Impractical Cabinetmaker

Krenov on Composing, Making, and Detailing

James Krenov

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Craven Street Books
01 March 1999

Furniture & furnishings manufacture; DIY: carpentry & woodworking

"nternationally acclaimed woodworker James Krenov shares his questions and experiences concerning the art of cabinetmaking in this unique and personal guide. ""You're...in for a treat, as all of [Krenov's] volumes are excellent....you'll want to read some chapters again and again....

You'll thoroughly enjoy the way he describes his approach to a new design with a full statement of the steps he goes through to resolve the problems associated with it. You'll marvel at his discoveries, empathize with his frustrations, and rejoice at the conclusion of his quest for the ultimate product....

Addresses the physical aspects of the craft...with the same thoroughness and thoughtfulness one would expect from a thinking craftsman...""

16 colour & 135 b/w photographs, 22 line drawings"

By: James Krenov
Imprint: Craven Street Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 448g
ISBN: 9780941936514
ISBN 10: 0941936511
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 March 1999
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Contents: Woodcraft Today; Some Thoughts About Solid Wood; Using Solid Wood; 'Real' Veneer; Logic; Repairing Mistakes; Marvellous Things; Composing: Another Approach To Design; Starting Point; A Writing Table; Carved Curves; A Playful Thing; Showcase Cabinets; 'Those People'; Conclusion.

James Krenov