Review
' … a classic … Mr Sturt's masterpiece. A delightfully urbane and informing book, full of valuable material for the social historian and a sheer pleasure to read.' New Statesman
'It shows in the author a combination of the gifts of a handicraftsman, the actual maker of things, with the powers of a writer, in a way not common in English literature.' The Times Literary Supplement
'It shows in the author a combination of the gifts of a handicraftsman, the actual maker of things, with the powers of a writer, in a way not common in English literature.' The Times Literary Supplement
Product Description
The Wheelwright's Shop By George Stuart Originally published in 1930. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include : The Wheelwright's shop Timber: Buying Timber: Carting and converting The Sawyers Timber: Seasoning Wheel-stuff Hand work Bottom-timbers Waggons Curves, Tapering and Shaving Learning the trade Wheels : Dish Wheels: Spokes and Felloes Stocks and Ringing the Wheel The Smith: Getting ready The smith: Putting on and Boxing on Iron work and Jobbing.
