The Woodworker's Bible
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For every craftsman who has ever stood before a raw plank and imagined the finished form within, The Woodworker's Bible by Percy W. Blandford is the definitive companion — a comprehensive, authoritative guide that covers every facet of the woodworking craft, from foundational techniques to advanced joinery, tool selection, and finishing. Blandford, a prolific and highly respected technical author, instructs with remarkable clarity, presenting each topic in a logical, step-by-step progression that speaks equally to the ambitious beginner and the seasoned workshop professional. The text details an exhaustive range of skills — sawing, planing, carving, turning, and cabinet-making — supported by precise diagrams and practical advice drawn from decades of hands-on expertise. Beyond its role as a technical manual, this work stands as a testament to the enduring artistry of woodworking, arguing that mastery of the craft is as much about understanding materials as it is about wielding tools. Blandford's writing style is precise yet accessible, never condescending, always respectful of the reader's intelligence and ambition. Whether you are building your first bookshelf or restoring a period piece of furniture, this encyclopaedic volume will sit permanently open on your workbench — the question is not whether you will need it, but how quickly you will wear out the pages.
Author: Percy W. Blandford
Format: Hardback
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For every craftsman who has ever stood before a raw plank and imagined the finished form within, The Woodworker's Bible by Percy W. Blandford is the definitive companion — a comprehensive, authoritative guide that covers every facet of the woodworking craft, from foundational techniques to advanced joinery, tool selection, and finishing. Blandford, a prolific and highly respected technical author, instructs with remarkable clarity, presenting each topic in a logical, step-by-step progression that speaks equally to the ambitious beginner and the seasoned workshop professional. The text details an exhaustive range of skills — sawing, planing, carving, turning, and cabinet-making — supported by precise diagrams and practical advice drawn from decades of hands-on expertise. Beyond its role as a technical manual, this work stands as a testament to the enduring artistry of woodworking, arguing that mastery of the craft is as much about understanding materials as it is about wielding tools. Blandford's writing style is precise yet accessible, never condescending, always respectful of the reader's intelligence and ambition. Whether you are building your first bookshelf or restoring a period piece of furniture, this encyclopaedic volume will sit permanently open on your workbench — the question is not whether you will need it, but how quickly you will wear out the pages.