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The Boy Joiner and Model MakerAll hail the industrious woodworking youngsters of the 19th century This enchanting and practical guide, originally published in 1874, offers these adept lads what its author calls, in the book's subtitle, "Practical Directions for Making Numerous Articles for Use and Ornament, Mechanical Toys, Models, &c; With Descriptions of Various Tools, and the Method of Using Them." Learn how to build a small summer house; model bridges, tables, bookshelves,
All hail the industrious woodworking youngsters of the 19th century This enchanting and practical guide, originally published in 1874, offers these adept lads what its author calls, in the book's subtitle, "Practical Directions for Making Numerous Articles for Use and Ornament, Mechanical Toys, Models, &c; With Descriptions of Various Tools, and the Method of Using Them." Learn how to build a small summer-house; model bridges, tables, bookshelves, gates, desks, dog kennels, and chests, along with specific woodworking skills like veneering and lengthening timber. The book aims to enlighten and entertain even as it strives to instill virtue and industry in its young readers. It's a very handsome volume, with nearly 200 illustrations, a pleasing typeface and a charming authorial tone. The projects are a pretty varied lot, ranging from the simple to the very ambitious. While there is some basic instruction on how to do things, the author expects some familiarity with tools. It is however a great font of ideas and a starting point for lots of projects that you might not ordinarily attempt. We found the book a lot of fun. Incidentally the cover, which is a faithful restoration of the original is one of the cooler woodworking book covers ever. As a bonus, the detailed booklist from Cassell, Petter & Galpin, the original publishers, provides a fascinating window into the era's recommended books for wholesome and hardworking families. Softcover, 227 pages.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Tools for Working Wood
Published: 11/26/2010
ISBN: 9780982863213
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d
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★★★★★ 5
Actual biltong that is not dried to the point of being jerky
If you are like me, you have ordered biltong as slabs and pre-sliced slabs from a bunch of companies promising the real deal. Too many of those companies trim the fat or dry things out so much that it might as well be American beef jerky with coriander added to the spice blend. This just arrived and we opened the bag not expecting anything different honestly. I am sitting here eating it and logging on to write a review because this is finally the real deal. I wouldn't say that it is wet, but it isn't American jerky level dry either and there is good fat on the pieces. It's pricey, and there was a dry piece or two and a bit of fat that hadn't been properly flavored, but it is the next best thing to a freshly sliced wet and fat slab. If you can afford this treat, don't waste your money on the less expensive stuff -this is what you are missing.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2022
★★★★★ 1
MADE MY FAMILY SICK
Awful. Came in package gummed up. Made my family sick. Never order this. Ive had better product.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Delicious Biltong
This biltong is so delicious! And there’s fat!
I’m now going to have a monthly biltong/droewors budget-.these products are really authentically South African
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Privacy is what I was looking for and that’s what I got !!!
Color: Black, Size: Wheel-132''
Right now, I am in a shared room and it is perfect because I can block out and have some privacy for my clients. I purchased the six panel and realized it was too much so I was able to only set up three panels and it was just enough room for my clients to walk through to my side, but also have a sense of privacy. It’s not heavy at all very lightweight but durable at the same time. Because of the wheels, I’m able to easily glide it across the floor. This is a really good product. I didn’t need my husband to help me set it up though LOL
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Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Totalmente Recomendable
Color: Black, Size: Wheel-132''
Es fácil de armar por qué las piezas vienen bien señalizadas y eso facilita armario , Es alto, el materia es resistente y el hierro es de negro opaco que hace que luzca bien, la tela resistente no pasa la luz, las ruedas giran muy bien y son angostos y es liviano de fácil de manipular, me encantó y estoy feliz de mi compra ! No me faltó ninguna pieza y ya eso es mucho también !!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2024