Handwork in Wood
Handwork in Wood, published in 1910 by William Noyes of Teachers College, Columbia University, is a textbook for teachers and students of manual training. It begins where the material begins, in the forest: logging, sawmilling, seasoning and the measurement of lumber. It then describes the hand tools of the woodworker by their function, cutting, boring, chopping, scraping, pounding, holding, measuring and sharpening, and goes on to nails, screws, glue and hinges, the equipment and care of a school shop, the common joints from butt to dovetail to mortise-and-tenon, the types of wooden structures, the principles of joinery and the finishing of wood with stains, fillers and polishes. Each chapter ends with a bibliography. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Handwork in Wood
Handwork in Wood by William Noyes can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Yes. Handwork in Wood opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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The first chapter of Handwork in Wood is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Handwork in Wood in the public domain?
Yes. Handwork in Wood by William Noyes is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Handwork in Wood?
About 4 h 29 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Handwork in Wood?
Handwork in Wood by William Noyes is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
