The Young Mechanic / Containing directions for the use of all kinds of tools, and for the construction of steam engines and mechanical models, including the art of turning in wood and metal

CONTAINING DIRECTIONS FOR THE USE OF ALL KINDS OF TOOLS , AND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STEAM ENGINES AND MECHANICAL MODELS , INCLUDING THE ART OF TURNING IN WOOD AND METAL .
BY THE AUTHOR OF “THE LATHE AND ITS USES” “THE AMATEUR MECHANIC’S WORKSHOP,” &c.
FROM THE ENGLISH EDITION, WITH CORRECTIONS, &c.
G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS
NEW YORK 27 WEST TWENTY-THIRD ST.
LONDON 24 BEDFORD ST., STRAND
The Knickerbocker Press
1896
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by G. P. PUTNAM & SONS, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.

In presenting the American edition of this little work to the public, we believe we are supplying a want that has long been felt by the Young Mechanics of this country, and many others who desire to become versed in the practical use of tools. We know of no other book published in this country or England, in which the method of using tools is so clearly explained; and although written more especially for boys and beginners, it contains much information that will be of great value to the practical mechanic. The author is evidently thoroughly acquainted with his subject, and understands how to communicate his ideas in a simple and concise manner.
The first six chapters are devoted to the description of Tools for working wood and the manner of using them, beginning with the simplest operations, requiring but few tools, and gradually leading on to the more difficult, giving examples of all the methods of joining and finishing work that are in common use among good workmen, and in this connection we would like to call attention to the small number of tools the author requires for performing all these different operations, the idea among amateurs and boys generally being, that if you only have tools enough you can make anything. This is not so, and if the beginner will follow the advice of the author, and buy a few good tools, and learn the use of them thoroughly, and gradually add to his stock as his knowledge of their use increases, he will find it greatly to his advantage.