s Work By Hand And Machine (1908) is a comprehensive guide to the art of joinery, written by George Ellis. Original edition was published in and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2009 with the help of original edition. Boards are shelf worn with marks and creases on the top and bottom of the spine, scarring and knocks on the corners.

Its clear, concise instructions and wealth of information make it a must-have for any woodworking library. 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.Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. George Ellis was a lecturer of carpentry and joinery at the London County Council School of Building. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. With over 1,100 illustrations, this volume features numerous vignette illustrations, alongside eleven photographic plates, and twenty-two folding plates.

He then goes on to explain the basic principles of joinery, such as mortise and tenon joints, dovetail joints, and tongue and groove joints. 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. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. 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. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist.