Author: Roger Bradley UlrichPublisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300103410
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Tecnicas Romanas en madera.
One Good Turn
Author: Witold RybczynskiPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684867303
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
The Best Tool of the Millennium The seeds of Rybczynski's elegant and illuminating new book were sown by The New York Times, whose editors asked him to write an essay identifying "the best tool of the millennium." The award-winning author of Home, A Clearing in the Distance, and Now I Sit Me Down, Rybczynski once built a house using only hand tools. His intimate knowledge of the toolbox -- both its contents and its history -- serves him beautifully on his quest. One Good Turn is a story starring Archimedes, who invented the water screw and introduced the helix, and Leonardo, who sketched a machine for carving wood screws. It is a story of mechanical discovery and genius that takes readers from ancient Greece to car design in the age of American industry. Rybczynski writes an ode to the screw, without which there would be no telescope, no microscope -- in short, no enlightenment science. One of our finest cultural and architectural historians, Rybczynski renders a graceful, original, and engaging portrait of the tool that changed the course of civilization.
Author: Peter C. WelshOld Ways of Working Wood
Author: Alex BealerPublisher: Castle Books
ISBN: 9780785807100
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book 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 operationâ?¬â? chopping, splitting, using the workbench, sawing, hewing, boring, chiseling, shaping, planing, turningâ?¬â? 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.
The Genius of Japanese Carpentry
Author: Azby BrownPublisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462913784
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The Genius of Japanese Carpentry tells the story of the 1200-year-old Yakushiji monastery in Nara and the dedicated modern-day craftsmen who are working to restore what has been lost to the depredations of time, fire and warfare. Although the full monastery reconstruction will not be completed until 2030, one of the main temples, the Picture Hall, has been completely restored employing the same woodworking technology used to create the original building. This new edition of an architectural classic is by Azby Brown—one of the world's leading experts on Japanese architecture. It contains a new preface and many new text materials and photographs—most of them now available in color for the first time. Azby Brown chronicles the painstaking restoration of the temple through extensive interviews with the carpenters and woodworkers along with original drawings based on the plans of master carpenter Tsunekazu Nishioka. An inspiring testament to the dedication of these craftsmen and their philosophy of carpentry work as a form of personal fulfillment, The Genius of Japanese Carpentry offers detailed documentation of this singular project and a moving reminder of the unique cultural continuity found in Japan.
Ancient Carpenters' Tools
Author: Henry C. MercerPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486320219
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Over 250 illustrations depict tools identical to ancient devices once used by Greeks, Egyptians, and Chinese, including axes, saws, clamps, chisels, mallets, and much more. Invaluable sourcebook.
Egyptian Woodworking and Furniture
Author: Geoffrey KillenPublisher: Shire Publications
ISBN: 9780747802396
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Gives a description of Egyptian woodworking since the earliest times. This book examines the sources of wood and other materials used by Egyptian carpenters. It also explains the techniques used to embellish timber and the complex joints employed in carcase construction and describes woodworking tools and processes throughout the Dynastic period.
Japanese Woodworking Tools
Author: Toshio ŌdatePublisher:
ISBN: 9780918804198
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
This text shows how to use Japanese tools effectively and maintain them properly, and explains the role they play in traditional Japanese craftsmanship. It describes how to create razor-sharp cutting edges and introduces almost 50 different planes.--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Dictionary of American Hand Tools
Author: Alvin SellensPublisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764315923
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
Here is the greatest assembly of hand tools ever assembled. It is a fascinating chronicle of nearly every tool ever used in North America, including ancient tools used by Native Americans; trade tools used to create coaches, pianos, ships, and saddles; tools for harvesting farm goods, turpentine, and ice; and tools for fine trades such as bookbinding and watch repair. The tools are organized according to profession, from Beekeeper to Wheelwright, and will fascinate todays practitioners of these trades and hobbies. This comprehensive volume includes more than 4,500 images from catalog illustrations, trade literature, and hand drawings. Descriptions provide dimensions and applications. This is a must have for the tool collector and antique dealer, as well as anyone fascinated by the means of production.
Woodworking with Hand Tools
Author: Editors of Fine WoodworkingPublisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 9781631869396
Category : Woodwork
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For woodworkers, hand tools put the emphasis on the process of woodworking rather than the result. Yet hand tools also are essential to the highest level of craftsmanship, bringing a refinement to work that machines alone cannot produce. Whether using hand tools alone as a source of pleasure, quality, or efficiency, or in combination with machines, woodworker can trust the information in Woodworking with Hand Tools, a collection of 35 articles from the experts at Fine Woodworking magazine. In Woodworking with Hand Tools, expert craftsmen explain how they choose, sharpen, and use every kind of hand tool. There's advice on tool maintenance, techniques for getting the most from the tools, and projects made using hand tools. With clear photographs, drawings, and step-by-step instructions, Woodworking with Hand Tools will be a useful and necessary resource for anyone who works wood.
