This section is from the book "A Manual Of Home-Making", by Martha Van Rensselaer. Also available from Amazon: A Manual of Home-Making.
A well-stocked repair kit should be a part of the equipment of every household. It should be placed in a convenient location and should contain: hammer, screwdriver, plane, pliers, awl, oil-can, saw, soldering outfit, knife sharpener, twine, shears, and such tacks, nails, screws, hooks, and wire as are most often in demand.
 
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