Comments for Greener Home | Do It Yourself http://greenerhomediy.com Greener Home DIY offers the best home improvement advice for do it yourself home owners, you can find it all here from interior decor, plumbing, carpentry, home gardening and practically all thing around improving your home the Eco friendly way. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:17:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Comment on Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit, and Use by J. Blackburn http://greenerhomediy.com/japanese-woodworking-tools-their-tradition-spirit-and-use/comment-page-1/#comment-124 J. Blackburn Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:17:42 +0000 http://greenerhomediy.com/japanese-woodworking-tools-their-tradition-spirit-and-use/#comment-124 Very good intro to the world of Japanese saws. These tools are totally new to me and this book encourages me to begin purchasing and using them. Rating: 5 / 5 Very good intro to the world of Japanese saws. These tools are totally new to me and this book encourages me to begin purchasing and using them.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit, and Use by ted killmore http://greenerhomediy.com/japanese-woodworking-tools-their-tradition-spirit-and-use/comment-page-1/#comment-123 ted killmore Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:04:53 +0000 http://greenerhomediy.com/japanese-woodworking-tools-their-tradition-spirit-and-use/#comment-123 If you think for any reason that this book is for you, then you won't be disappointed. Authoritatively written, well illustrated, and outright fascinating. Rating: 5 / 5 If you think for any reason that this book is for you, then you won’t be disappointed. Authoritatively written, well illustrated, and outright fascinating.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit, and Use by M. Bloomberg http://greenerhomediy.com/japanese-woodworking-tools-their-tradition-spirit-and-use/comment-page-1/#comment-122 M. Bloomberg Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:00:31 +0000 http://greenerhomediy.com/japanese-woodworking-tools-their-tradition-spirit-and-use/#comment-122 Toshio Odate is a national treasure. I was lucky enough to be trained by him 30 years ago when he was teaching at Pratt Institute. He is a rare man who is bigger than life. His essense, love and respect to wood and the tools that he uses to create magic in wood are openly expressed in his book. You will walk away from reading this book with a new view on life and what it is to truly be a master. <br />Michael, NYC Rating: 5 / 5 Toshio Odate is a national treasure. I was lucky enough to be trained by him 30 years ago when he was teaching at Pratt Institute. He is a rare man who is bigger than life. His essense, love and respect to wood and the tools that he uses to create magic in wood are openly expressed in his book. You will walk away from reading this book with a new view on life and what it is to truly be a master.

Michael, NYC
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit, and Use by Steven D. Mcgee http://greenerhomediy.com/japanese-woodworking-tools-their-tradition-spirit-and-use/comment-page-1/#comment-121 Steven D. Mcgee Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:45:35 +0000 http://greenerhomediy.com/japanese-woodworking-tools-their-tradition-spirit-and-use/#comment-121 I have never seen some of the variations of tools detailed in this VERY thorough catalog of tools. I have a couple of books on the subject, and this is the most detaied by far. <p>Illustrated with well-executed line drawings and photographs, Anyone without personal experience will be able to "pick up" the methods of traditional (non-power tool) woodworking from Japan. Those with experience will see the insight of some of the tool's design for their applications. <p>Odate explains how to use the tools as well- Not a "How To" book, but enough to begin to practice their use. <p>What I wnjoyed most was Odate's personal anecdotes of his apprenticeship- a lifestyle lost in the U.S. This is where "...their Spirit..." comes in. <p>Inspiring! Rating: 5 / 5 I have never seen some of the variations of tools detailed in this VERY thorough catalog of tools. I have a couple of books on the subject, and this is the most detaied by far.

Illustrated with well-executed line drawings and photographs, Anyone without personal experience will be able to “pick up” the methods of traditional (non-power tool) woodworking from Japan. Those with experience will see the insight of some of the tool’s design for their applications.

Odate explains how to use the tools as well- Not a “How To” book, but enough to begin to practice their use.

What I wnjoyed most was Odate’s personal anecdotes of his apprenticeship- a lifestyle lost in the U.S. This is where “…their Spirit…” comes in.

Inspiring!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit, and Use by 13th floor http://greenerhomediy.com/japanese-woodworking-tools-their-tradition-spirit-and-use/comment-page-1/#comment-120 13th floor Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:45:38 +0000 http://greenerhomediy.com/japanese-woodworking-tools-their-tradition-spirit-and-use/#comment-120 This book starts with the workshop description and layout. Toshio Odate uses his own unique experiences as a craftsman to show how to use and care for the tools. There are chapters on saws, chisels, marking tools, and handplanes. Japanese tools are much different than western style tools in their appearance, use, and care. All of these are covered in this excellent book. Rating: 5 / 5 This book starts with the workshop description and layout. Toshio Odate uses his own unique experiences as a craftsman to show how to use and care for the tools. There are chapters on saws, chisels, marking tools, and handplanes. Japanese tools are much different than western style tools in their appearance, use, and care. All of these are covered in this excellent book.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Classic Joints with Power Tools by Bob Feeser http://greenerhomediy.com/classic-joints-with-power-tools/comment-page-1/#comment-118 Bob Feeser Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:33:31 +0000 http://greenerhomediy.com/classic-joints-with-power-tools/#comment-118 Classic Joints with Power Tools by Yeung Chan is unique amongst books on wood working. Logical, concise, and written by someone with a wealth of experience. The unique thing is how adept he is in explaining it; yes, an excellent teacher. <br /> When you see some of the pictures of work the author completed, which is included in the book in full color, as well as pictures of works created by others, you realize that this is the work of someone who practices what he preaches. <br /> Simple yet profound. One tip for example, is when cutting stock, cut it 1/4" oversize, then re-joint it, and re-cut it to final size. You know the problem of cutting a board, and the internal stress makes the board move a little. Then you have an edge cup in your piece. By cutting and jointing it twice, you eliminate that. What a great idea. <br /> This book is made for the master woodworker, and the beginner alike. For the master; so they can compare techniques, and glean a new bent on methods, and for the beginner, because they can learn the simple truth of the best way of creating the right joint, using the best procedure. <br /> I can't recommend this book enough. It makes for a great read, and a convenient reference guide, due to the fact that it is laid out so logically. Buy it you won't be sorry. <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 Classic Joints with Power Tools by Yeung Chan is unique amongst books on wood working. Logical, concise, and written by someone with a wealth of experience. The unique thing is how adept he is in explaining it; yes, an excellent teacher.

When you see some of the pictures of work the author completed, which is included in the book in full color, as well as pictures of works created by others, you realize that this is the work of someone who practices what he preaches.

Simple yet profound. One tip for example, is when cutting stock, cut it 1/4″ oversize, then re-joint it, and re-cut it to final size. You know the problem of cutting a board, and the internal stress makes the board move a little. Then you have an edge cup in your piece. By cutting and jointing it twice, you eliminate that. What a great idea.

This book is made for the master woodworker, and the beginner alike. For the master; so they can compare techniques, and glean a new bent on methods, and for the beginner, because they can learn the simple truth of the best way of creating the right joint, using the best procedure.

I can’t recommend this book enough. It makes for a great read, and a convenient reference guide, due to the fact that it is laid out so logically. Buy it you won’t be sorry.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Classic Joints with Power Tools by Designer http://greenerhomediy.com/classic-joints-with-power-tools/comment-page-1/#comment-117 Designer Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:09:01 +0000 http://greenerhomediy.com/classic-joints-with-power-tools/#comment-117 This book is logically organized so that it's easy to find the information you need. The clarity of the text is amazing - no extraneous stuff, just a simple, clear description of the how to make the joint and why you would use it. The drawings and photos are EXCELLENT and really help support the text info. Yeung Chan is an excellent teacher! Rating: 5 / 5 This book is logically organized so that it’s easy to find the information you need. The clarity of the text is amazing – no extraneous stuff, just a simple, clear description of the how to make the joint and why you would use it. The drawings and photos are EXCELLENT and really help support the text info. Yeung Chan is an excellent teacher!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Classic Joints with Power Tools by Clay Baker http://greenerhomediy.com/classic-joints-with-power-tools/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Clay Baker Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:23:26 +0000 http://greenerhomediy.com/classic-joints-with-power-tools/#comment-116 When it comes to joinery, by hand or with power tools, Yeung Chan is the undisputed master. This book is a must have for all woodworkers and designers. If you want to learn how to make great joinery without spending years in apprenticeship cutting dovetails and tennons by hand, read Yeung Chan book. Rating: 5 / 5 When it comes to joinery, by hand or with power tools, Yeung Chan is the undisputed master. This book is a must have for all woodworkers and designers. If you want to learn how to make great joinery without spending years in apprenticeship cutting dovetails and tennons by hand, read Yeung Chan book.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Classic Joints with Power Tools by Anonymous http://greenerhomediy.com/classic-joints-with-power-tools/comment-page-1/#comment-115 Anonymous Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:27:07 +0000 http://greenerhomediy.com/classic-joints-with-power-tools/#comment-115 This is the book that 'The Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery by Gary Rogowski ' should have been. Clear and concise photos, clear line drawings and a logical scheme of organisation. The book covers using table saws, routers, bandsaws, drills, morticers and plate joiners to make general and specialised joints. <p>Interestingly it's edited by Andy Rae who also writes for Taunton Press. Rating: 5 / 5 This is the book that ‘The Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery by Gary Rogowski ‘ should have been. Clear and concise photos, clear line drawings and a logical scheme of organisation. The book covers using table saws, routers, bandsaws, drills, morticers and plate joiners to make general and specialised joints.

Interestingly it’s edited by Andy Rae who also writes for Taunton Press.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Classic Joints with Power Tools by Peter G. Lynch http://greenerhomediy.com/classic-joints-with-power-tools/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Peter G. Lynch Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:47:24 +0000 http://greenerhomediy.com/classic-joints-with-power-tools/#comment-114 I know Yeung and have taken a number of classes with him. At first, I was surprised to hear that he was writing a book on power tools. He is the master of hand work skill and sensitivity. His philosophy of furnituremaking is one of respectfulness and thoughtfulness about the wood, the design of the peice and the process of creating it. This book on using power tools carries this philosophy through in the directness and clearity of his discritptions, explaination and instruction. His familiarity of the process of joinery is so complete that the information flows to the reader as if they are having a friendly converstaion with Yeung about the ins and outs of what to do and how to do it. I recommend this book fully. Rating: 5 / 5 I know Yeung and have taken a number of classes with him. At first, I was surprised to hear that he was writing a book on power tools. He is the master of hand work skill and sensitivity. His philosophy of furnituremaking is one of respectfulness and thoughtfulness about the wood, the design of the peice and the process of creating it. This book on using power tools carries this philosophy through in the directness and clearity of his discritptions, explaination and instruction. His familiarity of the process of joinery is so complete that the information flows to the reader as if they are having a friendly converstaion with Yeung about the ins and outs of what to do and how to do it. I recommend this book fully.
Rating: 5 / 5

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