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This is the sequel to the author's hugely popular "Puzzles in Wood". In this collection some 46 puzzles are just waiting to be made and solved. They range from the simple to quite challenging pieces for those craftsmen who like to take pride in having their work fit snugly and accurately. The three dimension jigsaw puzzle makes a great variation on the conventional jigsaw. Try squaring triangles or making a triple dovetail puzzle, or an eighteen piece double-cross. Happy puzzling.
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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.
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Troy Thorne - woodworker, artist and derby-winning dad - shares his expert tips, techniques and amazing patterns so parents and scouts of any skill can build a jaw-dropping, prize-winning car that's quick out of the gate. Officially licensed by the Boy Scouts of America, this valuable guide provides 34 amazing patterns and designs along with step-by-step instructions for building a High-Wing Racer, a Stock Car and a Vintage Racecar
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Subtitled: "Design and Build the Ultimate Car". This book takes you from the first step in building the car all the way to making derby-winning modifications. Includes information about polishing the axles, aligning the wheels, extending the base, and finally competition techniques that will help you win a trophy. Fully illustrated; easy-to-follow instructions.
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Complete plans are provided for a variety of interesting recreational projects for both boys and girls. The projects all date from the late 1920s when manual arts classes were in their prime and hundreds, if not thousands, of students would enter pushmobile and scooter contests. These nostalgic projects will appeal to baby boomers, grandparents, and hobbyist woodworkers.