Farm Woodwork is a comprehensive guide to woodworking on a farm, written by Louis Michael Roehl and originally published in 1919. The book covers a wide range of topics related to woodworking, including tools, materials, and techniques. It is aimed at farmers who want to learn how to build and repair structures on their farms, such as barns, fences, and gates.The book begins with an introduction to woodworking tools, including hand tools like saws, planes, and chisels, as well as power tools like drills and saws. Roehl then goes on to discuss different types of wood and how to select the right wood for a particular project. He also covers the basics of joinery, including mortise and tenon joints, dovetail joints, and lap joints.The bulk of the book is devoted to specific projects, such as building a corn crib, a poultry house, a wagon box, and a feed trough. Each project is accompanied by detailed instructions and diagrams, as well as a list of materials and tools required. Roehl also provides tips and tricks for working with different types of wood and dealing with common challenges that may arise during the construction process.Overall, Farm Woodwork is a valuable resource for anyone interested in woodworking, particularly those who live on or work on a farm. It provides practical advice and guidance for building and repairing structures that are essential to farm life, and is written in a clear and accessible style that is easy to understand.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
