This antiquarian book contains a detailed guide to the methods and
equipment of home improvement, with information on replacing and fitting
components of equipment, common problems and mistakes, metalworking
materials, and much more. Written in clear, simple language and
profusely illustrated with useful diagrams, this text is ideal for those
with little previous experience, and makes for a great addition to
collections of DIY literature. The chapters of this book include:
'Metalworking Saws' - 'Inserting a Hacksaw Blade', 'Selecting the
Correct Hacksaw Blade', 'Correct Method of Using a Hacksaw', 'Preventing
Breakage of Blades', 'Metalworking Hammers: How to Use a Metalworking
Hammer', 'Fastening Rivets', 'Replacing Hammer Handles', and more. We
are proud to republish this vintage text, now complete with a new and
specially commissioned introduction on metalwork.