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    Ditto the Underhill books.

    Also, the set of books by Bernard.

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    Lasse,
    You can get most of the Lost Art Press titles from Hyvlar.se in Sweden. They are all focused on hand tools.

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    Thanks. I bought my LN no5 there.

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    In addition to those already named (Roy Underhill being my favorite and the most inspirational to me personally), I love "Modern Practical Joinery" by George Ellis.
    Your endgrain is like your bellybutton. Yes, I know you have it. No, I don't want to see it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lasse Hilbrandt View Post
    I sure do pay lots of tax but Im pretty sure I wont find what Im looking for at the library. There is litterally No Danish litterature about woodworking.
    When I read this quote I looked over and right next to me was an open book Gammelt vaerktoj. There is a great picture of Alfr. Nielsen & Sons vaerksted.
    Nielsen 1890.jpg

    I use 18th century books to learn historic techniques. The books written in the early 20th century are helpful, but you have to consider that handwork took a nosedive in the early 19th century. Most 1900 how-to manuals are kind of watered down. It would be pretty interesting to uncover a Danish book on woodworking from 1770 or something.

    Snedker
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    Love Aldren!
    ~ Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.

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    i like james krenov. you may be able to find his books used online for cheap.

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    Lost Arts Press > http://blog.lostartpress.com/ < is in the works of publishing a book that may have some of what you want.

    The Woodworker: The Charles H. Hayward Years

    http://blog.lostartpress.com/2016/01...ayward-part-i/

    Not sure if this covers the information you seek:

    The first volume is on tools and the second is on techniques. The volumes are organized as follows:

    Volume I: Tools
    Sharpening
    Setting Out Tools & Chisels
    Planes
    Saws
    Boring Tools
    Carving
    Turning
    Veneering & Inlay

    Volume II: Techniques
    General Techniques
    Miscellaneous Tools & Techniques
    jtk
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    Sorry, Lasse, I failed to notice it was you posting, and so reacted based on what can usually be found in American libraries. I am sorry to hear Denmark's libraries are so deficient; maybe we need to entice you over here for a visit!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Houghton View Post
    Sorry, Lasse, I failed to notice it was you posting, and so reacted based on what can usually be found in American libraries. I am sorry to hear Denmark's libraries are so deficient; maybe we need to entice you over here for a visit!
    This is where this site could use the "like" button
    Best regards

    Lasse Hilbrandt

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    I thought the Danes used axes and knives only for their woodworking

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Wilkins View Post
    Jim Toplin The Traditional Woodworker
    and either of Tom Fidgens unplugged books.


    +1 Helpful, information about contemporary hand tool woodworking, some basic shop appliances and projects.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Wilkins View Post
    Jim Toplin The Traditional Woodworker
    and either of Tom Fidgens unplugged books.
    A second to both, I love Fidgen especially.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lasse Hilbrandt View Post
    Thanks. I bought my LN no5 there.

    A wonderful plane...were I not so in love with my vintage Stanley, I would own one...

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    Not a book recommendation, but since Underhill was mentioned if you haven't seen his TED X talk here's a link.
    http://youtu.be/Au1TbIyLcPU

    Funny and inspirational from an iconic handtool woodworker.

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