Farm Appliances: And How to Make Them [Paperback]

George A. Martin (Author), Denis Boyles (Foreword)

Book Description

Classic instruction sure to appeal to anyone interested in Americana or inclined toward self-sufficiency.

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These facsimiles of the original 1900 editions present detailed instructions for building out of wood just about anything that would be useful on a farm. Though dated, the plans and materials are simple, and many of the items could still be of great use to homeowners. These volumes are also great pieces of Americana.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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A charming, practical book of classic instruction that will surely appeal to anyone interested in Americana or inclined toward self-sufficiency. Line drawings throughout.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558218882
• ISBN-13: 978-1558218888
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,614,255 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Things you won't find anyplace else, May 29, 2000

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This review is from: Farm Appliances: And How to Make Them (Paperback)

This book is full of things you won't find anyplace else, maybe because most of them haven't been around for a hundred years or so. The book is like wandering through a living museum. We bought a country place a year ago and this book (and Farm Devices, Harris on the Pig, Farm Conveniences and fences, Gates and Bridges, all of which we also own) are exactly the right thing if you want to add an authentic touch to a porch or a barn. My friends love reading through them. I enjoy them immensely. The "introductions" are wonderful, too. There are three by Dennis Boyles and they are the best - hysterically funny!

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2.0 out of 5 stars Old farm appliances, September 6, 2008

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I got it in the hope of getting ideas and perhaps plans for things to make and use, but it really didn't fulfil this and while it has some interesting references, I haven't reread it since getting it. My fault perhaps.