This neat sales catalog from 1881 is actually titled The Amateur Mechanic's Manual and Catalogue of Scroll Saws and Lathes, and is filled with information about, as well as hand-drawn illustrations of, A.H. Shipman's product line, which was no doubt useful for wood turners, carvers, and woodworkers of the day--now, it provides insight to the tools and building methods that were common just before the turn of the 20th century. Includes tips for Fret sawing numerous construction materials, original sales details in different saws, and so much more. This is a new reprint from Microcosm Publishing, which was inspired by a reprint in 2002 that was created in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Early American Industries Association.