Green Woodworking Pattern Book: Over 300 Traditional Craft Designs by Ray Tabor
Green woodworking involves the use of freshly-felled timber (unseasoned wood), and embraces a number of traditional woodland crafts, including turning and carving. This book contains over 300 patterns for traditional craft designs, from fences and gates to light pulls and door wedges all with detailed dimensions. Each item has annotated black-and-white patterns, a brief description, historical information and details of the materials that should be used. Both a historical record and a sourcebook for those looking to use their green woodworking skills to make traditional items of beauty, the book covers:
- Special tools and devices
- Fencing and gates
- Garden furniture
- Green wood in building
- Wooden tools
- Turnery and treen
- Benches and stools
- Chairs
- Baskets
- Plus: walking sticks, spoons, whistles, tent pegs and boot removers