Handwork in Wood

A thorough practical guide to working with wood, covering tools, joints, and the properties of timber.

At a glance A clear, methodical manual from the era of hands-on craft education, useful to beginners… There was a time when the working of wood was taught as a discipline in its own right… What it's about Handwork in Wood is an instructional guide to woodworking, covering the… It approaches the craft systematically, building skill from fundamentals.

Handwork in Wood is an instructional guide to woodworking, covering the tools of the trade, the making of joints, the qualities and behaviour of different woods, and the techniques of shaping and finishing.