Ellis begins by discussing the tools and materials required for joinery, including saws, chisels, planes, and various types of wood.

We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. s Work By Hand And Machine (1908) is a comprehensive guide to the art of joinery, written by George Ellis. Explora la mayor tienda de eBooks del mundo y empieza a leer hoy mismo en la Web, en tu tablet, en tu teléfono o en tu dispositivo electrónico de lectura.

The second edition, second impression of this uncommon study of carpentry from George Ellis of the British Institute of Certified Carpenters. George Ellis was a lecturer of carpentry and joinery at the London County Council School of Building. It has absolutely no value to any joiner in my opinion, as 1) it doesn't contain any illustrations 2) the typos are in abundance, it's like reading garbled nonsense. Each project is accompanied by clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, making it easy for readers to follow along and create their own pieces.

Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. In addition to the practical aspects of joinery, Ellis also provides a historical overview of the craft, tracing its evolution from medieval times to the modern era. No other book offers such a comprehensive and detailed account of how the craft of joinery should be done. He also discusses the role of the joiner in society and the importance of craftsmanship in an increasingly industrialized world. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Great text, great drawings and great explanations to basic construction techniques, some you may never use but they are the building blocks to start with. Blue covers with black lettering on the front is darkened and is worn at the edges and corners and is detached, spine cover is missing.

For anyone who likes woodwork or who works in joinery or for anyone who works on old buildings this is an essential reference work and contains illustrations that will be found nowhere else. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. The book covers both traditional hand techniques and modern machine methods, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced woodworkers. A very smart copy of the second edition of this extensive and practical early twentieth century guide to carpentry, illustrated throughout and with a wealth of folding plates.The book was first published in 1903 so dont expect any fast fix methords, instaed the book is full of knolage of how proper joinery should be done to the highist standard posible using advanced skill and traditional methords. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, DEEP BROWN, BLACK WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. Originally written in 1902, by George Ellis, this reprint of the 3rd edition is a very detailed and comprehensive overview of very best practices from the time. Working as I frequently do I have been able to identify details that are very rare from having read this book.