Peter Nicholson 
Mechanic’s Companion [PDF ebook] 
Or, the Elements and Practice of Carpentry, Joinery, Bricklaying, Masonry, Slating, Plastering, Painting, Smithing, and Turning

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Slating comes next to cover in the build ing: then Plastering, which is used in the finishing of buildings, and furnishes the interior with elegant decorations, and con duces both to the healthand comfort ’of the inhabitants: Painting is not less useful than ornamental; it adds to the elegance of buildings, and tends to the preservation of the materials, whether wood or plaster.