Green Woodworking Pattern Book: Over 300 Traditional Craft Designs

Green Woodworking Pattern Book: Over 300 Traditional Craft Designs
ISBN-10
0713489146
ISBN-13
9780713489149
Category
House & Home
Language
English
Published
2005-05-19
Publisher
Batsford
Author
Ray Tabor

Description

Green woodworking involves the use of freshly-felled timber (unseasoned wood), and embraces a number of traditional woodland crafts, including turning and carving. This book contains over 300 patterns for traditional craft designs, from fences and gates to light pulls and door wedges – all with detailed dimensions. Each item has annotated black-and-white patterns, a brief description, historical information and details of the materials that should be used. Both a historical record and a sourcebook for those looking to use their green woodworking skills to make traditional items of beauty, the book covers: Special tools and devices Fencing and gates Garden furniture Green wood in building Wooden tools Turnery and treen Benches and stools Chairs Baskets Plus: walking sticks, spoons, whistles, tent pegs and boot removers

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