Ditto the Underhill books.
Also, the set of books by Bernard.
Ditto the Underhill books.
Also, the set of books by Bernard.
Lasse,
You can get most of the Lost Art Press titles from Hyvlar.se in Sweden. They are all focused on hand tools.
Thanks. I bought my LN no5 there.
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.
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.
i like james krenov. you may be able to find his books used online for cheap.
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:
jtkThe 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
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
- Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
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!
I thought the Danes used axes and knives only for their woodworking
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.