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  • A Short History of the Printing Press and of the Improvements in Printing Machinery from the Time of Gutenberg up to the Present Day

    by Robert Hoe ...
    About the year 1450, Gutenberg was engaged in printing his first book from movable types. No method of taking the impressions simpler than that employed by him can be imagined, unless it be with a “buffer,” or by means of a brush rubbed over the paper laid upon the “form” of type, after the manner of the Chinese in printing from engraved blocks. His printing press consisted of two upright timbers, ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    by Luis Gonzalez ...
    How to make a photographic umbrella, studio light set up and camera support systems ... Read more

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  • Soldering Electronic Components

    First Kobo Edition

    This book is an manual on the proper way to solder in electronics. The author provides information about the best way to solder or repair common types of soldered connections found in electronic equipment. Revised and expanded.  ... Read more

    $1.37 CAD

  • Building a Flash Steam Boiler

    by Lima Hughes ...
    A really simple - no machine tools construction of a model boiler suitable to drive many small scale steam engines.Recommended to run at 50 lbs pressure, this flash tube boiler can be made for peanuts, is double skinned for safety and can be modified easily to suit any project you have in mind. ... Read more

    $0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Early Days Of Motors And Motor-Driving - Steam Cars

    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How to Build an Automatic Grow Cabinet for Under $500

    The Complete Do-It-Yourself Guide for Building a Totally Automatic Indoor Grow Cabinet

    by Buddy Flowers ...
    This book is a step-by-step procedure to build a 6-foot-tall fully functional automatic grow cabinet complete with lighting, fans, and timer. It can be built in one day by one person, using common tools you probably already have in your tool box, along with simple things like screws and wire-nuts that you can definitely find in your local hardware stores. This is a simple and easy to follow ... Read more

    $4.11 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Model Engine-Making

    In Theory and Practice

    by J. Pocock ...
    First published in 1888 for beginners, Model Engine-Making is a fascinating and comprehensive guide to building your first steam engine. While steam is no longer “the most important power of the day,” this book remains a fascinating in-depth resource for those with either a theoretical or practical interest in building and using small steam engines. Included within this book are over 100 detailed ... Read more

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  • Building an Easy Boiler

    by George Hughes ...
    A full guide to producing a very simple model steam boiler, running at 50lbs/sq. inch as used regularly in PYRTE the Traction Engine.This easily modified 'pot' boiler can be used in many other applications and provides plenty of steam as rquired.This boiler is gas fired, but can be altered easily to accommodate other heat sources. ... Read more

    $0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Building Your own Toy Steam Engine - A Guide to Constructing Your own Model Steam Engine and Single Acting Toy Engine

    by Anon ...
    This vintage book is a detailed guide to constructing a model steam engine and single-acting toy engine. The detailed and comprehensive manual is recommended for the serious model enthusiast with an interest in miniature engineering, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector of vintage engineering literature. Contents include: “How to Make a Steam Engine”, “Watt's Engine”, “How to Make ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • PYRTE 2 - The Firebox

    by George Hughes ...
    A full constructional guide on building this easy firebox for PYRTE the Pull You Round Traction Engine, complete with drawings and pictures to build this 1 and 1/2 inch plus scale traction engine.It's the most inexpensive pull you round you can build and is aimed at the first-timer with its simplicity.Requires the use of a drill and heating torches/blow lamps and hand tools. ... Read more

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  • Plumbing Repair Valve and Fixture Control Devices

    Includes Maintenance, Identifying and Repairing Valves, Faucets, Flushometer Valves, Fixture Control Devices, and Flushing Mechanisms

    Edited by TSD Training ...
    Series series Plumbing
    Plumbing Repair Valves and Fixture Control DevicesThe Repair Valves and Fixture Control Devices course is designed to teach the knowledge required to repair valves and fixture control devices.This course is part of our Plumbing series.Full illustrations and diagrams included.Lessons:- Maintenance of valves- Procedures used to repair valves ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • Printed Circuit Board Assembly

    This is a manual detailing the process of creating electronic printed circuit boards. This book is written for the hobbyist, prototyper, and small scale production run. ... Read more

    $1.04 CAD