Woodworking Basics by P Korn

Woodworking Basics by P Korn

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In this revision of Working with Wood: The Basics of Craftsmanship (1993), the longtime instructor of a basic woodworking class introduces wood's properties and techniques (hand and power) for projects which utilize these skills. Korn still regards hands-on experience as the best teacher. Annotation

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Woodworking Basics by P Korn

The book takes a classical approach to teaching woodworking, introducing fundamental tools and shop practice. It is a solid, systematic learning tool for the advanced beginner seeking to master the basics of woodworking craftsmanship. This is a book with a strong point of view. It is the basis of the two-week basic woodworking college class that the author currently runs at the Centre for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. It pushes the idea that learning basic skills is essential to craftsmanship. This is a valid teaching approach based on a long tradition of European apprenticeship (as espoused by Tage Frid, Alan Peters and James Krenov). There is good pedagogical precedent for the idea that learning it right (the techniques and the principles) is an essential foundation. One can always depart from it later, using shop aids and power tools to do a process more quickly or efficiently..

Korn is the director of the Rockport, Maine-based Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, which offers hands-on woodworking workshops. Working with Wood (The Taunton Press, 1993) is his first book.

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ISBN 13 9781561586202
ISBN 10 156158620X
Title Woodworking Basics
Author P Korn
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taunton Press Inc
Year published 2003-10-01
Number of pages 208
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.