Craft and Hobby Books

A creative mess is better than tidy idleness. Pick up a book on a craft or a hobby and get your hands dirty.

The Boy Mechanic Vol. 1 700 Things for Boys to Do: How to construct wireless outfits, boats, camp equipment, aerial. gliders, kites, self-propelled vehicles engines, motors, electrical apparatus, cameras and hundreds of other things which delight every boy. With 800 illustrations.

The Boy Mechanic Vol. 2 1000 Things for Boys to Do: How to construct devices for winter sports, motion-picture camera, indoor games, reed furniture, electrical novelties, boats, fishing rods, camps and camp appliances, kites and gliders, pushmobiles, roller coaster, ferris wheel and hundreds of other things which delight every boy. With 995 illustrations.

Things To Make | by Archibald Williams: The making for oneself of toys and other objects of a more or less useful character has certain advantages over buying them. In the case of the more elaborate and costly articles, it may enable one to possess things which otherwise would be unobtainable. Secondly, a home-made article may give a satisfaction more lasting than is conferred by a bought one, though it may be less beautiful to look upon. Thirdly, the mere making should be a pleasure, and must be an education in itself.

Amateur Work Magazine Vol1: A Monthly Magazine Of The Useful Arts And Sciences, containing illustrated articles descriptive of electrical and mechanical apparatus, furniture and other useful articles, games, photography, astronomy, book binding, mechanical drawing, etc

Amateur Work Magazine Vol3: A Monthly Magazine Of The Useful Arts And Sciences, containing illustrated articles descriptive of electrical and mechanical apparatus, furniture and other useful articles, games, photography, pattern making, boat building, etc.

Amateur Work Magazine Vol4: A Monthly Magazine Of The Useful Arts And Sciences, containing illustrated articles descriptive of electrical and mechanical apparatus, furniture and other useful articles, games, photography, model making, boat building, etc

Amateur Work Magazine Vol5: A Monthly Magazine Of The Useful Arts And Sciences, containing illustrated articles descriptive of electrical and mechanical apparatus, furniture and other useful articles, games, photography, model making, boat building, etc

Amateur Work Magazine Vol6: A Monthly Magazine Of The Useful Arts And Sciences, containing illustrated articles descriptive of electrical and mechanical apparatus, furniture and other useful articles, games, photography, astronomy, book binding, mechanical drawing, etc

Practical Mechanics For Boys | by James Slough Zerbe: It is not the intention of the book to make every boy who reads and studies it, a machinist; nor have we any desire to present a lot of useful articles as samples of what to make. The object is to show the boy what are the requirements necessary to make him a machinist; how to hold, handle, sharpen and grind the various tools; the proper ones to use for each particular character of work; how the various machines are handled and cared for; the best materials to use; and suggest the numerous things which can be done in a shop which will pave the way for making his work pleasant as well as profitable.

Mechanical Drawing Self-Taught | by Joshua Rose: Comprising instructions in the selection and preparation of drawing instruments, elementary instruction in practical mechanical drawing; Together with examples in simple geometry and elementary mechanism, including screw threads, gear wheels, mechanical motions, engines and boilers.

Mission Furniture: How To Make It | by Henry Haven Windsor: This book is one of the series of Handbooks on industrial subjects being published by the Popular Mechanics Company. Like Popular Mechanics Magazine, and like the other books in this series, it is "written so you can understand it." The purpose of Popular Mechanics Handbooks is to supply a growing demand for high-class, up-to-date and accurate text-books, suitable for home study as well as for class use, on all mechanical subjects. The text and illustrations, in each instance, have been prepared expressly for this series by well known experts, and revised by the editor of Popular Mechanics.

How To Make Common Things For Boys | by John A. Bower: In these days all young people want "to make something." In most of our Public Schools, and in very many of our Elementary Schools, the importance of "tool-work" has been recognized, and workshops are now fitted up and put at the service of those who delight in "making things." In some of our technical departments provision is even made for doing metal-work. This little book is not intended for those who have such a complete set of tools as is provided under these circumstances, or who have a personal instructor in handicrafts, but for those who have the "desire and will" to do something by themselves without any elaborate appliances...

Things To Make In Your Home Workshop | by Arthur Wakeling: Furniture, Ship Models, Toys, House And Garden Conveniences - Woodworking Methods - Use And Care Of Tools - Wood Turning - Painting And Decorating

The Engineer's And Mechanic's Encyclopaedia Vol1 | by Luke Hebert: Comprehending Practical Illustrations Of The Machinery and Processes Employed In Every Description Of Manufacture Of The British Empire.

The Engineer's And Mechanic's Encyclopaedia Vol2 | by Luke Hebert: Comprehending Practical Illustrations Of The Machinery and Processes Employed In Every Description Of Manufacture Of The British Empire.

An Elementary Outline Of Mechanical Processes | by G. W. Danforth: Giving a brief account of the materials used in engineering construction and of the essential features in the methods of producing them, also describing shop processes and equipment for the shaping of metals into forms for engineering and general uses arranged for the instruction of midshipmen at the u. s. naval academy and for students in general

The Mechanician, A Treatise On The Construction And Manipulation Of Tools | by Cameron Knight: For the use and instruction of young engineers and scientific amateurs; comprising the arts of blacksmithing and forging; the construction and manufacture of hand tools, and the various methods of using and grinding them; the construction of machine tools and how to work them; machine fitting and erection; description of hand and machine processes: turning and screw cutting ; principles of constructing and details of making and erecting steam engines ; and the various details of setting out work incidental to the mechanical engineer's and machinist's art.

American Library Edition Of Workshop Receipts Vol1| by Ernest Spon: Workshop Receipts has been compiled with three purposes in view: to serve as a note-book to the small manufacturer; to supply the intelligent workman with information required to conduct a process, foreign perhaps to his habitual labour, but which it is necessary to practise at the time; and to impart to the scientific amateur a knowledge of many processes in the arts, trades and manufactures, which will, it is hoped, render his pursuits the more instructive and remunerative.

American Library Edition Of Workshop Receipts Vol2| by Ernest Spon: Devoted Mainly To Subjects Connected With Chemical Manufacture

American Library Edition Of Workshop Receipts Vol3| by Ernest Spon: Devoted Mainly to Electrical and Metallurgical Subjects

American Library Edition Of Workshop Receipts Vol4| by Ernest Spon: Devoted Mainly To Handicrafts And Mechanical Subjects

American Library Edition Of Workshop Receipts Vol5| by Ernest Spon: Containing Many New Articles, As Well As Additions To Articles Included In The Previous Volumes

Spons' Mechanics' Own Book: A Manual For Handicraftsmen And Amateurs | by Edward Spon: The title of this work almost suffices to indicate the character of the contents, without the aid of any prefatory explanation. The authors have no new theories to advance, nor discoveries to relate : their aim has been rather to discuss from an everyday practical view the various mechanical trades that deal with the conversion of wood, metals, and stone into useful objects.

The English And American Mechanic | by B. Frank Van Cleve: Comprising a collection of over 3000 receipts, rules and tables, designed for the use of every mechanic and manufacturer

Cassell's Cyclopaedia Of Mechanics | by Paul N. Hasluck: Cassell's Cyclopædia Of Mechanics contains in a form convenient for ready reference and everyday use receipts, processes, and memoranda selected from a rich store of choice information contributed by a staff of skilful and talented technicians, upon whose practical experience and expert knowledge the information is based. The matter contained in this volume has been carefully digested, freely illustrated, and made plain to those inexperienced.

Industrial Recipes | by John Phin: A collection of useful, reliable, practical recipes, rules, processes, methods, wrinkles and practical hints forming a reliable workshop companion for all engaged in the various industrial arts and trades.

Scientific American Reference Book. A Manual for the Office, Household and Shop | by Albert A. Hopkins, A. Russell Bond: The Editor of the Scientific American receives during the year thousands of inquiries from readers and correspondents covering a wide range of topics. The information sought for, in many cases, can not readily be found in any available reference or text-book. It has been decided, therefore, to prepare a work which shall be comprehensive in character and which shall contain a mass of information not readily procured elsewhere. The very wide range of topics covered in the Scientific American Reference Book may be inferred by examining the index and table of contents. This work has been made as nontechnical as the subjects treated of will admit, and is intended as a ready reference book for the home and the office.

Scientific American Vol II. No. 1. September 26, 1846: A weekly journal of practical information, art, science, mechanics, chemistry, and manufactures.

Scientific American Vol. XL. No. 13. March 29, 1879: A weekly journal of practical information, art, science, mechanics, chemistry, and manufactures.

Scientific American Vol. XLIII. No. 25. December 18, 1880: A weekly journal of practical information, art, science, mechanics, chemistry, and manufactures.

Scientific American Vol. XVII, No. 26. December 28, 1867: A weekly journal of practical information, art, science, mechanics, chemistry, and manufactures.

Scientific American Vol.22, No. 1. January 1, 1870: A weekly journal of practical information, art, science, mechanics, chemistry, and manufactures.

Scientific American Vol XXIV. No. 12. March 18, 1871: A weekly journal of practical information, art, science, mechanics, chemistry, and manufactures.

Scientific American Vol XXXVI. No. 8. February 24, 1877: A weekly journal of practical information, art, science, mechanics, chemistry, and manufactures.

Scientific American Supplement Volumes 275, 286, 288, 299, 303, 312, 315, 324, 344 and 358

Scientific American Supplement Volumes 360, 362, 363, 365, 384, 385, 388, 392, 401, 415 and 417

Scientific American Supplement Volumes 421, 430, 433, 441, 443, 446, 447, 455, 458, 460 and 470

Scientific American Supplement Volumes 481, 483, 484, 488, 492, 497, 508, 514, 520, 530 and 531

Scientific American Supplement Volumes 561, 586, 595, 598, 601, 611, 613, 620, 623 and 633

Scientific American Supplement Volumes 643, 647, 664, 711, 717, 787, 794, 795, 799 and 803

Scientific American Supplement Volumes 810, 819, 821, 822, 829, 832, 841, 1082, 1157 and 1178

Wrinkles And Recipes, Compiled From The Scientific American | by Park Benjamin: A collection of practical suggestions, processes, and directions for the mechanic, the engineer, the farmer, and the housekeeper. Illustrated.

A Practical Workshop Companion For Tin, Sheet Iron, And Copper Plate Workers | by Leroy J. Blinn: Containing rules for describing various kinds of patterns used by tin, sheet iron, and copper plate workers; practical geometry; mensuration of surfaces and solids; tables op the weights of metals, lead pipe, etc.; tables of areas and circumferences of circles; japans, varnishes, lackers, cements, compositions, etc., etc., etc.

Applied Science For Metal Workers | by William H. Dooley: This book and its companion volume for the wood-working trades, first cover the general principles of science common to all industry, this material Being identical in the two books. Additional material follows this, that relating specifically to the metal trades appearing in this volume, and that relating particularly to the wood-working trades appearing in "Applied Science for Wood-Workers." The books are constructed in this way to meet the needs of particular industrial, trade, continuation, or apprentice classes where the instruction is intensive.

Elementary Metal Work | by Charles Godfrey Leland: A Practical Manual For Amateurs And For Use In Schools

Practical Sheet And Plate Metal Work | by Evan A. Atkins: For the use of boilermakers, braziers, coppersmiths, ironworkers, plumbers, sheet metalworkers, tinsmiths, white-smiths, zincworkers, and others who require a knowledge of the working up of metals or development of surfaces.

Machines And Tools Employed In The Working Of Sheet Metals | by R. B. Hodgson: The scarcity of the literature on Presses and Press Tools is in itself sufficient justification for the publication of these articles, which appeared originally, at intervals, in the columns of The Practical Engineer, and are now published in book form at the request of many readers. The production of tools for the working of sheet metals is a distinctly separate branch from that of engine-fitting and general machine work. It is therefore difficult for an engineer to thoroughly grasp the work of the press-tool maker, unless he has had an opportunity of closely watching the tool work in progress and the subsequent operations performed by the tools in the production of numerous articles made from sheet metals.

The New Metal Worker Pattern Book | by George Watson Kittredge: A complete and systematic course of instruction in the modern methods of developing and cutting the patterns for sheet metal work

The Practical Metal-Worker's Assistant | by Oliver Byrne: Comprising metallurgic chemistry, the arts of working all metals and alloys, forging of iron and steel, hardening and tempering, melting and mixing, casting and founding, works in sheet metal, the processes dependent on the ductility of the metals, soldering, and the most improved processes, and tools employed by metal-workers. with the application of the art of electro-metallurgy to manufacturing processes: collected prom original sources, and from the works of holtzapffel, bergeron, leupold, plumier, napier, scoffern, clay, fairbairn, and others.

Welding And Cutting Metals By Aid Of Gases Or Electricity | by L. A. Groth: An examination of the various methods existing for the production and liquefaction of combustible gases, of their easy application and economical advantages, and of the phenomenal advance during the last three years in their adaptation to an immense variety of metallurgical and engineering operations, which have hitherto been carried out under less favourable conditions, proves that compressed gases have become an indispensable factor in almost every branch of industry.

The Tinman's Manual And Builder's And Mechanic's Handbook | by Isaac Ridler Butt: Designed For Tinmen, Japanners, Coppersmiths, Engineers, Mechanics, Builders, Millwrights, Smiths, Masons, Carpenters, Joiners, Slaters, Plasterers, Painters, Glaziers, Pavers, Plumbers, Surveyors, Gaugers, etc; with Compositions and Receipts for other useful and important purposes in the Practical Arts.

Notes On Construction In Mild Steel | by Henry Fidler: Arranged for the use of junior draughtsmen in the architectural and engineering professions with illustrations from working drawings, diagrams, and tables.

Welding Theory, Practice, Apparatus And Tests Electric, Thermit And Hot-Flame Processes | by Richard N. Hart: In spite of the numerous data on the theory, practice, apparatus, and tests of welding contained in the trade journals and metallurgical books, no previous attempt has been made to present this data in sequence under one cover. But in the last fifteen years the subject has begun to be of interest and importance. The electric, thermit, and hot-flame processes are welding all of the metals and are doing repeat and repair work that has never before been attempted. New brazing methods have also been successfully tried out and the range of good solders greatly increased.

Art Metalwork With Inexpensive Equipment: Among the leading teachers of the manual arts in the schools there is a growing interest in art metalwork. This is due in part to a recognition of the increasing importance of metal as a material of construction in the arts and industries, in part- to the fact that by adding it to woodwork, which is the more common form of handwork in the schools, experience in tool processes becomes broadened and enriched, but chiefly it is due to the fact that art metalwork adds to handwork instruction a valuable means of art expression. The opinion is now general that manual training should lead out beyond the mere mechanical and utilitarian into the realm of graceful, free expression of beauty of form and color and design. Because metal is so free from troublesome grain, because it is so ductile and easily shaped under certain conditions and so rigid under others, because it is so capable of pleasing effects of color and finish, and because of its relation to the natural sciences, it seems preeminently fitted to become one of the most popular of the materials of art expression in the schools, while at the same time serving as a medium for training in manual dexterity.

The Manual Of Receipts | by Sidney Paine Johnston: Being a collection of formulae and processes for artisans, giving the composition of various alloys, amalgams, solders, bronzes, lacquers, varnishes, cements, etc., also data for the preservation and decoration of various metallic articles. Compiled from tbi files of the american artisan and various other sources.

Electricity For Boys. The How-To-Do-It Books | by J. S. Zerbe: A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms

Arts and Crafts Essays | by Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society: THE papers that follow this need no explanation, since they are directed towards special sides of the Arts and Crafts. Mr. Crane has put forward the aims of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society as an Exhibition Society, therefore I need not enlarge upon that phase of this book. But I will write a few words on the way in which it seems to me we ought to face the present position of that revival in decorative art of which our Society is one of the tokens.

Arts & Crafts Magazine Vol1-2: A Practical Magazine For The Studio, The Workshop And The Home.

Ladies Manual Of Art OR Profit and Pastime: In presenting to the public and our artistically inclined people our " Art Manual" we should do so with some trepidation had we not the assurance, in placing before them this work, that it would instantly win its way into their favor by its merits. Most books produced by the press of the present day are novels, compilations, scientific and theological ones, meeting as they do only certain classes, and are subjects which have been constantly before the people. We present you a "new book" in every sense of the word. We propose entering with our readers into the beautiful realms of Art, than which there is no more interesting subject; our object being its promotion and dissemination.

Handicrafts For The Handicapped: In a former volume, "The Work of Our Hands," the authors have studied the advance which has been made along industrial lines in the hospitals and asylums of this country. The present volume is intended as a text book of a few crafts which have proved to be of special value to handicapped workers outside the institutions. The directions given are elaborate and detailed as far as possible so that the individual worker may be able to study out and practice a vocation for himself. The book will also be found of value to crafts workers who are dealing with handicapped labor in the various institutions; and in the private practice of physicians who realize that a patient at work is a patient half cured.

Handicrafts In The Home | by Mabel Tuke Priestman: Parts of this book have already appeared in magazines, and I take this opportunity of thanking the Editors of American Homes and Gardens, The Delineator, The Designer, Harper's Bazaar (Harper & Brothers), Home Needlework Magazine, House Beautiful, The International Studio, and New Idea Women's Magazine, for their courtesy in allowing me to republish text or photographs which they have previously published.

A Practical Treatise On Friction, Lubrication, Fats And Oils | by Emil F. Dieterichs: A practical treatise on friction, lubrication, fats and oils, including the manufacture of lubricating oils, leather oils, paint oils, solid lubricants and greases, together with numerous formulas; modes of testing oils, and the application of lubricants.

Evolution Of The Machine Shop | by James Hartness: The subject of evolution of the machine shop is treated under three headings: The first relates to the effect of this evolution on the problems of management; The second considers its effect on the interests of the individual workers, and The third points out in non-technical language some of the changes taking place in the equipment. Following this will be found the strictly mechanical and commercial descriptions of one of the links in modern equipment.

Machinery's Shop Receipts And Formulas | by The Industrial Press: 412 Shop Receipts and Formulas Selected From MACHINERY

Modern Shop Practice V1| by Howard Monroe Raymond: A General Reference Work on Machine Shop Practice And Management, Production Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Welding, Tool Making, Tool Design, Die Making And Metal Stamping.

Modern Shop Practice V2| by Howard Monroe Raymond: A General Reference Work on Foundry Work, Forging, Pattern Making, Mechanical And Machine Drawing, Etc.

The Scientific American Boy | by A. Russell Bond: The aim of this book to suggest certain diversions of this character for the boy camper which, aside from affording him plenty of physical exercise, will also develop his mental faculties, and above all stimulate that natural genius which is characteristic of every typical American boy. To this end the story contains descriptions of a large collection of articles which can be made by any boy of average intelligence, not only in the camp but at home as well.

The American Girl's Home Book of Work And Play: ...as yet, though boys are provided for, girls have no book that will be a trustworthy guide, either in work or play; and it is hoped that the present one will fill that "long unoccupied niche" which many authors have felt it their mission to redeem from emptiness, and become the trusted friend and adviser of all the girls who are uncertain what is best in either work or play. All directions have been made as plain and explicit as possible; and the writer believes that every fact and figure may be trusted as the real result of real work, and that, while the Louisiana girl may have to plan a slightly different course from her Massachusetts sister, the same results are probable for both.

The Jolly Book Of Boxcraft | by Patten Beard: Near Jollyplay in Boxland, on Boxcraft Road to Fun, There lies a children's village - a very happy one. Its buildings are all boxes - the hotel and the store, The school-house and the station, and many others more! The name of it is Boxville. Its villagers are toys, And those who build in Boxville are merry girls and boys. You, too, may go to Boxland to make a house for play -Look! Here, you'll see the guide-post! Before you lies the way. Take cardboard boxes with you - maybe, some paste or glue, A pencil, and a paint-box, - and take your scissors too. I'll tell you all about it. We'll start - the turning's here; It was a fairy told me about this village, dear!

Paper Folding And Cutting | by Katherine M. Ball: A series of foldings and cuttings especially adapted to kindergartens and public schools

Busy Hands: Construction Work For Children | by Isabelle F. Bowker: One purpose of this book is to make clearer the subjects which may be studied in connection with language or history. Children are delighted to make any article. They enter into construction work with the utmost zeal. In this volume the author has sought to direct this natural interest of the child in such a way that its studies will be more clearly understood.

Raphia And Reed Weaving | by Elizabeth Sanborn Knapp: Including also cardboard and paper construction. A practical course for primary and elementary schools

Paper and Cardboard Construction | by G. F. Buxton, F. L. Curran: An analysis of the scope of paper and cardboard construction for primary grades of public schools. An outline of a course with directions for making the problems. Information regarding courses, equipment, supplies, and methods of handling the work. A bibliography of the subject, book problems, box problems, card problems, envelope problems.

Geometric Exercises In Paper Folding | by Tandalam Sundara Row: The idea of this book was suggested to me by Kindergarten Gift No. VIII. - Paper-folding. The gift consists of two hundred variously colored squares of paper, a folder, and diagrams and instructions for folding. The paper is colored and glazed on one side. The paper may, however, be of self-color, alike on both sides. In fact, any paper of moderate thickness will answer the purpose, but colored paper shows the creases better, and is more attractive. The kindergarten gift is sold by any dealers in school supplies ; but colored paper of both sorts can be had from stationery dealers. Any sheet of paper can be cut into a square as explained in the opening articles of this book, but it is neat and convenient to have the squares ready cut.

Manual Of Cardboard Construction For Third And Fourth Grades | by Charles A. Kunou: This manual, prepared by Mr. Charles A. Kunou, is the outgrowth of practical experience in the school room, and is designed to assist teachers of the third and fourth grades who have not had special preparation. The aim is to make the work as simple as possible, and to establish a correlation with other subjects, particularly arithmetic and geometry; and to this end the exercises are intended to assist the mental as well as the moral growth. The progression is methodical, the exercises are simple, and the materials are not expensive. The work is intended to produce useful articles which are the creative work of the child, instead of merely flat pieces of paper with names attached. The using of paste is avoided as much as possible, and a system of "flaps" in combining surfaces is employed.

Manual Training - Cardboard Construction | by J. H. Trybom: The aim of education is the development of power beneficent to the social organism. To have power in a certain field of activity is equivalent to reacting in the proper way on stimuli pertaining to that field. We may therefore think of education as having a twofold aim: first, to teach how to react; and second, to secure the taking place of the proper reaction. In other words, the result of education should be knowledge plus will-power.

Dennison's Decorating And Entertaining On Christmas, New Year's, Twelfth Night: Suggestions for decorating and entertaining on Christmas, New Year's, Twelfth Night. With definite and helpful instructions for carrying out suggestions.

Needlework Books: Books on needlework, sewing, embroidery, educational and general needlecraft.