My grandad had a copy of “workshop receipts for manufacturers mechanics and scientific amateurs” by ernest spon its dated 1883, used to fascinate me as kid, gave instructions on making all sorts of stuff that interests small boys. Sits on my bookshelf now, totally battered and been well thumbed in its 130 odd years.Pete wrote:Anyone try making nitrocellulose? The chief chemist showed us that one..............but then it was 1958..............
Pete
Just had a look on ebay copies of various editions for under £20.