David Charlesworth's Furniture-Making Techniques: A Guide to Hand Tools and Methods

David Charlesworth's Furniture-Making Techniques: A Guide to Hand Tools and Methods
by David Charlesworth

David Charlesworth's Furniture-Making Techniques: A Guide to Hand Tools and Methods
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Author: David Charlesworth
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-02-01
ISBN: 1861084331
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman
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Book Reviews of David Charlesworth's Furniture-Making Techniques: A Guide to Hand Tools and Methods

Book Review: A good book, but not as good as the first two
Summary: 3 Stars

I am a big fan of David's and I must confess that I was a little disappointed in this book. I also own the first two, and the material there seems much more common and useful. This book includes material such as making a metal plane from a kit. The company that offered the kit is no longer in business, so the material is somewhat less relevant. There is an article on making a spokeshave adjuster for the Boggs shave. In my opinion, this is a solution looking for a problem. A small tap with a hammer like with any wood plane is a simple adjuster for the spokeshave. I just didn't find much of the material useful overall.

I guess I would much rather see more material on furniture techniques such as drawer fitting, veneering, dovetailing, and hardware fitting. But I guess this would be a different titled book!

Summary of David Charlesworth's Furniture-Making Techniques: A Guide to Hand Tools and Methods

Woodworkers don't live by power tools alone! With a focus on traditional and modern hand tools, acclaimed craftsman David Charlesworth presents an indispensable guide for all levels and abilities. Lively writing and more than 300 photographs show how to select and use equipment such as chisels, planes and peen hammers to make high-quality furniture. Covering everything from plans for making a spokeshave adjustor to age-old dovetailing techniques and ways to keep tools in top shape, this is the ideal workshop accessory. There's also instruction on finishing techniques, and lots of inspiration and encouragement.

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