Sharing his legendary techniques for coopered doors, doweling, dovetail joints, frame-and-panel work, and other cabinetry details, master craftsman Krenov shows how to shape wood the way it was meant to be shaped. Beginning with the basics of selecting and preparing wood, he shows how first-rate execution and flawless finished surfaces are the hallmark of his work, and can be in yours, too. "James Krenov's views on craftsmanship have enlightened and inspired woodworkers around the world."--American Woodworker. 192 pages, 279 b/w illus., 8 1/2 x 11.

The Fine Art of Cabinetmaking

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

James Krenov

Home Improvement & Design

Van Nostrand Reinhold Inc.,U.S.

Internationally acclaimed woodworker James Krenov shares his questions and experiences concerning the art of cabinetmaking in this unique and personal guide.

Impractical Cabinet Maker

Van Nost. Reinhold

Krenov once again provides instruction and inspiration to his legions of fans. In this oversized format you'll find 100 black-and-white photographs, 47 in color, and an intimate text that showcases the peak of his talent. The pictures by Bengt Carlen reveal the signature on all of Krenov's pieces-- precision, delicacy, quiet strength, intricate grains, satin-smooth finishes, matched joints, attention to detail, and a respect for the tools and materials themselves. These are but a few of the more than 20 examples exhibited in this collection--*a cabinet of old Swedish elm *a writing table of Italian walnut *a no-glass showcase of lemon wood *a wall cabinet of English brown oak *plus numerous others. 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11 1/2.

James Krenov, Worker in Wood

Van Nostrand Reinhold Company

Krenov's deeply personal chronicle traces his relationship to the wood he uses and to the craft he's spent a lifetime perfecting. He covers starting out, finding one's true self in the work, developing habits that increase the joys. "...captured the imaginations of woodworkers around the world...it had a profound effect."— American Woodworker . "A master craftsman talks compellingly about why and how he works and the thoughts and feelings that intertwine in his creations with wood."— Reference & Research Book News . 136 pages (4 in color), 131 b/w illus., 8 3/8 X 10 7/8.

A Cabinetmaker's Notebook

Sterling

Through example and anecdote, Krenov explains the intricacies of fitting doors, making and using "real" veneers, the basic considerations of working with solid wood, and the challenge of creating showcase cabinets

The Impractical Cabinetmaker

Prentice-Hall Press

A master craftsman describes the techniques and design considerations he used in creating the cabinets, tables, and wooden objects pictured

James Krenov: Worker in Wood

Science & Math

Technology

London: B T Batsford Ltd, 2000. Paperbound, about 11 inches tall by 8.5 inches wide, 125 pages. Index of makers. Profusely illustrated in color (photos primarily by Seth Janofsky); foreword by Ellis Walentine.

With Wakened Hands

Crafts & Hobbies

B.T.BATSFORD LTD

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