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Whenever woodworkers come to my house, two things happen. We drink beer and we gaze longingly at my 18th-century copies of A.-J. Roubo’s ‘l’Art du Menuisier.” I assure you that we keep the beer far away from the books. I’ve owned many copies of Roubo, from the trade paperbacks all the way up to this…
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Best-selling handles 2021 Posted By: Editor at Ironmongery Experts 12th August 2021 Are you trying to find the perfect door handle, but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you’re looking for some cabinet handles to complement your kitchen. Well, no one gives advice better than the experts, so you’ve come to the right place. At…
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Video: Folding Metal Campaign Stool –
Stools that have an X-frame for the base are some of the oldest pieces of seating furniture (aside from a stump and buttocks). Sometimes called a “curule,” they were, quite literally the seat of power in Roman times. These X-style seats have long been produced in metal and wood and were very common campaigning items,…
FAQ: ‘To Make as Perfectly as Possible’ –
The upcoming publication of two books of the translated works of A.J. Roubo (1739-1791) has been the most time-consuming, complex and expensive publishing project I have ever been involved in. It has confused some of our customers – what will be in each book? What won’t? Should I buy the deluxe version? Are these books…