![]() |
$12.95 $7.77 |
Manual Training Toys for the Boys 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.
![]() |
$9.95 $5.97 |
Seats four adults. Canopy for shade. Small table with cut-outs for drinks. 8 feet long by 6.5 feet wide by 8 feet tall.
![]() |
$19.95 $11.97 |
Freedman presents a wide variety of box styles and step by step instructions for collection of 15 boxes. This is for the beginner and intermediate woodworker. Boxes have become a very popular project for the shop because generally they do not take much material, advanced tools, and they make terrific gifts. In addition they can be very simple or very complex in construction. The author sells his boxes through galleries and craft shows.
![]() |
$17.95 $10.77 |
Includes plans, materials lists, tools lists and instructions for 40 projects. Some of these are a bit unusual. For example the Folk Art Fantasy Bench out of concrete, the chair out of rebar, recycled granite curb bench, and a Low Country Joggle Bench. Plus many others.
![]() |
$8.95 $5.37 |
Wire mesh allows air to circulate. Two pull-out bins and a shelf. Pine. 40"H x 19"W x 12"D. Hardware not included.
![]() |
$10.95 $6.57 |
Includes supplies needed list and cutting diagram.