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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... keep them in repair . There are many handy devices , not made in any factory and not sold in any store , that every intel- ligent man can make himself , which save money and labor and time . Inventive men are constantly contriving ...
... keep them in repair . There are many handy devices , not made in any factory and not sold in any store , that every intel- ligent man can make himself , which save money and labor and time . Inventive men are constantly contriving ...
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... keep in good condition a few essential carpenter tools . First of all he should have a long , strong , smooth - top bench and , either on racks above the bench or in a tool chest , he should keep in order , and where he can easily find ...
... keep in good condition a few essential carpenter tools . First of all he should have a long , strong , smooth - top bench and , either on racks above the bench or in a tool chest , he should keep in order , and where he can easily find ...
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... Keep on hand in the shop a variety of nails , brads and tacks , screws , rivets , bolts , washers and nuts , and such small articles of builders ' hardware that are likely to be needed occasionally , including hinges , hasps and staples ...
... Keep on hand in the shop a variety of nails , brads and tacks , screws , rivets , bolts , washers and nuts , and such small articles of builders ' hardware that are likely to be needed occasionally , including hinges , hasps and staples ...
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... keeps his farm implements well housed and in repair . It is not what we earn , but what we save , that makes us rich ... keep the stone in a shed under cover , but if this is not possible , set it under a tree and put a box over it when ...
... keeps his farm implements well housed and in repair . It is not what we earn , but what we save , that makes us rich ... keep the stone in a shed under cover , but if this is not possible , set it under a tree and put a box over it when ...
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... keep it from swinging far out of place . It must be allowed to swing freely . A simple level may be improvised by filling a small flat bottle with water , so that only a bubble of air remains , and attaching it lengthwise and near the ...
... keep it from swinging far out of place . It must be allowed to swing freely . A simple level may be improvised by filling a small flat bottle with water , so that only a bubble of air remains , and attaching it lengthwise and near the ...
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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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