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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... are soaked in water for several hours to make them pliable , so they can be fitted around the shelves . In a socket at the bottom , the middle shaft slips , the upper end working in a socket in the end 38 HANDY FARM DEVICES.
... are soaked in water for several hours to make them pliable , so they can be fitted around the shelves . In a socket at the bottom , the middle shaft slips , the upper end working in a socket in the end 38 HANDY FARM DEVICES.
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And How to Make Them Rolfe Cobleigh. the upper end working in a socket in the end of a stout piece of wood nailed to the beam overhead . The sockets may be purchased at the hardware store . The glass cans are arranged on the shelves ...
And How to Make Them Rolfe Cobleigh. the upper end working in a socket in the end of a stout piece of wood nailed to the beam overhead . The sockets may be purchased at the hardware store . The glass cans are arranged on the shelves ...
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... upper edge , which will slide on a small brass rod . Dost thou love life ? Then do not squander time , for that is the stuff life is made of . — Benjamin Franklin . Earth is here so kind , that just tickle her with a hoe and she laughs ...
... upper edge , which will slide on a small brass rod . Dost thou love life ? Then do not squander time , for that is the stuff life is made of . — Benjamin Franklin . Earth is here so kind , that just tickle her with a hoe and she laughs ...
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... upper panels can be removed , and their place filled with two lights of glass . If the door is of modern make it will be found that the wooden panel is held in place by a narrow molding all about it , both inside and out . Remove the ...
... upper panels can be removed , and their place filled with two lights of glass . If the door is of modern make it will be found that the wooden panel is held in place by a narrow molding all about it , both inside and out . Remove the ...
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... upper edge of the cloth over the edge of the hoop and fasten it tight . When the curd is packed firmly , put a piece of cloth on the upper end and fold it over tight . Make the pressure slight at first , but after an hour rearrange the ...
... upper edge of the cloth over the edge of the hoop and fasten it tight . When the curd is packed firmly , put a piece of cloth on the upper end and fold it over tight . Make the pressure slight at first , but after an hour rearrange the ...
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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 |
Palavras e frases frequentes
18 inches angle attached barn barrel bee space block bolt bottom brace building cellar cement cleats cold frames concrete convenient coop corn corner cost cover crete crosscut saw curd device door drawing easily edge farm farmer fastened feed FEED BASKET feet long floor frame gate glass ground handle handy heat heavy hinges hole HOME CHEESEMAKING HOMEMADE hooks hoops icehouse inches deep inches long inches wide inside iron keep kernels ladder lath length lever linseed oil milk mold nail pieces pipe plank pole portland cement rack rennet roof rope sand sash scantling screw securely seed SHAVING HORSE shown in Figure side slip knot solder space square stalls steel steel square stick stone stool strips trellis upright wagon wall washstand weight wheel width wire wood