The Impractical Cabinetmaker by James Krenov

This is a second-hand copy of the book The Impractical Cabinetmaker by James Krenov.

Condition: This is a used book in good condition. The dustjacket has wear with creasing and rubbing and has been price clipped. The dust jacket has now been covered in a non-adhesive PVC cover for its own protection. This is simply folded in place and is easy to remove without damaging the jacket.

Publisher:  Van Nostrand Reinhold
Year: 1979
ISBN: 0442245580
Format: Hardback with dustjacket
Pages: 160
Condition: Used (Good)

Krenov is revered by many craftsmen for his inspiration to bring into one's work simplicity, harmony, and above all, a love of wood. As a professor at the College of the Redwoods, Krenov influenced many up-and-coming craftsmen including Yeung Chan, a now master craftsman. Krenov's books A Cabinetmaker's Notebook and The Impractical Cabinetmaker shun ostentatious and overly sculpted pieces, stains, sanded surfaces, and unbalanced or disproportional constructions. Krenov felt that details such as uniformly rounded edges, perfectly flat surfaces, and sharp corners remove the personal touch from a piece of furniture. His books extoll the virtues of clean lines, hand-planed surfaces, unfinished or lightly finished wood, and techniques that Krenov referred to as "honest".