War Department Technical Manual - Woodworking & Furniture Repair

U.S. War Department Manual TM5-613, June 1946

by United States War Department

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Pub Date May 28 2019 | Archive Date Jun 04 2019

F+W Media | Popular Woodworking Books

Crafts & Hobbies | History

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Description

This authentic manual quickly trained personnel in building and maintaining furniture for use on military bases. The instructions remain very relevant today, including timeless information on using woodworking machinery and tools, joinery and basic furniture construction and maintenance. Published right after World War II ended, this historical time capsule has stood the test of time.

What You'll Find Inside 28 project plans and material lists for classic furniture in distinct stylesTimeless techniques for working with power tools and hand toolsThorough advice and illustrations for repairing upholstered furnitureA dedicated section on turning furniture parts with a latheTips for building and maintaining solid wood, metal and upholstered furniture

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EDITION	Other Format
ISBN	9781440355066
PRICE	£20.99 (GBP)
PAGES	144

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Annie B, Reviewer

Woodworking and Furniture Repair is a reformatting and reprint of a war department manual originally published in 1946. Due out 28th May 2019 from F+W media and Popular Woodworking, it's 144 pages and will be available in flexibound paperback format.

The book has a forward written by Popular Woodworking's Editor in Chief, with some interesting historical notes about the original purpose and use for the manual.

The manual itself seems to be a facsimile or the original typeset with the same illustrations, technical drawings, and photos. It's neat to see the machinery and tools, which have changed remarkably little in the intervening 73 years. It was also fun to see the woodworkers demonstrating the techniques. Many of them were wearing fedora hats and neckties (safely secured, of course).

The book includes diagrams, materials lists, cutting/measurement lists, and photographs for more than 20 fairly advanced designs. The supporting chapters cover the construction, gluing, joinery, etc in very general terms. This manual aimed to be used for furniture repair also, and includes a number of specific cutting lists for the types of furniture (beds, tables, desks, chests, shelves, chairs of several types) as well as maintenance advice for existing furniture. There is also a well illustrated short chapter on repairing upholstered furniture (the illustrations are chiefly line-drawn).

Some of the drawings and photographs are dated; it's a product of its period. I found it very interesting from a historical standpoint as well as for the woodworking and furniture detailing information.

It must be noted for the modern woodworker that proper safety procedures are an absolute must. Much of the information in this manual includes the use of primers and solvents which have been found to be highly carcinogenic in the intervening years.

Some really neat info included in this book. It would make a great gift, library book, or addition to the traditional woodworker.

Four stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.