Original 1996 Estonian edition with new English translation for the first time, ensuring accuracy and accessibility
Includes over 240 crisp original photos and line drawings for visual and historical reference
Covers woodworking history from prehistoric times through Estonian independence, providing a complete cultural context
Detailed descriptions of traditional hand tools and methods, inspiring modern woodworkers to explore lost techniques
Produced in the United States with heavy paper stock and durable construction for long-lasting use
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by Ants Viires; translation by Mart Aru You can download an excerpt from this book here.
It’s one of Roy Underhill’s three favorite woodworking books, but you can’t buy a copy for love or money. Translated into English without the author’s permission in the late 1960s, “Woodworking in Estonia” has been a cult classic ever since it first s