Woodland Craft
Book description
Accompany woodsman Ben Law as he celebrates the amazing diversity of craft products made from materials sourced directly from the woods. Including brooms, rakes, pegs, spoons, chairs, baskets, fencing, yurts and even a caravan, the items are hewn from freshly cut green wood, shaped by hand and infused with a…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Woodland Craft as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is a beautifully written and illustrated book that captures the essence of traditional woodland craftsmanship.
As a carpenter, I was enthralled by Ben’s descriptions of sustainable woodland management practices and his detailed instructions on how to make everything from baskets to pole barns using only the timber from his wood.
His passion for the craft shines through on every page, and if you are into truly hand-made carpentry then this is the book for you.
From Rupert's list on inspiring you to build your own timber framed home.
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