Originally published: Milwaukee, Wis. : Bruce Pub. Co., c1956. Includes index.
Summary:
If you're looking for projects that will develop your woodworking skills while engaging your curiosity, this timeless classic is for you. Originally published in 1928, Puzzles in Wood presents more than 40 unique puzzles to challenge the woodworker's hands and mind. 45 engaging projects include bewitching cubes, caged balls, intricate banks, locked links, ingenious boxes, and perplexing burrs. Keepsake boxes with secret drawers, hidden locks, and mystery keys make wonderful gifts that will provide hours of entertainment for the whole familyadults and children alike! Essential skills such as squaring stock, mortising, and mitering are developed through projects of various skill levels, each of which includes a detailed diagram to guide you through the construction process. It is the perfect handbook for the craftsman who wants to turn scrap lumber into fun novelty puzzles!
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