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TOOLS AND HOW TO USE THEM FOR WOODWORKING AND METALWORKING. 1948. Alfred P. Morgan. Grosset & Dunlap, London, New York; Publishers. Written at the beginning of the expansion of the home workshop era, this book serves well as an introductory text for the novice, a good reference for the experienced and an all around good read for anyone who enjoys working wood or metal.

Contributed by Tim Caley of the Oldtools eMail list.

NOTE: 20.3 MB PDF, requires Acrobat Reader 7.0 or higher.

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Stanley 45 - Seven Planes In One - Stanley Rule & Level Co. New Britain, Conn. 1913.
The Plane we all love... or hate. But hey... it sure does look good sitting on the shelf, don't it? Here's the booklet that was enclosed with the #45, explaining all the working details. Which may also explain why so many people gave up on making it work properly.

Courtesy of David Clapp.

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HOW TO USE YOUR LEVARD BENCH. Complete instructions for the assembly and use of the Levard woodworking bench. Plus a before and after picture of the bench following total reclamation.

Courtesy of Rick Roberts (no relation to me)
 

Irwin How To Select, Use and Care For Bits 1939

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HOW TO SELECT, USE AND CARE FOR BITS. 1939. The Irwin Auger Bit Company.
Excellent coverage of the Irwin line plus tips on care. Check out a few of the lesser known types of auger bits.

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STANLEY: HINTS ON USING A STANLEY PLANE. c1950.
An Australian version of the Stanley Hints pamphlet. Perhaps planes work differently in the southern hemisphere?

Contributed by Peter Robinson of the Oldtools eMail list.

   

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