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Homebuilding and Woodworking

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Explores the tools and technology that the American colonists use to build homes that could stand the test of time. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Globe Pequot Publishing


Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 1992


Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1564400190


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 92


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.28 x 11 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #148,228 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Interior Floor Design #78 in Carpentry #146 in Woodworking Projects (Books)


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    • Very Interesting Info!
Format: Paperback
If you don't typically like Documentaries, this might not be the book for you, but I thought it was a very interesting read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025 by Paul
    • An Exploration of Early American Material Culture
Format: Paperback
Most of the books that explore Colonial American vernacular architecture are more interested in definig styles and building uses. The focus of "Home Building" is in the tools and technology used by early American colonists. C. Keith Wilbur tells this story by following the construction story of one particular home. He begins with the initial harvesting of the timber and lovingly follows the story to the last finish carpentry detail. C. Ketih Wilbur follows in a long tradition of great American illustrators of material culture. Wilbur's illustrations are not as fine as Edwin Tunis' or as lyrical as Eric Sloane's illustrations. What Wilbur has going for him is the sheer volume of carefully crafted illustrations he includes in his work. I finished this book both impressed by the ingenuity of our colonial ancestors and the technical virtuosity of Wilbur's illustrations. This is a great book and I look forward to collecting Wilbur's other volumes in the "Living American History" series. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2009 by Marco Antonio Abarca
    • on time, wonderful book
Format: Paperback
Great book, on time, in excellent condition
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024 by Andy Cook
    • Informative history - Great stuff
Format: Paperback
Very interesting
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2025 by RS
    • An all-around fun book
Format: Paperback
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To piggy-back on what another reviewer said, this book reminds me of both Eric Sloan's books and the WoodWright series by Roy underhill. This isn't an in depth academic work, but it is a great reference book chock full of information on the old timey way of building. Wilbur's writing and line drawings are excellent. You could easily reproduce the tools and techniques if you chose to recreate the building process described by the author. Just an all around fun to read and have book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2015 by All Ten All Ten
    • Great addition to heritage information
Format: Paperback
This is probably the most comprehensive account of 18th century building techniques that I have read. Although, understandably it concentrates on American adaptations of ancient European building philosophy and methodology. It's clear explanations make a great contribution to architecture in the heritage area. The tools and practices outlined in great detail are those which applied worldwide until the end of the 19th century. Although written by a medico he certainly knew his stuff in this field. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2016 by Amazon Customer
    • Nice drawings.
Format: Paperback
I live in a home build in 1888.From the floor down its 15 inch hewn logs and thick joist in pockets. Above that are saw mill 2X4. This book did not show how to fix my out of plumb and true. But it did a nice job of showing me what I live in.
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2022 by L. Hussey
    • excellent book :: must have
Format: Paperback
excellent book :: must have
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023 by Rizwan Khan

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