--- product_id: 5353829 title: "Old Ways of Working Wood: The Techniques and Tools of a Time Honored Craft" price: "31.61 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5353829-old-ways-of-working-wood-the-techniques-and-tools-time store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Old Ways of Working Wood: The Techniques and Tools of a Time Honored Craft **Price:** 31.61 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Old Ways of Working Wood: The Techniques and Tools of a Time Honored Craft - **How much does it cost?** 31.61 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5353829-old-ways-of-working-wood-the-techniques-and-tools-time) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A revised edition of a classic guide to woodworking methods that have been refined and developed over thousands of years. It teaches and preserves techniques and historical information that were lost when modern woodworking technology, dedicated to mass production, displaced the craftsman. Every woodworking operation€”chopping, splitting, using the workbench, sawing, hewing, boring, chiseling, shaping, planing, turning€”is described in detail. There is also information on the role of various tools in the evolution of wood products, the types and characteristics of wood, the preparation and maintenance of tools, collective tools of antique value, and instruction on the subtleties of the craft, from rabbeting to molding. The professional woodworker, the hobbyist, the collector, the antiques dealer, and the craft enthusiast will discover valuable information in this definitive work. It is reference, guide, and history all in one volume.This book contains over 200 line drawings by the author to illustrate age-old, yet fascinating, ways of working with wood. With chapters that describe the ways to fell a tree, methods for splitting wood, and more, along with a complete appendix and index, this is a great reference for anyone interested in the ways of wood working. Review: Intended for a gift; I'm confident it will please. - When I first saw the book I was disappointed, because I was expecting a much bigger book. It is intended as a gift for my husband, who collects antique tools and is interested in how they were used, as well as interested in using the techniques himself. I didn't see how the book could contain all the information it said it did. But when I looked inside, I was happily surprised. The paragraphs seem very detailed and full of information, and the line drawings are clear and concise. I will not get a chance to read the book, as it is a gift, but I am proud to be giving it to my husband. Review: A time honored craft indeed - This book can be the start of a great hobby that will reward you with truly handcrafted products. It will give you a lot of respect for the wooden furniture of the olden days and also even more respect for the power tools we use today. If you love woodworking then I can not recommend this book more highly as it will show you it all began. There is something special about working wood with a hand tool into a fine piece of furniture that will make a great addition to your home. I was very pleased with how information is presented in this book and it is very easy to read and understand. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #669,284 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #688 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #25,724 in Crafts & Hobbies (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 183 Reviews | ## Images ![Old Ways of Working Wood: The Techniques and Tools of a Time Honored Craft - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81aLTpx3G7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intended for a gift; I'm confident it will please. *by C***P on November 29, 2013* When I first saw the book I was disappointed, because I was expecting a much bigger book. It is intended as a gift for my husband, who collects antique tools and is interested in how they were used, as well as interested in using the techniques himself. I didn't see how the book could contain all the information it said it did. But when I looked inside, I was happily surprised. The paragraphs seem very detailed and full of information, and the line drawings are clear and concise. I will not get a chance to read the book, as it is a gift, but I am proud to be giving it to my husband. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A time honored craft indeed *by W***N on March 17, 2017* This book can be the start of a great hobby that will reward you with truly handcrafted products. It will give you a lot of respect for the wooden furniture of the olden days and also even more respect for the power tools we use today. If you love woodworking then I can not recommend this book more highly as it will show you it all began. There is something special about working wood with a hand tool into a fine piece of furniture that will make a great addition to your home. I was very pleased with how information is presented in this book and it is very easy to read and understand. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is a nice overall survey and is useful for both those who ... *by A***N on September 6, 2017* This book is a nice overall survey and is useful for both those who are lightly interested in the subject as well as those who are interested in a place to start a whole exploration of the subject. Alex Bealer also has a book on blacksmithing for those who lean that way. Overall, a very good starter book, or even a nostalgia book for those of us who remember country living. Recommended , of course. 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