Practical Staircase Joinery - With Numerous Engravings and Diagrams

First published in first published in 1899, this book contains a classic guide to making a variety of different types of staircases for the home. The information contained within it was sourced from columns in the weekly journal "e;Building World"e;, having been consolidated into this concise handbook by the author. "e;Practical Staircase Joinery"e; is perfect for DIY enthusiasts and novice joiners alike. Contents include: "e;Introduction: Explanation of Terms"e;, "e;Simple Form of Staircase-Housed String Stair Measuring, Planning and Setting Out"e;, "e;Two-Flight Staircase"e;, "e;Staircase with Winders at Bottom"e;, "e;Staircase over an Oblique Plan"e;, "e;Geometrical Staircases"e;, etc. Paul Nooncree Hasluck (1854 - 1916) was an Australian writer and editor. He was a master of technical writing and father of the 'do-it-yourself' book, producing many works on subjects including engineering, handicrafts, woodwork, and more. Other notable works by this author include: "e;Treatise on the Tools Employed in the Art of Turning"e; (1881), "e;The Wrath-Jobber's Handy Book"e; (1887), and "e;Screw-Threads and Methods of Producing Them"e; (1887). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.