Handy Farm Devices and How to Make Them

Wonderful old farm devices, I am very happy I purchased this book. It is very simple and reminds me of how simple yet hardworking farmers were before modern inventions that make farming easier today. I think anyone that wants to still use the old way of doing things should check out this book. It is a basic book of basic tools that can assist the small farmer in their homestead. I would suggest it to anyone that wants to know more about old country living tools. This is a very basic foundation of information on old farm tools, their applications, and drawings to assist in actual building of the device. No schematics or anything complex, just drawings and informative accompanying paragraphs about the tool. I love it!

Many practical devices which can be easily made. Perfect for the prepper who wants to be prepared for a worst case, "all my prepped materials are gone" scenario. Knowledge is the one stock which cannot be robbed, and can continually be replenished.

Handy little book. I love using bits and pieces to make things instead of buying new all the time. I like being able to put things together and enjoy the process of it. Tried and true designs that work for a reason. They might not be as fast or pretty as new products, but they get the job done. Well written with good directions, although some places do rely on a certain set of skills/knowledge already being known.

I love being self reliant! This books helps!

excellent work

How-to instructions and illustrations for making tools you'll use on a country property. Some are simple, others more complex, but they do the job

A waste of time; instructions poorly written and often do not match drawings, none of which show enough detail to aid construction. The articles appear to have been written in the late 1800s or early 1900s, based on language used and price estimates e.g, $0.89 for a 6' 2x4.

So many devices, and mostly enough info to duplicate them. It gave me lots of ideas to build what I need even if I don't do it exactly like the book suggests.Very inspirational. YOU can do it too!