Master traditional woodworking skills with "The Essential Woodworker" by Robert Wearing, widely regarded as the most comprehensive hand-tool woodworking guide since the legendary works of Charles Hayward. This meticulously crafted volume provides a practical foundation for furniture making using traditional techniques and tools.
Key Details:
- Author: Robert Wearing
- Publisher: Lost Art Press
- Format: 6" x 9" hardbound with cloth cover
- Production: Sewn signatures, acid-free paper, made entirely in USA
Content Highlights:
- Complete furniture-making approach rather than isolated techniques
- Begins with table construction as fundamental project
- Comprehensive coverage of doors, carcases, dovetailed drawers, and plinths
- Over 500 hand-drawn illustrations properly drafted in perspective
- Bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern woodworking approaches
Unique Features:
- Written by a classically trained English woodworker with exceptional expertise
- Illustrations that clarify complex operations with remarkable precision
- Integrated instruction connecting individual tool skills to complete furniture projects
- Balanced presentation of traditional techniques relevant to contemporary woodworkers
This essential reference serves as both instructor and inspiration for hand-tool enthusiasts, furniture makers, woodworking students, and craftspeople seeking to deepen their understanding of traditional techniques. The exceptional quality construction—featuring acid-free paper and sewn signatures—ensures this valuable resource will withstand years of workshop reference.
Add this cornerstone text to your woodworking library and discover why generations of craftspeople consider "The Essential Woodworker" indispensable for mastering the fundamentals of fine furniture making with hand tools.
