Journeyman_uk
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Hi folks, long time since I posted but I do visit and check up on whats going on. I still haven't finished my Roubo but I am further down the road than I was but I haven't posted any pictures. Not much time left when an 18month old is running round.
Anyway, my wife ordered me Chris Tribes book for my birthday, I have done some courses in the past and I always felt comfortable with his style of teaching. He is straight forward, laid back and good at his work.
I always groan when the wife buys me anything related to woodwork because I am so picky but I am genuinely impressed by his book. His personality comes out on the page, he covers all the basics such as choosing wood, cutting, prepping sharpening tools but he also covers some really complex stuff with the veneering and finishing. Its a cracking reference book that I have been back to a few times to check my technique was just right.
However I think the unique thing about this book is the clinic section. Every other book I have read seems to proceed on the premise that no mistakes are made and there is no mention of how to correct them or the pitfalls. Chris has addressed this and it reminds me of the pressure points on Masterchef. These are the things that can go wrong, this is what you have to watch out for and here is how you correct it. Its so simple that its obvious this should be there.
I do think that you can't beat someone watching you work but if you cannot attend his courses, this is the very next best thing. I have my book in the workshop with me (as opposed to the bookshelf in the office) and refer to it when I am pondering on how to approach a task.
Anyway, Happy Christmas you lot.
Anyway, my wife ordered me Chris Tribes book for my birthday, I have done some courses in the past and I always felt comfortable with his style of teaching. He is straight forward, laid back and good at his work.
I always groan when the wife buys me anything related to woodwork because I am so picky but I am genuinely impressed by his book. His personality comes out on the page, he covers all the basics such as choosing wood, cutting, prepping sharpening tools but he also covers some really complex stuff with the veneering and finishing. Its a cracking reference book that I have been back to a few times to check my technique was just right.
However I think the unique thing about this book is the clinic section. Every other book I have read seems to proceed on the premise that no mistakes are made and there is no mention of how to correct them or the pitfalls. Chris has addressed this and it reminds me of the pressure points on Masterchef. These are the things that can go wrong, this is what you have to watch out for and here is how you correct it. Its so simple that its obvious this should be there.
I do think that you can't beat someone watching you work but if you cannot attend his courses, this is the very next best thing. I have my book in the workshop with me (as opposed to the bookshelf in the office) and refer to it when I am pondering on how to approach a task.
Anyway, Happy Christmas you lot.
