Part 6

In the first place this is a book of problems--25 plates covering spindle, faceplate, and chuck turning. In the second place it is a textbook on the science and art of wood-turning illustrated by fifty pen sketches. It gives the mathematical basis for the cuts used in turning. In the third place it is a helpful discussion of the principles of design as applied to objects turned in wood. It is a clear, practical and suggestive book on wood-turning. Price, 80 cents. Board covers, $1.00.

PROBLEMS _in_ MECHANICAL DRAWING.

_By Charles A. Bennett._ With drawings made by Fred D. Crawshaw.

This book consists of 80 plates and a few explanatory notes, and is bound in heavy paper covers with brass fasteners. Its purpose is to furnish teachers of classes beginning mechanical drawing with a large number of simple, practical problems. These have been selected with reference to the formation of good habits in technique, the interest of the pupils, and the subjects generally included in a grammar and first-year high school course. Each problem given is unsolved and therefore in proper form to hand to the pupil for solution. Price, $1.00. Board covers, $1.20.

THE MANUAL ARTS PRESS

PEORIA, ILLINOIS

BOOKS _for_ BOYS

Some Choice Books for Home or School Libraries

HANDWORK _in_ WOOD.

_By William Noyes._

A handbook for teachers and a textbook for normal school and college students. A comprehensive and scholarly treatise, covering logging, sawmilling, seasoning and measuring, hand tools, wood fastenings, equipment and care of the shop, the common joints, types of wood structures, principles of joinery, and wood finishing. 304 illustrations--excellent pen drawings and many photographs. Price, $2.00.

WOOD _and_ FOREST.

_By William Noyes._

A companion volume to "Handwork in Wood," by the same author. Especially adapted as a reference book for teachers of woodworking. Not too difficult for use as a textbook for normal school and college students. Treats of wood, distribution of American forests, life of the forest, enemies of the forest, destruction, conservation and uses of the forest, with a key to the common woods by Filibert Roth. Describes 67 principal species of wood with maps of the habitat, leaf drawings, life size photographs and microphotographs of sections. Contains a general bibliography of books and articles on wood and forest. Profusely illustrated with photographs from the United States forest service and with pen and ink drawings by Anna Gausmann Noyes and photographs by the author. 309 pages. Price, $3.00.

BOOKS _on the_ MANUAL ARTS.

A catalog listing and describing 260 books on the manual arts, including all the standard and the best of the recent publications. It is an up-to-date bibliography and a valuable reference book for teachers, librarians and all interested in manual, industrial, and vocational education. Mailed free on request.

THE MANUAL ARTS PRESS

PEORIA, ILLINOIS