Roy Underhills The Woodwrights Shop Classic Collection Omnibus E Book

Download or read book Roy Underhill's The Woodwright's Shop Classic Collection, Omnibus E-book written by Roy Underhill and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than twenty-five years, Roy Underhill has taught the techniques of traditional hand-tool woodworking. In six books and on his popular, long-running PBS series, The Woodwright's Shop, America's leading authority on old-time woodcraft has inspired millions to take up chisel and plane. This Omnibus Ebook brings together the first three books into a collection of Woodwright classics. Designed for both woodworking novices and for more seasoned woodworkers looking for enjoyable projects, these books feature step-by-step instructions, complete with easy-to-follow photographs and measured drawings. Included in this Omnibus Ebook edition: The Woodwright's Shop A Practical Guide to Traditional Woodcraft Features a guide to trees and tools as well as chapters on gluts and mauls, shaving horses, chairs, lathes, blacksmithing, log houses, and more. The Woodwright's Companion Exploring Traditional Woodcraft Includes chapters on helves and handles, saws, the search for the whetstone quarry, hurdles, whimmy diddles, planes, window sashes, and pit sawing. The Woodwright's Workbook Further Explorations in Traditional Woodcraft With step-by-step instructions for tool chests, workbenches, lathes, and historical reproductions of items for the home. Roy also explores building barns, boats, and even colonial fortresses.