Das Zimmermannsbuch

Anyone dealing with traditional carpentry inevitably has to deal with the craftsmanship of times gone by. This book provides access to traditional expertise. The work provides a comprehensive overview of the standards of carpentry towards the end of the 19th century and is an indispensable guide for friends of the traditional building trade. It has been written by practitioners for practitioners. Therefore, it covers not only all the common techniques of woodworking, but also material science, properties and uses. Typical elements of exterior and interior construction are presented in detail as well as independent carpentry works, e.g. garden houses, chapels and play facilities. Reprint of the 1895 edition.