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The Woodwrights Guide: Working Wood With Wedge And Edge
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For Thirty Years, Roy Underhill'S Pbs Program, The Woodwright'S Shop, Has Brought Classic Handtool Craftsmanship To Viewers Across America. Now, In His Seventh Book, Roy Shows How To Engage The Mysteries Of The Splitting Wedge And The Cutting Edge To Shape Wood From Forest To Furniture.Beginning With The Standing Tree, Each Chapter Of The Woodwright'S Guide Explores One Of Nine Trades Of Woodcraft: Faller, Countryman And Cleaver, Hewer, Logbuilder, Sawyer, Carpenter, Joiner, Turner, And Cabinetmaker. Each Trade Brings New Tools And Techniques; Each Trade Uses A Different Character Of Material; But All Are United By The Grain In The Wood And The Enduring Mastery Of Muscle And Steel.Hundreds Of Detailed Drawings By Eleanor Underhill (Roy'S Daughter) Illustrate The Hand Tools And Processes For Shaping And Joining Wood. A Special Concluding Section Contains Detailed Plans For Making Your Own Footpowered Lathes, Workbenches, Shaving Horses, And Taps And Dies For Wooden Screws.The Woodwright'S Guide Is Informed By A Lifetime Of Experience And Study. A Former Master Craftsman At Colonial Williamsburg, Roy Has Inspired Millions To Just Say No To Power Tools Through His Continuing Work As A Historian, Craftsman, Activist, And Teacher. In The Woodwright'S Guide, He Takes Readers On A Personal Journey Through A Legacy Of Offthegrid, Selfreliant Craftsmanship. It'S A Toolbox Filled With Insight And Technique As Well As Wisdom And Confidence For The Artisan In All Of Us.
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- Q: What is 'The Woodwright’s Guide: Working Wood with Wedge and Edge' about? A: The book explores classic hand-tool craftsmanship, guiding readers through various woodcraft trades, from tree to furniture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Roy Underhill, a master craftsman and host of 'The Woodwright’s Shop'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 192 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Woodwright’s Guide' published? A: It was published on November 17, 2008.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers nine trades of woodcraft, including falling, hewing, and joinery, along with tools and techniques for each.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the book? A: Yes, there are hundreds of detailed drawings by Eleanor Underhill illustrating tools and processes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, it provides insights and techniques that can benefit both beginners and experienced woodworkers.
- Q: What additional resources are included in the book? A: A concluding section contains detailed plans for creating foot-powered lathes, workbenches, and more.
- Q: Does the book promote the use of power tools? A: No, it encourages readers to embrace traditional hand-tool methods and craftsmanship.