The Woodwright's Shop A Practical Guide to Traditional Woodcraft (Paperback)

From the Publisher: Roy Underhill has captivated thousands with his books and television programs on old-time woodworking. He brings to woodworking the intimate relationship with wood that craftsmen enjoyed in the days before power tools. Combining historical background, folklore, alternative technology, and humor, he provides a source of general information as well as step-by-step instructions for a great selection of projects.More than 330 photographs illustrate historical information on traditional woodworking and detailed introductions to specific tasks, projects, and techniques, from tree felling to timberframe construction