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A celebration of good craftsmanship by a Norwegian master carpenter - the anatomy of a job well done.
"An enriching and poetic tribute to manual labour" Karl Ove Knausgård
"In Thorstensen's skilled hands, the everyday story of a suburban loft conversion is turned into an urgent study on the value of doing good work. It should be widely read." Robert Penn - author of The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees
This is, quite simply, the story of a loft conversion. It is also a book about work and identity, about collaboration and pride in skilled craftsmanship, and about what it means to make things with your hands in a consumerism-driven world.
A master carpenter and builder with thirty years' experience, Thorstensen gives a matter-of-fact, reflective voice to the workers who construct our living spaces and our urban environment. He looks upon his tools as an important part of himself and as a reflection of his respect for his trade, and he addresses the gulf in understanding and communication between skilled craftsmen and "academic" workers.
From the moment of a client's phone call to their occupation of a newly constructed living space, Making Things Right tracks the project as it takes shape: the delicate negotiation to establish an optimum plan; the collaboration with a trusted team of specialist painters, plasterers, plumbers, electricians; the handling of materials; the blood, sweat and frustration involved in doing a job well.
Why is it that manual skills are underestimated? After all, working with your hands gives you time to think. With all its practical detail, Making Things Right is the simple philosophy of a working life.
Will interest readers of The Craftsman by Richard Sennett: Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain; The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees by Robert Penn; Do No Harm by James Marsh and A Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks
Translated from the Norwegian by Sean Kinsella
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Routing
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S. Lawson
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R559
R510
Discovery Miles 5 100
Save R49 (9%)
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The router is no ordinary power tool. With the right accessories,
jigs and work aids, this versatile machine can be used for
virtually any woodworking task, from smoothing surfaces and
trimming edges to making joints and cutting grooves. Used
correctly, it can transform the way you work and improve your
enjoyment of the making process as a whole. Whether you are
interested in bench woodworking and are thinking of buying a
router, or simply want to get the most from an existing machine,
Routing--A Woodworker's Guide is ideal for woodworkers of all
abilities. The contents provide an in-depth guide to the equipment
and how it is used, covering topics such as basic router anatomy,
cutters, accessories, safety, dust extraction, table routing and
work holding. Ultimately, the router's creative potential depends
on the jigs you use. Projects include: large router table, housing
jig, small circle jig and end-trimming jig.
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Price Current, February 1st, 1879
- Palmer, Fuller & Co., Wholesale Manufacturers of Doors, Sash, Blinds, Stairs, Stair Railing, Balusters and Posts, Mouldings, Etc., Dealers in Lumber, Lath and Shingles.
(Paperback)
Fuller & Co Palmer
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R474
Discovery Miles 4 740
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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