. In describing the processes employed, and the manipulation of material, workshop terms are used; workshop practice is fully explained; and the text is freely illustrated with drawings of modern tools, appliances, and processes.
THE METAL TURNER’S HANDYBOOK.
A Practical Manual for Workers at the Foot-Lathe. With over 100 Illustrations
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“The book will be of service alike to the amateur and the artisan turner. It displays thorough knowledge of the subject.”—Scotsman.
THE WOOD TURNER’S HANDYBOOK.
A Practical Manual for Workers at the Lathe. With over 100 Illustrations
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“We recommend the book to young turners and amateurs. A multitude of workmen have hitherto sought in vain for a manual of this special industry.”—Mechanical World.
THE WATCH JOBBER’S HANDYBOOK.
A Practical Manual on Cleaning, Repairing, and Adjusting. With upwards of 100 Illustrations
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“We strongly advise all young persons connected with the watch trade to acquire and study this inexpensive work.”—Clerkenwell Chronicle.
THE PATTERN MAKER’S HANDYBOOK.
A Practical Manual on the Construction of Patterns for Founders. With upwards of 100 Illustrations
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“A most valuable, if not indispensable manual for the pattern maker.”—Knowledge.
THE MECHANIC’S WORKSHOP HANDYBOOK.
A Practical Manual on Mechanical Manipulation, embracing Information on various Handicraft Processes. With Useful Notes and Miscellaneous Memoranda. Comprising about 200 Subjects
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“A very clever and useful book, which should be found in every workshop; and it should certainly find a place in all technical schools.”—Saturday Review.
THE MODEL ENGINEER’S HANDYBOOK.
A Practical Manual on the Construction of Model Steam Engines. With upwards of 100 Illustrations
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“Mr. Hasluck has produced a very good little book.”—Builder.
THE CLOCK JOBBER’S HANDYBOOK.
A Practical Manual on Cleaning, Repairing, and Adjusting. With upwards of 100 Illustrations
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“It is of inestimable service to those commencing the trade.”—Coventry Standard.
THE CABINET MAKER’S HANDYBOOK.
A Practical Manual on the Tools, Materials, Appliances, and Processes employed in Cabinet Work. With upwards of 100 Illustrations
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“Mr. Hasluck’s thorough-going little Handybook is amongst the most practical guides we have seen for beginners in cabinet-work.”—Saturday Review.
THE WOODWORKER’S HANDYBOOK OF MANUAL INSTRUCTION.
Embracing Information on the Tools, Materials, Appliances and Processes Employed in Woodworking. With 104 Illustrations
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Opinions of the Press.
“Written by a man who knows, not only how work ought to be done, but how to do it, and how to convey his knowledge to others.”—Engineering.
“Mr. Hasluck writes admirably, and gives complete instructions.”—Engineer.
“Mr. Hasluck combines the experience of a practical teacher with the manipulative skill and scientific knowledge of processes of the trained mechanician, and the manuals are marvels of what can be produced at a popular price.”—Schoolmaster.
“Helpful to workmen of all ages and degrees of experience.”—Daily Chronicle.
“Practical, sensible, and remarkably cheap.”—Journal of Education.
“Concise, clear, and practical.”—Saturday Review.