Best of
Woodwork
1979
The Impractical Cabinetmaker: Krenov on Composing, Making, and Detailing
James Krenov - 1979
In this volume, first published in 1979, Krenov invites the reader into his workshop, where he shares his techniques and uncompromising approach to craftsmanship, along with thoughts about his work and its place in the world. Photo sequences show how Krenov composes a cabinet directly in the wood, without dimensioned drawings. He also discusses working with shop-sawn veneers, the technique of fitting curved doors, and the problems of accuracy and mistakes. The book concludes with a detailed exploration of three furniture projects: a curved showcase cabinet, a writing table with drawer, and a chess table.
Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking: A Step-By-Step Guide to Essential Woodworking Techniques
Tage Frid - 1979
Make and use joints from the basic tongue and groove to multiple-spline miters and dovetails.