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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - THE LOST ART OF MAKING THINGSReconnect With Craftsmanship Through Timeless Techniques, Practical Projects, and Hands-On SkillsIn a world where almost everything can be bought with a few clicks, the ability to make, repair, shape, and build useful things by hand is becoming increasingly uncommon.The Lost Art of Making Things is a practical guide to rediscovering the satisfaction and value of hands-on craftsmanship. Rather than rejecting modern technology, this book encourages you to develop practical skills that help you understand materials, use tools with confidence, solve problems, repair everyday objects, and create useful things from scratch.Inside, you'll explore how to:Develop the mindset of a capable makerSet up a practical and safe workspaceChoose, measure, mark, and prepare materialsWork with wood, metal, fabric, rope, and other materialsMaster essential skills such as cutting, drilling, shaping, sanding, joining, and fasteningUnderstand basic woodworking and traditional wood jointsWork with metal and perform practical metalworking tasksRepair damaged objects instead of automatically replacing themBuild useful projects such as wooden boxes, wall shelves, storage racks, and workshop organizersPractice basic sewing, fabric repair, rope work, knots, and lashingsApply finishes that protect and improve handmade projectsLearn from mistakes and steadily improve your accuracyDevelop your own techniques through practice and experimentationPreserve practical craftsmanship and pass useful skills to the next generationThe book emphasizes an important principle: you don't have to become an expert before you begin. Start with manageable projects, learn how materials behave, practice using your tools safely, and gradually build your abilities through experience. From a simple wooden box to a repaired household object, every project can become an opportunity to learn. Measuring teaches precision. Cutting teaches control. Sanding teaches patience. Joining teaches planning. Repair teaches problem-solving.Whether you're a complete beginner, a DIY enthusiast, a hobbyist, a woodworker, or simply someone who wants to become more comfortable making things with your own hands, this book provides a foundation for developing practical craftsmanship.Make instead of always buying. Repair instead of immediately replacing. Learn by doing. Build useful things. And rediscover the satisfaction of creating something that is truly your own.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. THE LOST ART OF MAKING THINGS | Ruby Ashcroft | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | SETH PUBLISHING | EAN 9798182848770 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.