Ray Tabor

A 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. It explores the varieties of trees that can be coppiced, from ash, traditionally used for tool handles, to chestnut for making perfect fences, and...

An essential resource for any traditional woodland crafter, a book by Ray Tabor, the unparalleled expert on green woodworking. Green Woodworking Pattern Book 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. Green woodworking involves the use of freshly felled timber (unseasoned wood), embracing...