Musician and Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer Maker
Posted in Tools on Oct 21st, 2009
Another gem from the Internet Archive, 507 Mechanical Movements has detailed llustrations of gears, pulleys, water-wheels and all the marvels of modern technology in 1908.
Get your copy here: 507 Mechanical Movements by Henry T. Brown
Posted in Tools on Oct 10th, 2009
As I recover from gallbladder surgery the most frustrating thing is not being able to work in my shop for a week. I feel pretty darn good but I’m not supposed to lift anything over ten pounds, push a plane, etc. Probably not a good idea to go to the sawmill and sort through lumber [...]
Once again The Internet Archive provides a gem from the past. “Elementary Lessons On Sound” by W.H. Stone was published in 1879. The author demonstrates and explains the physics of sound using the technology of the time; metal rods, a bench vise, vibrating plates, tuning forks, etc.
I have to admit that I have looked at [...]
The always wonderful Internet Archive has numerous volumes from the day when many people made their own varnish, paint, etc.
Here is a link to books tagged Varnish and Varnishing. If you search the texts section for “varnish” you’ll find even more books.
Some of the volumes lean towards the scientific while others towards the more practical [...]
Posted in Tools on Feb 20th, 2009
I might have to get around to making one of these. I have a deep appreciation for simple, effective technology and this certainly looks like it fits the bill.
Why this jig saw was considered “less desirable for ladies’ use” is perplexing. This was written in 1875 but it still makes no sense to me.
This plan [...]
The Internet Archive has something for everyone. Books, music, film and more, usually copyright free or opensource.
It was here that I found this book:
“The Music of Nature, or, An Attempt To Prove That What is Passionate and Pleasing In The Art of Singing, Speaking, and Performing Upon Musical Instruments, Is Derived From The Sounds of [...]
Posted in Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer, Lutherie, Tools on Oct 15th, 2008
Paul Nooncree Hasluck wrote books and articles about a wide variety of handicrafts around the turn of the last century. If you look him up at Google Books or The Internet Archive you’ll find many of his books available as downloads.
“Violins and Other Stringed Instruments – How To Make Them” is available from Google [...]