Fromey
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The problem I find with most books about woodworking projects is that they are invariably power tool-oriented. Since I am hand tool only (except for occasional use of a router, which I'd prefer not to), it means these books are less than completely useful to me; Granted, I can certainly get ideas and plans from them, but I'm often left with a lot of research/guess work as to how to carry out some of the tasks. I have Tom Fidgen's book ("Made by hand"), but I'm not too enamored of his designs. What I'd like to find are some books on Shaker and Arts & Crafts furniture that are at least tool-nonspecific but preferably overtly hand tool-oriented. Does anyone know of such a beast?
I'll head off the expected response and agree that I should also just design my own stuff and get on with it, but being a complete amateur, that's easier said than done. I'd prefer to be led through some projects first while I develop my skills and understanding.
Thanks, as always, in advance.
I'll head off the expected response and agree that I should also just design my own stuff and get on with it, but being a complete amateur, that's easier said than done. I'd prefer to be led through some projects first while I develop my skills and understanding.
Thanks, as always, in advance.