The Joiner And Cabinet Maker 1839 Pdf Editor
I saw the book mentioned in the subject line mentioned on a recentepisode of Roy Underhill's Woodright's Shop. Following up on it, Inoticed that Christopher Schwarz has written an updated version(including up to date terminology, cut lists, SketchUp drawings, etc.)which is being sold for $34. BTW, it was written as a fiction ratherthan non-fiction book.As the book is over 150 years old, I thought I'd be able to locate acopy of the original online somewhere-I didn't have any luck locatingit though. Anyone seen it around?BillRicodJour13.02.11 14:14. I also searched all around the Net, including Amazon, ABE and Alibris- Nogo.BUT one of my volunteer things is Friends of the Library in Tucson.
Whohave books listed for sale on line. Will check next time I am down there.Warning, since there are no other copies listed for sale on line, our groupwill list it for 99.00. Believe it or not we sell a fair number of rarebook for that price.Another thought- since it is a book out of Merry Old England, you mightwant to search On line book store in England.Anne'Bill' wrote in messagenews:ij9nv60v4e@news4.newsguy.com. RicodJour wrote: On Feb 13, 5:09 pm, Bill wrote: I saw the book mentioned in the subject line mentioned on a recentLarry Jaques13.02.11 16:57. On Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:09:04 -0500, Bill wrote:I saw the book mentioned in the subject line mentioned on a recentepisode of Roy Underhill's Woodright's Shop. Following up on it, Inoticed that Christopher Schwarz has written an updated version(including up to date terminology, cut lists, SketchUp drawings, etc.)which is being sold for $34.
BTW, it was written as a fiction ratherthan non-fiction book.RE: the updated version, here's a partial writeup. Note the first 8words:'Original copies of the book are extremely rare and ChristopherSchwarz (editor of Popular Woodworking and Woodworking Magazine) and Idecided to reprint the book with a lot of added detail. We'vereprinted 'The Joiner and Cabinet Maker,' unabridged and unaltered.
Ihave added footnotes on the original text to try to put the book intohistorical context and explain a little about a joiner's life in 1839.Chris has built the three projects in the book and puts them into amodern context with complete construction drawings and cutting lists.Chris also discusses the hand-tool methods that have arisen since thisbook was originally published.' Sounds like a great book.As the book is over 150 years old, I thought I'd be able to locate acopy of the original online somewhere-I didn't have any luck locatingit though. Anyone seen it around?Newp. But it says that the original is intact inside the new version.(see above)-Remember, in an emergency, dial 1911.Bill13.02.11 17:52. Larry Jaques wrote: 'Original copies of the book are extremely rare and Christopher Schwarz (editor of Popular Woodworking and Woodworking Magazine) and I decided to reprint the book with a lot of added detail. We've reprinted 'The Joiner and Cabinet Maker,' unabridged and unaltered.
I have added footnotes on the original text to try to put the book into historical context and explain a little about a joiner's life in 1839. Chris has built the three projects in the book and puts them into a modern context with complete construction drawings and cutting lists. Chris also discusses the hand-tool methods that have arisen since this book was originally published.' Sounds like a great book.Larry,I ordered Lew's book by Bingham, 'Boat Joinery and Cabinetmaking'yesterday, along with a face shield ($14 version):I'm going to hold off on the $350 model with a fan that you suggestedfor the time being as well as the 'deep-sea' model that was proposed.I'll add 'The Joiner and the Cabinet Maker' to my, 'watch list'.BTW, if you want to really learn how to slow down your work, then youhave to read Krenov's 'A Cabinet Maker's Notebook' (just finished thatone). It will have you almost talking to the wood (and I'm notexaggerating too much.).: ) BTW, That is not a review. I picked up'Cabinetmaking and Millwork' from the library yesterday.
I always havesome book going, usually a couple, even if I only read a few pages somedays. It doesn't sound like much, but even over a month or two it addsup pretty fast. Temperatures are improving.
I'm looking forward togetting back to 'work'!: )BillSteve13.02.11 22:04. On 2011-02-13 21:29:12 -0500, Bill said: BTW, if you want to really learn how to slow down your work, then you have to read Krenov's 'A Cabinet Maker's Notebook' (just finished that one).
It will have you almost talking to the wood (and I'm not exaggerating too much.).: ) BTW, That is not a review.My review (as a book designer): Lots of good information in this book,but it's very difficult to read. The design and typography is poor. Butit's a gem, compared to 'The Fine Art of Cabinetmaking.' Photoreproduction is wildly varied is both - some are clear and detailed,but there are too many unidentifiiable black blobs.Bill13.02.11 22:45. Steve wrote: On 2011-02-13 21:29:12 -0500, Bill said: BTW, if you want to really learn how to slow down your work, then you have to read Krenov's 'A Cabinet Maker's Notebook' (just finished that one). It will have you almost talking to the wood (and I'm not exaggerating too much.).: ) BTW, That is not a review. My review (as a book designer): Lots of good information in this book, but it's very difficult to read.The main point of the book seems (to me) to really open up ones eyes inan artistic way to the details.
And lest you think he might tell youjust how to go about doing that-it's exactly the opposite. Toparaphrase one sentence in the book: 'You've either got it or you don't(the ability)'. The book does, however, invite the student to try.
Ifyou don't just chew on the cover, it may change the way you look at apiece of wood. Given a chance, it will surely slow you down (while youreflect)!; ) Krenov had customers willing to pay for quality.
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Thereinlies the rub for those trying to make a living as such a wood worker(today).The design and typography is poor. But it's a gem, compared to 'The Fine Art of Cabinetmaking.' Photo reproduction is wildly varied is both - some are clear and detailed, but there are too many unidentifiiable black blobs.willshak14.02.11 05:51. Willshak wrote in: Bill wrote the following: I saw the book mentioned in the subject line mentioned on a recent episode of Roy Underhill's Woodright's Shop.
Following up on it, I noticed that Christopher Schwarz has written an updated version (including up to date terminology, cut lists, SketchUp drawings, etc.) which is being sold for $34. BTW, it was written as a fiction rather than non-fiction book. As the book is over 150 years old, I thought I'd be able to locate a copy of the original online somewhere-I didn't have any luck locating it though. Anyone seen it around? Bill Would this be the book as listed in the US Library of Congress? The print date says 1883 though. ker&searchbutton=GO#query=%28joiner%20and%20cabinet%20maker%29&filter= pz:id=lcweb ammem catalog ppoc thomas or a short cut:Did Google scan it yet?-Best regardsHanemail address is invalidwillshak14.02.11 07:48.
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On Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:29:12 -0500, Bill wrote:Larry Jaques wrote: 'Original copies of the book are extremely rare and Christopher Schwarz (editor of Popular Woodworking and Woodworking Magazine) and I decided to reprint the book with a lot of added detail. We've reprinted 'The Joiner and Cabinet Maker,' unabridged and unaltered. I have added footnotes on the original text to try to put the book into historical context and explain a little about a joiner's life in 1839.
Chris has built the three projects in the book and puts them into a modern context with complete construction drawings and cutting lists. Chris also discusses the hand-tool methods that have arisen since this book was originally published.' Sounds like a great book.Larry,I ordered Lew's book by Bingham, 'Boat Joinery and Cabinetmaking'yesterday, along with a face shield ($14 version):The Free shipping from Amazon helps, doesn't it?I'm going to hold off on the $350 model with a fan that you suggestedfor the time being as well as the 'deep-sea' model that was proposed.Hah! I'll add 'The Joiner and the Cabinet Maker' to my, 'watch list'.BTW, if you want to really learn how to slow down your work, then youhave to read Krenov's 'A Cabinet Maker's Notebook' (just finished thatone). It will have you almost talking to the wood (and I'm notexaggerating too much.).: ) BTW, That is not a review.
I picked up'Cabinetmaking and Millwork' from the library yesterday. I always havesome book going, usually a couple, even if I only read a few pages somedays. It doesn't sound like much, but even over a month or two it addsup pretty fast.
Temperatures are improving. I'm looking forward togetting back to 'work'!: )I loved the Krenov books (all at my library) even though I have nevergotten -quite- that intimate with it.
I'm not ashamed to say that Ifondle wood. It's meant to be touched and my favorite finish,Waterlox, is a hand-rubbed finish, so it works out well.-Experience is a good teacher, but she send in terrific bills.- Minna Thomas AntrimRonB14.02.11 10:45.