Mechanick exercises, or, The doctrine of handy-works : began Jan. 1, 1677 : and intended to be continued monthly / by Joseph Moxon.
Alternate Title(s):
Mechanick exercises.
Published / Created:
London : J. Moxon, 1677-1680.
Physical Description:
1-48, 51-114, 119-242, [243-250] p., [18] leaves of plates : ill. ; 21 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
'Mechanick exercises' was issued monthly between 1677-1680. Describes the materials, tools, operations and terms of smithing, house carpentry and turnery. Cf. Harris.
Contents:
Pt. I-III: Smithing -- pt. IV-VI: Joinery -- pt. VII-X: House carpentry -- pt. X-XIV: Turning.
Subject Terms:
Industrial arts -- Early works to 1800. | Metal-work -- Early works to 1800. | Carpentry -- Early works to 1800. | Moxon, Joseph, 1627–1700. -- Publisher.