If anyone is interested, here is a link to legally free .pdf ebooks on:
woodworking
welding
black-smithing
cabinet - making ... etc
I downloaded navy ... or was it army Corp of engineers 3 book set on woodworking .... Some of these books are dated back in 1890s ...
The site indicates donations are helpful.
A hit on a pot of gold if you are interested in this subject!
http://www.evenfallstudios.com/woodw...s_library.html