Hand Tool Book Review Podcast
1) [S2 - 27] A Cabinetmakers Notebook By Jame Krenov
A cabinetmaker's notebook by James Krenov is a relatively famous book that I've been avoiding reviewing for a while now, join me on today's podcast as a I tell you why.
2) [S2-26] Chinese Domestic Furniture By Gustav Ecke
Chinese classical furniture in the Ming style demonstrates some very interesting solutions to typical problems, some fascinating joinery and some timeless elegance in design. I found this book to be a...Show More
3) [S2-25] Zany Wooden Tools By Bob Gilsdorf
A fun book that I enjoy is this book on kinetic toys by Bob Gilsdorf. It's one that I return to every so often to look for inspiration for a project with my boys. I hope that one day visitors to our h...Show More
4) [S2-24] Hand Tool Essentials By Paul Sellers
A great book if you want a really in depth look at the core tools in your workshop. I enjoyed this book and could heartily recommend it to anyone who is interested in the distilled wisdom of a master ...Show More
5) [S2-23] Another Work Is Possible By Joshua Klein
Another Work is Possible is a very different take on how the task of building a structure can be completed. With the help of Charpentiers Sans Frontieres (CSF) - the folk at Mortise and Tenon set abou...Show More
6) [S2-22] The Craftsman By Richard Sennett
The Craftsman is a thoughtful and thought-provoking look at mankind's conflicted relationship with technology and craftsmanship. I learnt a lot from this book, but it is a bit of a tough read. You hav...Show More
7) [S2-21] The Art Of Saw Filing By HW Holly
The Art of Saw-Filing by HW Holly is a fun little book that takes a quite complicated topic and breaks it down into a very easy to understand process - in a book which covers everything from the fines...Show More
8) [S2-20] Handsaw Essentials By Christopher Schwarz
A book made of solid gold? Certainly feels that way if you try and buy a copy these days. The companion to Handplane Essentials is one of the hardest books to come by at a reasonable price. Join me on...Show More
9) [S2-19] Memoirs Of A Victorian Cabinetmaker By James Hopkinson
PSA: Don't buy this book. Join me on the show to find out why, and to hear about my recent experience with hide glue.
10) [S2-18] Why We Make Things And Why It Matters By Peter Korn
Peter Korn has written an excellent Philosophy-Autobiography. After all who doesn't like a book that tells a great woodworker's story and gives some deep insights into why this story matters!