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Post by thebloke on Aug 28, 2008 8:45:24 GMT
Having just read Robert Inghams 'Cutting Edge Cabinet Making' I reckon this has to be one for Scrits list - Rob
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Post by paulchapman on Aug 28, 2008 10:16:54 GMT
I'll second that. A great book. Published by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd ISBN: 978-1-86108-518-4 The book covers Robert Ingham's approach to design, materials and construction. Contains many of Robert Ingham's innovative jigs which enable him to produce such accurate and precise work. Very nicely illustrated - and his workshop is something else  Cheers  Paul |
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Post by thebloke on Aug 28, 2008 12:20:48 GMT
I'll second that. A great book. Published by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd ISBN: 978-1-86108-518-4 The book covers Robert Ingham's approach to design, materials and construction. Contains many of Robert Ingham's innovative jigs which enable him to produce such accurate and precise work. Very nicely illustrated - and his workshop is something else Cheers Paul ...and for those that aren't aware of the size and scale of RI's shop it's almost 11,000 sq' which ain't a bad size for a single bloke to work it. It's also so immaculate that is probably cleaner than the operating theatre in your local NHS hospital - Rob |
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Post by Scrit on Aug 28, 2008 20:11:28 GMT
..and for those that aren't aware of the size and scale of RI's shop it's almost 11,000 sq'.... So just a tad larger than the average small joinery manufacturer, then  |
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Post by thebloke on Aug 29, 2008 8:38:25 GMT
..and for those that aren't aware of the size and scale of RI's shop it's almost 11,000 sq'.... So just a tad larger than the average small joinery manufacturer, then I wonder how many individual joiners have got a space of approx 35 yards square to work in (not sq yds)...not many - Rob |
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Post by jake on Aug 29, 2008 20:06:31 GMT
Can I nominate everything Krenov ever wrote, just to wind up Jacob?
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Post by thebloke on Sept 1, 2008 9:17:50 GMT
Can I nominate everything Krenov ever wrote, just to wind up Jacob? Jake - you're far too late with this one...I did it a while ago. Worked a treat ;D ;D - Rob |
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Post by jake on Sept 1, 2008 13:39:45 GMT
OK. Can I nominate everything that hippy dipstick Krenov ever wrote, just to wind up Jacob again?
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Post by engineerone on Sept 1, 2008 13:51:08 GMT
and what about a few makepeace books too to really wind the spring tight ;D paul |
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Post by mrgrimsdale on Sept 1, 2008 20:13:36 GMT
OK. Can I nominate everything that hippy dipstick Krenov ever wrote, just to wind up Jacob again? I've already given the old twerp a going over (see earlier post). Happy to do it again if anyone thinks I've missed anything ;D ;D cheers Jacob PS I've been away for a few days in Wet Wales. Have I missed anything at all? |
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Post by modernist on Sept 1, 2008 21:03:33 GMT
I see Alan Peters tome gets several metions above. Whilst I love his work I thought Stobart the publisher ruined the lst edition. They seem to have the ability to extract the exitement out of any material.
Van Nostrand on the other hand........... ;D ;D
Brian
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Post by mrgrimsdale on Sept 1, 2008 21:56:20 GMT
I see Alan Peters tome gets several metions above. Whilst I love his work I thought Stobart the publisher ruined the lst edition. They seem to have the ability to extract the exitement out of any material. Van Nostrand on the other hand........... ;D ;D Brian Is that a Van Nostrand edition? Explain please Brian! I agree abt Stobart. The book is good, but in serious need of both editing and designing. Almost could have been a little classic, alongside Welsh Stick Chairs and (very few) others. Best bit is chap 1 "The Cotswold School and the Birth of the Craft Furniture Movement" Could do with an epilogue along the lines of "The Death of...ditto." and bring it up to date with some well known names! cheers Jacob |
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Post by mrgrimsdale on Oct 4, 2008 11:04:14 GMT
3 books I've been looking at.
Woodturning - A Foundation Course. Keith Rowley.
Bit waffly but generally very good practical advice. Just right for me at the mo as I am turning to turning in a small way. Recommend
Furniture Design Garth Graves
I bought this on the strength of the chapter and topic headings, which look like the makings of a very good book. Unfortunately this isn't it! Well its OK in parts - they all are. Putting it back on ebay shortly. Don't waste our money!
The Woodwright's Shop Roy Underhill
Came this morning. Got it after reading something by Chris Shwarz
Risky business working under the shadow of George Sturt's great classic title, but this looks very interesting and I'm looking forward to reading it.
Subtitled - A Practical Guide to Traditional Woodcraft it's very American backwoodsy - "paddle faster, I hear banjos".
Just flipped through it so far but something deeply fascinating on every page!
cheers
Jacob
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Post by mrgrimsdale on Jan 6, 2009 21:28:20 GMT
Nice copy of John Brown's 'Welsh Stick Chairs' hereOften over £100 on Abe books etc |
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Post by jonnyd on Jan 6, 2009 21:47:59 GMT
The Wheelwright's Shop and Welsh Stick Chairs to set the scene. Seems to be only one copy of the latter for sale in the whole of Britain at the mo (from me via Amazon). They seem to ask daft prices so I have too. I got it on ebay for £6. If it doesn't go in a few weeks I'll offer it here for tenner ;D cheers Jacob I thought you was going to offer it for a tenner not fifty quid ;D |
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Post by mrgrimsdale on Jan 6, 2009 22:12:34 GMT
The Wheelwright's Shop and Welsh Stick Chairs to set the scene. Seems to be only one copy of the latter for sale in the whole of Britain at the mo (from me via Amazon). They seem to ask daft prices so I have too. I got it on ebay for £6. If it doesn't go in a few weeks I'll offer it here for tenner ;D cheers Jacob I thought you was going to offer it for a tenner not fifty quid ;D It's a different edition/copy I'm keeping the cheap one. ;D |
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Post by modernist on Jan 6, 2009 22:36:45 GMT
I see Alan Peters tome gets several metions above. Whilst I love his work I thought Stobart the publisher ruined the lst edition. They seem to have the ability to extract the exitement out of any material. Van Nostrand on the other hand........... ;D ;D Brian Is that a Van Nostrand edition? Explain please Brian! Publishers of the original and best JK bibles ;D Brian |
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Post by Head clansman on Jan 6, 2009 22:48:13 GMT
Hi All
Making & Modifying Woodworking Tools . Jim kingshott
Making Workbenches. sam allen
hc
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