{"title":"Ray Tabor","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of books by \u003cem\u003eRay Tabor\u003c\/em\u003e, a revered author in the realm of arts and culture, particularly focusing on traditional woodworking and craftsmanship. Ray Tabor has dedicated his career to preserving and reviving ancient woodland skills, providing readers with the knowledge to craft beautiful and functional items using traditional techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Woodworking Pattern Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, Tabor offers a comprehensive guide for those eager to learn the art of green woodworking. This book is an invaluable resource for beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike, featuring projects that are not only practical but also celebrate the beauty of natural materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Woodland Crafts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on a journey through the enchanting world of woodland crafts. This insightful book explores a variety of traditional skills and techniques passed down through generations. It is both an educational and inspiring read, perfect for anyone with an interest in the sustainable use of woodland resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRay Tabor's works are a delightful blend of tradition and art, offering an enduring appreciation for the natural world and its resources. Discover the timeless beauty and functionality of handcrafted items with this exceptional collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"traditional-woodland-crafts-by-ray-tabor-9781849947466","title":"Traditional Woodland Crafts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brand new edition of a Batsford classic, rephotographed and redesigned for a new generation of woodspeople, this fascinating book is a practical guide to traditional coppicing and woodmanship, including the all-important conservation of ancient woodlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt explores the varieties of trees that can be coppiced, from ash, traditionally used for tool handles, to chestnut for making perfect fences, and goes on to outline how to manage woodland, when to harvest, the best tools to use, and the most useful devices to have to hand. It outlines the expert techniques used by woodland workers through the centuries, such as riving wood—splitting it by hand—and selecting the best wood for each purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso covered is the plethora of products traditionally created from coppiced wood, from humble wooden tent pegs to the time-honoured besom broom and sturdy gate hurdles used for penning sheep, along with materials used in other heritage crafts such as thatching and barrel-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull of invaluable advice, fascinating historical information, useful diagrams and evocative photography, \u003cem\u003eTraditional Woodland Crafts\u003c\/em\u003e will help you set up, manage, conserve and gain immense pleasure from your little patch of woodland, or even the trees in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083047485676,"sku":"9781849947466","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18116323482846.jpg?v=1765279950"},{"product_id":"green-woodworking-pattern-book-by-ray-tabor-9781849947992","title":"Green Woodworking Pattern Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn essential resource for any traditional woodland crafter, a book by Ray Tabor, the unparalleled expert on green woodworking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreen Woodworking Pattern Book\u003c\/em\u003e features over 300 patterns for traditional craft designs, with projects ranging from fences, gates, garden furniture, and benches, to stools, walking sticks, and door wedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreen woodworking involves the use of freshly felled timber (unseasoned wood), embracing a variety of traditional woodland crafts, including turning and carving. This book includes designs for home and garden, such as wattle gates, lemon juicers, chairs, stools, baskets, whistles, and spoons—all with detailed dimensions in both metric and imperial units. Each item has annotated black-and-white patterns, a brief description, historical information, and details of the materials that should be used. The projects range from the simplest woodland designs to more advanced ones, with something for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth a historical record and a sourcebook for those looking to use their green woodworking skills to create traditional items of beauty, this book should be on the shelf of anyone interested in whittling, woodland crafts, or any kind of woodworking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340816531692,"sku":"9781849947992","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18121583482846.jpg?v=1772171203"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ray-tabor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}