Traditional Woodworking Techniques - Annotated by Graham Blackburn (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Hand tools continue their resurgence as makers and woodworking hobbyists move towards the premium results and less expensive, quieter, and satisfying experience of building without power tools. The current "stay at home" climate has fueled substantial growth in each of the major craft categories, especially woodworking. The author, Graham Blackburn, remains an icon in the woodworking community with respected ties to the woodworking media and remains an instructor of hand tool classes at the top woodworking schools. Ideal for the maker movement as it teaches a beginner the basics of hand tools while building nine useful and attractive pieces of furniture for the home.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Learning to use hand tools is the foundation to understanding the craft of woodworking</strong></p> <p>The third volume in Graham Blackburn's Illustrated Workshop series, <em>Traditional Woodworking Techniques</em> is a clear and practical introduction into the art of hand tool woodworking and furnituremaking, as well as an invaluable reference to the fundamental aspects of the craft. Even if you have never made a single piece of furniture before, <em>Traditional Woodworking Techniques</em> will guide you through the selection of materials, the complexities of dimensions and wood movement, the choice of joinery, and the mysteries of pleasing design. Starting with just a few basic handtools, a beginner will progress from simple but useful projects, such as a bookcase, box, and chest, to more advanced items like tables and chairs--furniture to be rightly proud of. Whether you work your way through every project, or simply dip into a particular area, such as the detailed chapters on miters, dovetails, mortise-and-tenons, splayed joinery, or drawermaking, <em>Traditional Woodworking Techniques</em> will lay the foundation for a thorough understanding of the woodworking craft. Illustrated with over 400 of the author's iconic detailed line drawings, and complete with an annotated select bibliography, this fully indexed book is an essential part of any woodworker's toolkit. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><strong>An Essential Resource for Any Woodworker</strong></p> <p>Even if you have never made a single piece of furniture, <em>Traditional Woodworking Techniques</em> will show you how to make a variety of pieces while learning the fundamental concepts and techniques of handtool woodworking.</p> <p>With the expert information and 400+ illustrations, this reference will guide you through the selection of material, the complexities of wood movement, the choice of joinery, and the mysteries of pleasing design. Starting with just a few basic handtools, you'll progress from simple but useful projects to furniture that will be proudly used for generations.</p> <p>Whether you work your way through every project, or simply dip into a particular chapter on dovetails, mortise-and-tenons, or drawermaking, <em>Traditional Woodworking Techniques</em> will lay the foundation for a thorough and life-long understanding of the craft.</p> <p>Inside you'll discover: <br />-Over 400 original, hand-drawn illustrations.<br />-9 projects designed to cover fundamental woodworking concepts and techniques.<br />-Individual chapters covering essential joints and other details of furnituremaking.<br />-An outline of furniture styles and a select bibliography for further reading.</p>
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