Practical Carriage Building

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Summary: The only way such a book should be written!
Review: This book encompasses multiple perspectives on aspects of carriage building. If you want to restore a carriage or build an authentic carriage from scratch, this is the ONE book you must have. Topics of discussion include rebuilding wheels and hubs; proper caster and camber of wheels and axles; appropriate lumber for different areas of construction; how to pick a good tree for the right lumber and many, many, MANY more.

Rating:
Summary: The only way such a book should be written!
Review: This book encompasses multiple perspectives on aspects of carriage building. If you want to restore a carriage or build an authentic carriage from scratch, this is the ONE book you must have. Topics of discussion include rebuilding wheels and hubs; proper caster and camber of wheels and axles; appropriate lumber for different areas of construction; how to pick a good tree for the right lumber and many, many, MANY more.

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Summary: Very complete except for technical information on hubs.
Review: Would highly recommend this book as a first time purchase, is excellent as far as technical information as to building the wheel, but lacks specific information about building and turning the hub for the wheel.