Bound in the publishers original grey cloth over boards, spine stamped in white. Probably more than any other tool in the shop, the custom workbench reflects the personality and experience of its maker. This library collection contains books which consist of both html and pdf format files. Problems involved with crosscutting on the table saw. Publication date 1987 topics workbenches, woodwork publisher. A craftsmans guide to workbenches for every type of woodworking craftsmans guide to new edition by landis, scott isbn. Sam allen has written one of the great books on the design and construction of workbenches. The workbench book by scott landis had inspired me to make my own workbench back in 2000. The bench also shows up in scott landiss the workbench.
Each year, there seems to be yet another tome on how to put together a suitable westernstyle bench for woodworking, but as far as i am concerned none of these surpass landis book on the subject because of its sheer variety and thoroughness. A craftsmans guide to workbenches for every type of woodworking landis, scott on. The workbench book scott landis craftsman guide fine woodworking. Landis is a freelance editor and writer on various. Book by scott landis as well as in fine woodworking issue 53 julyaugust. The author, scott landis, is a thoughtful writersomething i appreciate in an author. This book is older and far superior to more contemporary books on building workbenches. Holder, shopmade bench vise, and a tip for storing. Great workbench and woodworking books workbench design.
Additional gift options are available when buying one ebook at a time. I had bought this book back in 1999 from amazon and it gave me so much inspiration that i took several of. I started on my bench after i read the workbench book by scott landis about 8 years ago. There are benches for cabinetmakers, boatbuilders, carvers, and country chairmakers. This book was printed and bound in the united states of america.
Bootsbauern, schnitzern, instrumentenbauern oder japanischen holzwerkern. An excerpt from the workbench book by scott landis. And for the great majority of makers, the construction of the workbench is a labor of love. A craftsmans guide to workbenches for every type of woodworking. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If i only bought one woodwork book, this first and definitive book on the workbench would be it. In the workbench book, scott landis examines benches for all kinds of woodworking from a traditional shaker bench to a massproduced workmate.