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• HAND MADE, HAND PLAYED

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• Manual Training Toys for the Boy's Workshop

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  Manual Training Toys for the Boy’s Workshop was originally published in 1912. After a short introductory section on basic woodworking and shop tools, the book offers 42 shop projects. Each project comes with a cutting list and dimensioned drawing, and all date from the early part of the 20th century (many, no doubt, are from the 19th century). Many of these projects are toys that require some skill in woodwork but they are not too difficult for boys and their dads to do together. When the book was first published it was dedicated to “the boy who likes to tinker ‘round,” so it was really written with the thought that the boys could make these projects without adult supervision. Many of the projects would now be considered nostalgic reminders of a time when things were much simpler and boys were trained to use tools and make things that would be at times useful, and always entertaining. This was a time long before text messaging and video games. Projects include a Fourth of July or New Years eve rattle, a cannon that shoots marbles, a kite string reel, a pop-gun and whistle, a bow and arrow, a sword, a magic box, and 35 other fun things for boys to build.

• ROLL TOP DESK

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• THE ARCHITECTURE OF COUNTRY HOUSES

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  This is a basic book for Hudson River Gothic architecture of the middle Victorian period. It contains detailed house plans, illustrations of specific buildings, and full text on style, decoration, furnishing, and housing. This is one of the most influential American architecture books. Originally published in 1850. 321 figures, 33 architectural designs.

• MAKING TOYS THAT TEACH

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  The difference between a good toy and a great one is the ability to entertain and instruct a child at the same time. Neufeld is a woodworker with a graduate degree in Curriculum/Instructional Materials. Here he combines his skills to show which toys are most effective for early childhood education and he supplys the step by step instructions and plans to make them. Nine projects are included.

• AMERICAN PIE SAFE

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  Size 55" high by 40" wide and 16" deep. Bill of materials and cutting list. Many pieces shown full size. Pie safe has three shelves inside and two drawers on top with half blind dovetails. Includes directions for punching the tin panels.