Building Construction by Prof Henry Adams M.I.C.E 1905
This is my most treasured book, My Grandad gave me this at 16 when I got my apprenticeship, the illustrations are fantastic
The detail in this book is beautiful and nothings left out.
Look at the work that went into trussed partition on though's days, a shame to cover it up with lath and plaster.
Building Construction by Prof Henry Adams M.I.C.E 1905
This page shows a double box sash and panels
Building Construction by Prof Henry Adams M.I.C.E 1905
Hammer Beam Truss
Building Construction by Prof Henry Adams M.I.C.E 1905.
Detailed plan of Temple in Antis
My first school woodwork book, Woodwork by EJ Wynter
For a school texts book it was very detailed
I found this a fascinating read
This page came in handy on one of the trophy shields I did in 1999
One of the many veneering books I bought which explained techniques very clearly
Very clear diagrams
I loved "The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships" it's so detailed with drawing of pretty much every bit of the ship. I was going to make a model of the Victory but after reading this book realised I just didn't have enough time. may be one day
One of the wonderful pull-outs in the book
Mouse got hungry, this was my granddads books that I inherited when I was 18
Again very clear illustrations
The Gentleman & Cabinet Makers Director by Thomas Chippendale
The Repair and Restoration of Furniture by John Rodd
This book was published in 1954 and has come in very handy on various restoration work
1913 book about Chippendale and his furniture school
Chippendale and his school 1913
Chippendale and his school
What wood is that.
Book showing actual veneers of the wood