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David Charlesworth's book

Gary B

>Well, I was walking through woodcraft yesterday and happened upon this book-"David Charlesworth's Furniture making Techniques". Now I have followed some of his writings in FW (Ruler Trick mainly) and was impressed so I picked up the book. I can say it's interesting, and well written. I really like the fact that he's only publishing tips that came from pragmatic solutions in his own shop. Also, this seems to be the only book covering the "twisted dovetails" that I've seen on this board before. very cool stuff. I've read alot about plane fettling, and have done a few planes, but he offers some great tips I've never heard before. His writings seem to offer an openness that others may not posess. For example, many times through the book he solicits advice from the readers if they have more experience in a certain technique then he does. I can admire someone who doesn't feel the need to believe that their way is THE way. Anyways, If you haven't seen this book yet, take a look at it.

PS. Apparently this book has been published for some time. So either I've missed it, or It hasn't been readily available in the US?!?

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Several books out see Lie-Nielsen site

VLParisian

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Don Pierson

>My experience is similar to yours. A couple of years ago I happened onto his book by chance. I was and still am interesting in learning about woodworking as a 72 year old newbie to the art. From the title I thought the book was way beyond my skill level but once I saw the book I found it was more about basic skills. The book is excellent and since then I bought his dvd's on sharpening. It was eye opening to see how professionals do the basics of the art. I was more than pleased when I got 0.001" shavings and end grain shavings!

I have a fascination for twisted dovetails, I think it is one of the better joints, and his treatment is best I have found.


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Re: Several books out see Lie-Nielsen site

Robert Henderson

>You have to tell us what that neat object in the picture is!

It looks like a combination of book end, music box and storage container.

Way cool.

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Gold Star for Robert!

Don Pierson

>You are correct...it is a music box, book end, and storage box! It was a birthday present for a granddaughter.

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