Handy Farm Devices, 2nd: And How to Make ThemRowman & Littlefield, 17/07/2008 - 288 páginas Those who want to reduce their carbon footprint might do well to consult this century-old guide to low-tech property maintenance. Step-by-step instructions include how to build a lightweight ladder, a small truss bridge, a stump puller, gates that don’t sag and can lift over snowdrifts, a wood splitter, and bicycle-powered machines. For anyone who lives a self-sufficient country life—or for those who wish to—this classic guide from the annals of American history remains current and very practical. |
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... run . A few drops of kerosene will cut the gum if it runs hard and then some oil or axle grease will make it go easy . It is hard to stand on one foot and work the treadle with the other . The job can be made WORKSHOP AND TOOLS 9.
... run . A few drops of kerosene will cut the gum if it runs hard and then some oil or axle grease will make it go easy . It is hard to stand on one foot and work the treadle with the other . The job can be made WORKSHOP AND TOOLS 9.
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... A homemade anvil can be constructed from a 4 - foot piece of railroad rail mounted on a trestle , as shown in the sketch . This affair will stand a lot of heavy pounding , and comes in handy in many. ΙΟ HANDY FARM DEVICES.
... A homemade anvil can be constructed from a 4 - foot piece of railroad rail mounted on a trestle , as shown in the sketch . This affair will stand a lot of heavy pounding , and comes in handy in many. ΙΟ HANDY FARM DEVICES.
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... foot upon the treadle , inserts the wood to be clamped under the edge of a , and pushes backward upon the treadle . This clamps the wood and the drawing knife can be used readily and much more rapidly than with a vise . A CONVENIENT ...
... foot upon the treadle , inserts the wood to be clamped under the edge of a , and pushes backward upon the treadle . This clamps the wood and the drawing knife can be used readily and much more rapidly than with a vise . A CONVENIENT ...
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... foot square . This is 2 feet long on the blade , which is two inches wide , and it is 16 or 18 inches on the tongue or angular leg . The latter is 11⁄2 inches wide . Be- ginning at the heel or corner of the square , inches and fractions ...
... foot square . This is 2 feet long on the blade , which is two inches wide , and it is 16 or 18 inches on the tongue or angular leg . The latter is 11⁄2 inches wide . Be- ginning at the heel or corner of the square , inches and fractions ...
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... foot board measure is the equivalent of a foot square and 1 inch in thickness . The square feet of a 3 - inch plank would contain 3 feet board measure . After becoming familiar with the use of the lum- ber rule , as described above ...
... foot board measure is the equivalent of a foot square and 1 inch in thickness . The square feet of a 3 - inch plank would contain 3 feet board measure . After becoming familiar with the use of the lum- ber rule , as described above ...
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Barns and Stock | 83 |
Poultry and Bees | 116 |
Garden and Orchard | 131 |
Field and Wood | 154 |
Gates and Doors | 174 |
When We Build | 189 |
Worth Knowing | 233 |
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