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Author:   Graham Blackburn ,  Graham Blackburn
Publisher:   Cedar Lane Press
Imprint:   Spring House Press
ISBN:  

9781940611037

ISBN 10:   1940611032
Pages:   388
Publication Date:   15 December 2016
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Tried & True Holding Tools: The Classic Workbench: Clamps, Cramps, & Pin Vices; Miter Trimming Setting Out Tools: Measuring & Marking Tools; The Square; Bevels; Gauges Sawing Tools: Handsaws; Sawfitting & Sawing; Framed Saws; Backed Saws Planes: Wooden; Bench Planes; Successful Plane Racing; Scrub, Jack, & Jointer; The Smooth Plane; The Jack Plane; Block, Miter, Bullnose, & Chariot; The Rabbet Plane; The Dado Plane; The Plough; Sash Fillisters; Match Planes; Badgers & Panel Raisers; Moulding Planes; Hollows & Rounds; Beading Planes; Edge Tools: Adzes, Axes, & Hatchets; The Scraper; Old Chisels; Mortise Chisels; Carving Tools; Spokeshaves, Shaves, & Drawknives; Pre-electric Routers; Chamfering Devices; Boring Tools: Boring Tools; Bits & Pieces; Threading Tools; Miscellaneous Tools: Striking Tools; Bench-Top Accessories

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This is one of the best books I've read in terms of both covering a wide selection of tools, and being thorough enough that you come away with a new found understanding. - Ray Deftereos, Hand Tool Book Review

""This is one of the best books I’ve read in terms of both covering a wide selection of tools, and being thorough enough that you come away with a new found understanding."" — Ray Deftereos, Hand Tool Book Review

Author Information

Graham Blackburn was born and educated in London, England, then lived for several years in Cologne and Madrid before moving to New York to continue his studies at the Juilliard School. While pursuing a career as a professional musician that saw him play in numerous bands, including Van Morrison’s, he built several homes in Woodstock, NY, including his own. His first book, Illustrated Housebuilding, was published in 1974. Since then, in addition to operating a custom furnituremaking shop in California and New York, and lecturing and teaching at major craft and art schools and woodworking shows across the US, he has been a long-time columnist for Popular Woodworking and a contributing editor to Fine Woodworking. He has also served as editor-in-chief of Woodwork magazine.

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