Christopher Schwarz
Author of The Anarchist's Tool Chest
About the Author
Series
Works by Christopher Schwarz
Sawing Fundamentals 2 copies
Workbenches [videorecording] 1 copy
The Workbench 1 copy
Anarchist's Design Book 1 copy
The Stick Chair 1 copy
The Stick Chair 1 copy
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Schwarz, Christopher
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- Kentucky
- Occupations
- Editor at Popular Woodworking Magazine
- Organizations
- Lost Art Press
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Reviews
I made myself finish the book I was reading before this because I didn't want to split my attention between them. That was a wise choice. I powered through all 475 pages in just 7 days. (Huzzah for my year-end vacation that made it possible.) For someone interested in woodworking using hand tools, this is indispensable content. But it is also incredibly well written, with sparkling humor distributed throughout. Strongly recommended.
The level of construction detail for two bench types was a pleasant surprise. While I am unlikely to build either style soon, Schwarz provides plenty of other information that may prove useful in modifying my current bench. Good photos and drawings.
Mostly oriented towards the power tool shop. I was hoping for wood storage ideas, and the book had only 1.
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Statistics
- Works
- 42
- Members
- 809
- Popularity
- #31,538
- Rating
- 4.4
- Reviews
- 20
- ISBNs
- 38
- Languages
- 2
- Favorited
- 2
Half the book can be appreciated for its historicity, supplemented by introductory material and footnotes from Christopher Schwarz and Joel Moskowiowitz.
The other half contains guidance from Schwarz for building the 3 pieces featured in the 19th-century work. IMO, the real value is to be found here in the many tips that Schwarz shares. I always find his prose style a delight.… (more)