Vintage Remodeling Books

Sir Mixalot

This book from 1962 was one of my Dad's that he left to me. It's a very informative book with a lot of details. Probably one of the first "Do it yourself guides". It has over 1500 pages on everything from Plaster, drywall, roofing to kitchen cabinet blueprints.
Here's a couple pictures.

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genecarp

That is a keeper, thanks for showing us........

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billy d

Mixalot this is not a book but something I found on the net that I found fascinating may be you will to.http://www.greenwoodworking.com/Peter.html

slowsol

I'de consider this one vintage (from '86). It's actually a pretty good book with some good resources (tables, etc.)

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-John

We'll have to grab a longer board. I forgot to put the wood stretcher in the truck today.

GBAR

Started as a Union carpenter in '73. Used a book called "Modern Carpentry", required study for an apprentice. Used that book to learn to frame alone, building 2200 sq.' houses in '75. Best book I ever bought! Framing, siding, masonry, plumbing, foundations, finish, flooring, etc., all of it covered pretty well. About 8 years later air tools were affordable, what a difference!

Magnettica

Those tables look as confusing as some of the NEC tables.

woodworkbykirk

i have that book!!!, its older than me mind you. the carpenter who did most of the work on the house i grew up in gave it to me. his father was the principal / dean at the vocational school in the 60's - 80's

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neolitic

I've got that one.
One of the most expensive books
I own!
Hired a "friend" who needed a place
to stay for a few days.....
left it behind when I kicked him out
two months and one DWI later.

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Sir Mixalot

Billy, Thanks. That's a good read.
Here's a good one!

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Mike(VA)

Two books I have are interesting in that they show many of the early methods that are now lost to improved manufacturing processes.

House Construction Details, by Nelson L. Burbank, c. 1939 and

Carpentry and Joiunery Work, same author, c. 1936

Now how many books actually show you how to build a double hung window from scratch anymore or the basics of many of the methods no longer in widespread use today?

Another couple for you old bookophiles out there:

Light frame House Construction, c. 1953, US Dept of Health, education, and Welfar and

Wood Frame House Construction, c. 1955, US Dept of Agriculture, Forest service

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dogris

Store bought mouldings... Lazy man's lumber
I love it!

Deadhead Derek

I'll post some pics of old books in a bit..

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