Richardson, M. T.
Practical Carriage Building
- ISBN 13:
- 9781879335509
- author:
- Richardson, M. T.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Astragal Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 21.7 x 13.9 x 3.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, Technical & Manufacturing Indust,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A comprehensive guide to carriage building has been reprinted in this combined volume. First published in 1892, it remains one of the most authoritative works on the subject, covering materials and tools, wheel making, carriage parts assembly, framing, and construction. The book covers a wide range of carriages, including buggies, cabriolets, sleighs, sleds, express wagons, delivery wagons, farm wagons, phatons, rockaways, and more. With many illustrations, it provides detailed information on the making and repairing of wheels, axles, yokes, whiffletrees, patterns, and layouts. This reprint is a valuable resource for anyone interested in carriage building or restoration, offering a well-documented reference that is easy to follow.