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New book.. Quiet Woodworking: In An Unquiet World

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WoodSkills

Discussion Starter · 9 mo ago (Edited by Moderator)

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What did I do this summer? Wrote a book of course. "_Quiet Woodworking: In An Unquiet World_". This was my summer project over a 3.5 month period. Write about the dichotomy of hand tool woodworking in a modern world. I delve into how my furniture pieces are created using hand tools. Why we need to maintain a tradition of working with hand tools in today's environment where technology permeates our lives.

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therealSteveN

· #2 · 9 mo ago

There was a time, not that long ago where one of the options for our young ones was to enter into the realm of using your hands, and tools, though many were machine tools to make things, possibly even a future living. Then the powers that be in "education" decided no that just doesn't work, YOU need to go to College, must go, and all of the programs across the lands were scrapped.

I fear we move further away from the knowledge of skills needed for both hand tool woodworking as well as machine tools. I fell sad about that, and hope that new woodworkers keep coming. If your book can help anyone see what is possible, I wish you the best of luck with a large publication.

WoodSkills

Discussion Starter · #3 · 9 mo ago

Hi,

The book does touch on this topic.

Thx,
Norman

MrRon

· #4 · 9 mo ago

Some industries still offer apprentice programs. Where else can they get skilled labor.

wildwoodbybrianjohns

· #5 · 9 mo ago

The tradition is also waning in Japan, yet there are University level programs that teach trades of various sorts. And some of the hand-work trades have been designated as National Treasures, so there are grants and incentives for young people to pursue. Maybe something like that could be introduced in the US, by some well-meaning somebody or other?

OleCuss

· #6 · 9 mo ago (Edited by Moderator)

I went to Amazon to see if I could learn more about what the book is about. I think I failed but I'm not sure.

I found the book on Amazon and on your site but I'm still not sure what it is about.

You mention your journey and quietude seems to be a good part of the book along with building skills and coordination. All of that is good but I'm really not into reading a book about the zen of woodworking without power tools.

Since the book is apparently 182 pages I'm betting there are at least a few plans. I'm betting you address which hand tools are most essential and versatile. I'd also be guessing that you provide simple ways to sharpen and tune the tools. Probably a bunch of other stuff as well.

But as it is, one could be left with the idea that you tell us about your journey in woodworking and sing the joys of hand tools. There's nothing wrong with that but you might want to tell us more about what the book would do for me/us.

It's likely a gold mine of information about how to design, plan, choose and use hand tools, assemble, and finish. If it is, I'm guessing you'll sell more books if you tell us that it is.

Brag just a little about your work. You're obviously very skillful!

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Unknowncraftsman

· #7 · 9 mo ago

I think that's great you wrote a book on woodworking. I'm ok with you plugging it here. Seems like the right thing to do
I do wonder if your woodworking is as good as your wordworking? < I invented this word

Good Luck

WoodSkills

Discussion Starter · #8 · 9 mo ago (Edited by Moderator)

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This is the "About the Author" page from the new book.

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WoodSkills

Discussion Starter · #9 · 9 mo ago

Thanks!

I think that's great you wrote a book on woodworking. I'm ok with you plugging it here. Seems like the right thing to do
I do wonder if your woodworking is as good as your wordworking? < I invented this word
Good Luck

- Aj2

Sylvain

· #10 · 9 mo ago

what about the table of content?

WoodSkills

Discussion Starter · #11 · 9 mo ago

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Yes Sylvain, thank you for the suggestion.

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Peteybadboy

· #12 · 9 mo ago

Congratulations on your book!

bandit571

· #13 · 9 mo ago

The Dungeon Shop USUALLY is a quiet place…until the cussing starts…there is a few power tools, though…not many, not all see use on a project…

Maybe one needs another book..one about running a Hybrid Shop?

controlfreak

· #14 · 9 mo ago

How bout a free copy?...just kidding. I have a small shop and I have limited myself to all hand tool and some bandsaw for the mundane stuff. I like the quiet, dust reduction and safety of using hand tools. I also like the challenge of learning or figuring out "just how did things get made before power tools". I was looking up the title, is it ebook only?

WoodSkills

Discussion Starter · #15 · 9 mo ago

Thank You!

Congratulations on your book!

- Peteybadboy

WoodSkills

Discussion Starter · #16 · 9 mo ago

Good to hear you embrace hand tools. I do use a bandsaw in my work, so not all hand tools

It is in eBook format at the moment.

Thanks.

How bout a free copy?...just kidding. I have a small shop and I have limited myself to all hand tool and some bandsaw for the mundane stuff. I like the quiet, dust reduction and safety of using hand tools. I also like the challenge of learning or figuring out "just how did things get made before power tools". I was looking up the title, is it ebook only?

- controlfreak

Sylvain

· #17 · 9 mo ago

I see:

- sacrifice speed not quality.

I tend to think that machining is only quicker when doing multiple occurrences of a same thing. Many people spend a lot of time making jigs and adjustments.

Machining is necessary for those using sheet goods though.

My workspace is so small that even a bandsaw would be difficult to install.

- patience over speed
Hurrying up tend to give lesser results with the risk of having to redo the piece.

DevinT

· #18 · 8 mo ago

Added to my Amazon cart. Can’t wait!

DevinT

· #19 · 8 mo ago

Arrived and reading.

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DevinT

· #20 · 7 mo ago

An excellent read.

I would like to bolster the author’s titled point by adding that my last three bills for electricity in my own residence have been $800, $830, and $700, respectively.

There will be a time in the near future within our lives where the cost of electricity is the limiting factor in our production over the price of tools and materials. I am already at that nexus and using my power tools to fashion hand tools so I never need electricity again.

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