The Encyclopedia of Green Woodworking
The Encyclopedia of Green Woodworking
by Ray Tabor
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One our best selling titles from the master woodsman Ray Tabor about the natural way of working with unseasoned wood to create a huge variety of useful products. Based on over three decades of working with green wood, Ray has collected all his knowledge together in The Encyclopedia of Green Woodworking – a book for beginners and experts alike.
Contents include: creating & maintaining your own woodland; key skills; fuel; fencing & hurdles; lathes and turnery; baskets; walking sticks; spoons; benches, stools & chairs; garden furniture and more. Clear away the mystique and acquire a creative and inexpensive skill. If you want to make something from green wood comprehensive instructions will probably be found in this book.
When we asked Ray to update The Encyclopedia of Green Woodworking he said not much had changed - the techniques and products had been good for the last 1000 years, so should be okay for the next 1000. We did however update some stuff and all the references for the latest edition.
I only found green woodworking this year whilst trying to make use of a hazel tree I have.
I have found a couple of books I like by Ray Tabor and Ben Law but found Ray's work much more rounded over the whole process and background rather than just the actual making.
I'll be honest, I got this book as it particularly mentioned walking sticks and spoons and even though it was only part of one chapter on both items, it was enough for what I wanted.
As this is an encyclopedia of the subject though, it is very thorough and it is the best book I have picked up on the subject. I'm definitely going to dip in and out of this but also read it throughout when I get a chance.
A MUST for any green woodworker enthusiast.