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Fred T Hodgson
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high…
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Fred T. Hodgson
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public…
Reproduction of the original: The Children’s Library of Work and Play. Mechanics, Indoors and Out by Fred. T. Hodgson
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With Essays On History Of Furniture, Taste In Design, Color And Materials, With Full Explanation Of The Canons Of Good Taste In Furniture.
Also, The Manifold Uses Of The Steel Square. Part One, Stair-Building; Part Two, The Steel Square.
This practical guide to construction estimating is an essential resource for builders, contractors, and anyone involved in the building trades. With detailed instructions and clear examples, it covers everything from…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public…
The Steel Square: Its Application to Everyday Use V2 is a comprehensive guidebook written by Fred T. Hodgson that focuses on the practical applications of the steel square in everyday…
A PRACTICAL manual, being a new and complete guide, giving a large number of ready methods for laying out and performing works in carpentry, joinery, and general woodwork. It is…
Reproduction of the original: ABC of the Steel Square and It Uses, Division A. by Fred. T. Hodgson
Being A Practical Manual Land Guide To All Kinds Of Wood Carving, Including Chip Carving, Flat Carving, Incised Work And Figure Carving, Together With An Essay On The Principles Of…
This vintage book contains a complete guide to upholstery, with information on leather, silk, plush, reps, cottons, velvets, carpetings, stuffing, embossing, welting, and covering all kinds of household furniture. Including…
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.
Originally published in 1916, this book covers all the methods of mixing, proportioning, and application of plaster, mortar, stucco, lime, mastic and cement in as simple and plain a manner…
Techniques, tools, and designs used in wood carving are described and illustrated in this edition originally published in 1905 - a practical manual and guide to all kinds of wood…
Originally published in 1915, this book goes into great technical detail on the qualities of different types of wood, tools, filling, staining, varnishing, polishing, gilding, enameling, and finishing all kinds…
Originally published in 1903, with extensive commentary, instructions, and diagrams for stairs and handrails, including straight, circular, elliptical staricases. Fred T. Hodgson was an architect, editor of the National Builder…
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
The Library of Work and Play: Mechanics, Indoors and Out, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost…
This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the…
This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in…
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
Frederick Thomas Hodgson
This practical guide provides readers with an introduction to the steel square, an essential tool of carpenters and other craftsmen. Hodgson's clear and concise instructions make this a must-have reference…
Fred T Hodgson,Morris Williams
This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve…
Fred T 1836-1919 Hodgson
Learn about the many ways to use steel squares in building construction with this practical guide. Illustrated with clear diagrams and photos, this book is a must-have for carpenters, builders…
