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Welcome to Doit101.com, an index to interesting things relating to woodworking and metal working.

A Course in Wood Turning

This book was written in 1919 as a school text book to be used in shop classes, great way to learn the basics.

Carpentry For Boys

A 1914 course for carpentry apprentices, dated but good information.

Fireplace Mantel Replacement

Updating a plain fireplace mantel.

Glossary of Woodworking Terms

Easy to understand woodworking terms expained in a non technical way.

Knots, Splicing and Ropework

How to tie knots, splice and utilize ropes.

Practical Mechanics for Boys

A 1914 course for mechanic apprentices, dated but good information.

The Steel Square and Its Uses

How to use a steel square.

• Turning and Boring on a Metal Lathe

A 1914 special treatise for machinists students in industrial and engineering schools, dated but good info.

Wood-Carving Design and Workmanship

An introduction to the craft of wood-carving.