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The Workbench Book: A Craftsman's Guide to Workbenches for Every Type of Woodworking |
by: Scott Landis
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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 684.08
EAN: 9781561582709
Format: Illustrated
ISBN: 1561582700
Label: Taunton
Manufacturer: Taunton
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: September 01, 1998
Publisher: Taunton
Release Date: September 01, 1998
Studio: Taunton
Alternate Versions:
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
"If I only bought one woodwork book, this first and definitive book on the workbench would be it".--"Woodworker Magazine". 278 color photos. 185 drawings.
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- Perfect companion to Schleining's book.Lon Schleining's book "The Workbench" is the book of dreams. This book is more practical. The bench I completed a few months ago (after a couple of years of study) is based more on the ideas in Schleining's and more on Landis' book for procedure.
I particularly enjoyed the chapter on Japanese Beams & Trestles.
If you can afford it, buy both workbench books (unless there is some important particular you need, you won't need a third book). If not, pick this one if you need ... Read More
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- An easy 5 starsThe Workbench Book serves as either a coffee table book or as a working guide to getting to just the right workbench built for yourself. The book is beautifully produced. The photos are beautiful and the text is wonderful.
I chose the words "working guide" above carefully. The pretty pictures aside, the real value of this book to me was in being walked through just how many different ways a bench can be used. As I read it, I found myself constantly comparing my own work habits against ... Read More
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- super usefulInformative and readable. Obviously a labor of love. I give it 5 stars even though the Tom Caspar-inspired design I've settled on didn't come from this book.
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- The Workbench Great BookA very complete workbench guide with just enough history, lots of technical info, and with high quality pictures and drawings.
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- The Workbench BookVery fine expository writing for those interested in the history of and current state-of-the-art woodworking benches and accessories. Enclosed plans are a nice plus. The resource section is excellent. Well researched, well written, photography is exceptional.
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