01930cam a22003013u 4500 43574 UtSlPG 20260610134011.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TT Foster, Edwin W. Carpentry and Woodwork Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-08-27 E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org) "Carpentry and Woodwork" by Edwin W. Foster is an instructional guide focused on practical woodworking skills written in the early 20th century. It aims to spark the creativity of young boys, encouraging them to explore woodworking through various projects and techniques while also emphasizing the importance of following proper guidance in their learning process. The opening of the book introduces two boys, Ralph and Harry, as they engage in a creative woodworking session, where Ralph teaches Harry the basics of whittling and handling tools effectively. He illustrates the value of planning and technique over mere enthusiasm. Their discussion leads to hands-on lessons about using knives, selecting wood, and the importance of precision — setting the stage for a series of projects that will build Harry's skills and confidence in woodworking throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Carpentry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43574 84413 84413