Practical Pattern Making

"Practical Pattern Making" is a comprehensive guide to decorative woodwork, first published in 1905. Written in simple, concise language and full of helpful diagrams, this timeless volume will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in creating designs and patterns using wood. Also included are chapters on tools and equipment, safety, common problems, joinery, and much more. Contents include: "Foundry Patterns and Foundry Practice", "Jointing-up Patterns", "Finishing Patterns", "Circular Patterns", "Making Core-boxes", "Coring Holes in Castings", "Patterns and Moulds for Iron Columns", "Steam-engine Cylinder Patterns and Core-boxes", "Worm Wheel Pattern", "Lathe-bed Patterns", "Headstock and Poppet Patterns", "Slide-rest Patterns", etc.