02098cam a22003133u 4500 20846 UtSlPG 20260610133459.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10022277 UtSlPG en iso639-1 TT Noyes, William, 1862-1928 Handwork in Wood Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-03-17 E-text prepared by Lesley Halamek, Jason Isbell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) "Handwork in Wood" by William Noyes is a practical guide on woodworking techniques written in the early 20th century. The book primarily targets teachers of woodwork but also aims to engage both professional and amateur woodworkers with its content. It covers various topics related to lumbering, tools, joinery, and finishing wood, presenting a comprehensive approach to woodworking skills and knowledge. The opening of the book sets the stage by acknowledging various contributors who assisted in its preparation, along with a dedication to the author's students. It provides a foreword that clarifies the book's intent, emphasizing its instructional nature for teachers and enthusiasts alike. Following this, the content begins with the first chapter on logging, detailing the methods used in American logging operations, and laying the groundwork for the entire woodworking process that follows. This chapter explores the practices of land surveying, tree felling, and preparing logs for transport, thereby introducing readers to the foundational aspects of working with wood. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Woodwork https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20846 62081 62081