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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Woodworking Handtools, Instruments & Devices
Graham Blackburn
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Woodworking Handtools, Instruments & Devices
Graham Blackburn
Jacket Description/Back: This book is a comprehensive pictorial index of those woodworking handtools common in the Western civilization from eighteenth century to the present. Not only a fascinating record of trades and skills from cabinetmakers to wheelwrights in an age before powertools became the norm, The Encyclopedia of Woodworking Handtools Instruments & Devices also emerges as a remarkable tribute to man s technological ingenuity. More than 600 tools are listed and described here, both alphabetically and fully cross-referenced for easy access, from the adze, awl, bevel, and bit to the wrest, yardstick, and zig-zag rule, complete with explicit definitions, many interesting etymologies, and much fascinating historical information. This classic reference contains more then 570 detailed line-drawings, accompanied by an expert s authoritative text. Whether uses a handy guide book to identify a tool and its use, or read simply for enjoyment, this book stands along in capturing for all time the sophisticated beauty and inventiveness of woodworking handtools."Description for Sales People: Eco and homestead living has made country skills, including hand tool usage, popular again. Handtools are making a comeback as new woodworkers/makers reach for them first: a hand tool is more involved, more enriching, and ultimately does a better job without the noise and electricity of power tools. Hand tool sales continue to thrive as the DIY/home improvement industry has increased every year since 2009 with growth reaching 41% by 2017. Audience Woodworkers, carpenters, and cabinetmakers Makers seeking to learn more about woodworking hand tools Antique tool collectors and historians"Biographical Note: Graham Blackburn was born and educated in London, England, then lived for several years in Cologne and Madrid before moving to New York to continue his studies at the Juilliard School. While pursuing a career as a professional musician that saw him play in numerous bands, including Van Morrison s, he built his own home - and several others -- in Woodstock, NY. His first book, Illustrated Housebuilding, was published in 1974. Since then, in addition to operating a custom furnituremaking shop in California and New York, and lecturing/teaching at major craft and art schools and woodworking shows across the US, he has been a long-time columnist for "Popular Woodworking" and a contributing editor to "Fine Woodworking." He has also served as editor-in-chief of "Woodwork" magazine." Review Citations:
Booklist 05/01/1992 pg. 1623 (EAN 9780871061683, Paperback)
Library Journal 03/01/1992 (EAN 9780871061683, Paperback)
Contributor Bio: Blackburn, Graham Graham Blackburn was born and educated in London, England, then lived for several years in Cologne and Madrid before moving to New York to continue his studies at the Juilliard School. While pursuing a career as a professional musician that saw him play in numerous bands, including Van Morrison s, he built several homes in Woodstock, NY, including his own. His first book, Illustrated Housebuilding, was published in 1974. Since then, in addition to operating a custom furnituremaking shop in California and New York, and lecturing and teaching at major craft and art schools and woodworking shows across the US, he has been a long-time columnist for Popular Woodworking and a contributing editor to Fine Woodworking. He has also served as editor-in-chief of Woodwork magazine.
192 pages, 400 hand-drawn B&W illustrations by the author, Graham Blackburn
Media | Książki Paperback Book (Książka z miękką okładką i klejonym grzbietem) |
Wydane | 15 sierpnia 2015 |
ISBN13 | 9781940611020 |
Wydawcy | Cedar Lane Press |
Strony | 192 |
Wymiary | 212 × 276 × 18 mm · 771 g |
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