CONTENTS.


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Chapter I.—General History

1

Chapter II.—Preparation of the Design and setting out the full-sized Draught

22

Chapter III.—Various Materials used in Coach-building

29

Chapter IV.—Points to be considered before commencing the Construction of a Carriage.—Component Parts of the Body.—Smith’s Work.—Glue

35

Chapter V.—Parts composing the Under-carriage.—Framing them together.—Wrought-iron Perches.—Brakes

48

Chapter VI.—Wheels

54

Chapter VII.—Axles

70

Chapter VIII.—Springs

82

Chapter IX.—Wheel-Plates and Fore-carriages

90

Chapter X.—Iron and Metal-work generally.—Lamps.—Principles of Combustion

96

Chapter XI.—Painting

102

Chapter XII.—Ornamental Painting

123

Chapter XIII.—Lining and Trimming

132

Chapter XIV.—General Remarks on the Coach-building Trade

142

Chapter XV.—Invention

168

Chapter XVI.—Remarks on keeping Carriages

178