Made by Hand: Furniture Projects from the Unplugged Woodshop
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (931 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1558708952 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Tom Fidgen builds custom furniture using hand tools and fine, hand-selected hardwoods. He is a contributing author to Woodworking Magazine and has written for Fine Woodworking and Popular Woodworking magazines.
"A welcome supplement to your hand-tool library, but not the place to start" according to Daniel Murphy. There has been an unfortunate gap in the literature on hand-tool woodworking. On the one hand, books and DVDs from authors like Garrett Hack, David Charlesworth, Chris Schwarz and Rob Cosman can give you a solid foundation in hand-tool techniques. On the other hand, there are countless articles in. M. D. King said Absolute must read if you want to learn to use hand tools for wood working. I love this book. If you are looking for a great project book to learn how to make furniture using only hand tools, this and Tom's other book are perfect for you. I've gone through this book so many times, I've worn out the pages. Check out his website: anunpluggedlife.com for details and videos t. Amazon Customer said Details and ease of projects I recommend this book to my friends and family who also. Details and ease of projects I recommend this book to my friends and family who also build. Become one of the " UN-PLUGGED"
He is a contributing author to Woodworking Magazine and has written for Fine Woodworking and Popular Woodworking magazines.. About the AuthorTom Fidgen builds custom furniture using hand tools and fine, hand-selected hardwoods
Learn the simplicity of using hand tools, while you build!Traditional woodworking using hand tools can offer a more satisfying relationship with the wood and the creative woodworking process. It's quieter, cleaner and maybe even a little spiritual. The accompanying DVD includes valuable insight into the tools themselves and a look at the techniques that make these tools work so well.If you're interested in hand tools, start here!. Where some hand-tool books focus solely on the use of hand tools, Made By Hand takes you right to the bench and shows you how to start building furniture using these tools.By working through the six projects in this book, you'll learn the basics of hand-tool woodworking and how to use the tools effectively and efficiently, then add joinery skills and design complexity. It's no surprise that many "plugged-in" woodworkers are returning to the roots of this treasured skill