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Originally published in 1941 this is a fascinating look at how to build a variety of workshop tools. The book was published during and after World War II and the idea was to show craftsmen how to cope with shortages of metal and other materials and still build useable machinery. Included are plans for table saws, thickness planer, cordwood saw, hydraulic press, drill presses, jigsaws, and many other handy tools. ([From publisher][1])
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23 classic wooden boat designs from the editors of Popular Mechanics include layouts and instructions for sailboats, canoes, fishing boats and power boats. You'll find ingenious solutions to many boating problems as well, with advice on temporary sail rigs, sail repair, transporting small boats to the water, and outboard engine maintenance.