About the book
Roy Underhill brings to woodworking the intimate relationship with wood that craftsmen enjoyed in the days before power tools. Combining historical background, folklore, alternative technololgy, and humor, he provides both a source of general information and a detailed introduction to traditional woodworking. Beginning with a guide to trees and tools, The Woodwright’s Shop includes chapters on gluts and mauls, shaving horses, rakes, chairs, weaving wood, hay forks, dough bowls, lathes, blacksmithing, dovetails, panel-frame construction, log houses, and timber-frame construction. More than 330 photographs illustrate the text.
Editions of The Woodwright's Shop
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807814840
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807840825
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807869802
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890867278
Read an Excerpt
Roy Underhill brings to woodworking the intimate relationship with wood that craftsmen enjoyed in the days before power tools. Combining historical background, folklore, alternative technololgy, and humor, he provides both a source of general information and a detailed introduction to traditional woodworking. Beginning with a guide to trees and tools, The Woodwright’s Shop includes chapters on gluts and mauls, shaving horses, rakes, chairs, weaving wood, hay forks, dough bowls, lathes, blacksmithing, dovetails, panel-frame construction, log houses, and timber-frame construction. More than 330 photographs illustrate the text.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Woodwright's Shop about?
Roy Underhill brings to woodworking the intimate relationship with wood that craftsmen enjoyed in the days before power tools. Combining historical background, folklore, alternative technololgy, and humor, he provides both a source of general information and a detailed introduction to traditional woodworking. Beginning with a guide to trees and tools, The Woodwright’s Shop includes chapters on gluts and mauls, shaving horses, rakes, chairs, weaving wood, hay forks, dough bowls, lathes, blacksmithing, dovetails, panel-frame construction, log houses, and timber-frame construction. More than 330 photographs illustrate the text.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Woodwright's Shop?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts > Decorative woodwork
Where can I read a sample of The Woodwright's Shop?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807814840
How long is The Woodwright's Shop and how many pages does it have?
The Woodwright's Shop has 216 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Woodwright's Shop?
Roy Underhill
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Woodwright's Shop is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807814840) and paperback(ISBN 9780807840825) and ebook(ISBN 9780807869802) and pdf(ISBN 9798890867278)
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