The Fine Art of Cabinetmaking
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (996 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0806985720 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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"James Krenov's views on craftsmanship have enlightened and inspired woodworkers around the world."--American Woodworker. Sharing his legendary techniques for coopered doors, doweling, dovetail joints, frame-and-panel work, and other cabinetry details, master craftsman Krenov shows how to shape wood the way it was meant to be shaped. Beginning with the basics of selecting and preparing wood, he shows how first-rate execution and flawless finished surfaces are the hallmark of his work, and can be in yours, too. 192 pages, 279 b/w illus., 8 1/2 x 11.
James Krenov is the founder and director of the fine woodworking program at the College of the Redwoods in California. He is the author of five books, including ""Cabinetmakers Notebook,"" ""Impractical Cabinetmaker,"" and ""With Wakened Hands."" He lives in Fort Bragg, California.
It depends really on what you want to use this book for Pop's Shop The book is inspiring if you are looking for something to motivate you in a purist woodworking way. It is not necessarily a how to book, but more of a how to approach woodworking, written in the "old school" philosophy of a master crafstman. Hence the title "The Fine Art of " The version of the book I have is from the 70's complete with all black and white pictures. I probably got more out of this book than others in my woodworking libray of the more expensive glossy fluff books put out by many of the current publishers looking to catch your pocket book with eye candy. There is substance to this book and . Marc Ruby™ said Learning From A Perfectionist. James Krenov is one of woodworking's treasures - an acknowledged master craftsman who is open about both his aesthetics and his techniques. For many of us he is a role model who started out on a shoe string in Sweden and has gone on to create a whole style all his own. He is as devoted to teaching as he is to his work and has a gift for inspiration and straightforward exposition.Unlike A Cabinet Maker's Notebook, The Fine Art of Cabinet Making spends most of its time talking about technique. The first 50 pages is a vast, rambling essay on wood and how to relate to it. His point, an important on, is that t. "Must have for every woodworker" according to Dennis Mitton. I love all of Krenov's books. It's easy to find better books on tools or techniques but nowhere will you find books that breathe a love for wood and craft more than Krenov's (Nakashima's "The Soul of a Tree" comes closest.) I've read through each of his books several times and always pick up on something new. "The Fine Art of Cabinet Making" is a bit more advanced than his earlier works in that he covers coopered doors and frame-and-panel work but his philosophy is always evident. Krevnov's love for wood is infectious. After reading his books you find yourself `playing' more with wood. Wondering how thing
About the AuthorJames Krenov is the founder and director of the fine woodworking program at the College of the Redwoods in California. He is the author of five books, including ""Cabinetmakers Notebook,"" ""Impractical Cabinetmaker,"" and ""With Wakened Hands."" He lives in Fort Bragg, California.