Description
A quarterly publication celebrating the art and craft of woodworking by hand, Quercus features the voices of craftspeople and makers from around the world. Named for the genus to which oak belongs, the magazine highlights workmanship and design, woodworking techniques, tools and traditions spanning the centuries.
In this issue, tool engraver Jenny Bower reflects on the process of learning a handicraft, from her early interest in woodworking to becoming an accomplished chairmaker, while Steve Schuler and Adam Flack offer their insights into teaching the next generation of woodworkers.
Derek Jones gives advice to help achieve precise results when building solid-case drawers with runners, Doug Stowe explains how to carve spheres, and Jögge Sundqvist continues his series on slöjd, with tips on selecting, preparing and working green wood to make hat racks and coat pegs.
Robin Gates examines Gerrit Rietveld’s iconic 1918 Red Blue chair from the perspective of a modern-day furniture maker, Dylan Iwakuni explores the history and use of ryoba saws, and Mike Fewster guides readers through the restoration of an old Stanley 151 spokeshave.
Among other articles, this issue also includes profiles of Austrian chairmaker Vinko Nino Jaeger and Swedish axemaker Julia Klalthoff, a study of early British planes by Richard Arnold, and how-to articles on making a bench hook and a bench lamp stand.
Printed on thin recycled paper with color photos. Sold as a single issue, not a subscription.
Softcover, 63 pages, 2021.