Turn everyday tin into durable, decorative toys and handy projects with simple tools
This practical guide shows how to make engaging tin can toys and practical items from common cans. It focuses on safe techniques, like careful edge finishing, straightforward soldering, and light rivets, so even beginners can build sturdy, long‑lasting pieces.
Readers will learn to imagine, design, and assemble a variety of creations—from toy trucks and boats to lanterns and candlesticks. The book emphasizes using waste materials, keeping costs low, and enjoying hands‑on tinkering that yields real, usable results.
Ideal for hobbyists, teachers, students, and anyone who enjoys hands‑on making with inexpensive materials.
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Originally published in 1919. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book teaches how to turn used tin cans and boxes into useful and decorative items. The author, an experienced metalworker and teacher, presents simple techniques for cutting, bending, and soldering tin. The book begins with basic projects like a biscuit cutter and sugar scoop, then progresses to more complex items such as a steam roller, truck, boat and even a toy locomotive. The author encourages experimenting and using the imagination, offering suggestions and ideas for customized creations. The book is illustrated with photographs of the finished projects, as well as diagrams and step-by-step instructions. The author demonstrates how to make useful household items, toys, and even decorative pieces like candlesticks and lanterns. This book is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn how to work with tin cans and boxes, and who is looking for creative and practical ways to use recycled materials. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332328154_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332328154
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332328154
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)