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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... needed were the right books and a pair of low - back overalls . How hard could country life be ? Pretty hard , as it turned out . The hands - on experi- ence of our generation's back - to - the - land authors could most charitably be ...
... needed were the right books and a pair of low - back overalls . How hard could country life be ? Pretty hard , as it turned out . The hands - on experi- ence of our generation's back - to - the - land authors could most charitably be ...
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... needed from what they had . It is recent enough to be technologically pertinent and old enough to be free from the baleful influences of advertising and its arti- ficial demands . It is both helpful instruction and nos- talgic Americana ...
... needed from what they had . It is recent enough to be technologically pertinent and old enough to be free from the baleful influences of advertising and its arti- ficial demands . It is both helpful instruction and nos- talgic Americana ...
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... needed occasionally , including hinges , hasps and staples and some sand - paper . Have a good plumb line , chalk and pencils . Keep in a handy place a jar of a good liquid glue , and some cement . See to it that the shop contains a ...
... needed occasionally , including hinges , hasps and staples and some sand - paper . Have a good plumb line , chalk and pencils . Keep in a handy place a jar of a good liquid glue , and some cement . See to it that the shop contains a ...
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37 | |
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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