Cobblestone American History and Current Events for Kids and Children

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CABINETMAKER

I pride myself on my skill with wood to make furniture. At first, most of my neighbors didn’t require many pieces to fill their small homes. They might commission a bed, some chairs, and a table. But as our small settlement has turned into a town, I keep busy making well-crafted furniture. I have even hired two apprentices. Using chisels, calipers, lathes, and mallets, we craft both functional and handsome pieces of furniture.

SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER

To control a horse, a rider needs a good harness and a comfortable saddle.

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