Category Archives: Book Reviews

Grandpa’s Workshop – Book Review

Posted on November 9, 2012 by yaakov

I admit it, I am a fan of Chris Schwarz’s Lost Art Press publishing company, and I have enjoyed every book I have ordered from them. Months ago, they made an announcement about a children’s book to be published called “Grandpa’s Workshop” … Continue reading →

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Another book for your library

Posted on July 10, 2012 by yaakov

Here’s another book for those of you who are big fans of Misters Greene and Greene. I have a wish list of books that I keep updated and pass on to my in-laws, so whenever holiday times or birthdays roll … Continue reading →

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Book review: Seven Days in the Art World

Posted on July 5, 2012 by yaakov

Some of you know that I run a business providing management services for Artist, and thus, I am a fan of art and the business of art. This is was the first book I read via a Kindle app on my … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Make a Joint Stool from a Tree

Posted on March 26, 2012 by yaakov

I’m a sucker for Lost Art Press books, especially when you get an introductory sale price for a new book about to be published. I have enjoyed all the books I’ve purchased from them, so when “Make a Joint Stool from … Continue reading →

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Book Review – The Cutting Edge by Kevin Wallace

Posted on March 14, 2012 by yaakov

Hi, I am Yaakov Bar Am, and I am an avid reader. Not only do I read in public and behind closed doors, I am proud to admit; I like history. And I like to read all about the things … Continue reading →

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Book review: A Cabinetmaker’s Notebook

Posted on March 1, 2012 by yaakov

I recently finished James Krenov’s book “A Cabinetmaker’s Notebook.” It was nothing like I expected. I had read that it was not a “how to” book and it certainly wasn’t, the content was much better, and what I read will stay with me a … Continue reading →

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What do you think about…..

Posted on November 21, 2011 by yaakov

What time is it? It’s product review time. I think it is important for woodworkers to share what they know, and give feedback about the products they are using.  First up to the plate is: “The Anarchist’s Tool Chest” by … Continue reading →

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Woodworking Magazines

Posted on June 20, 2011 by yaakov

Ones tastes change over the years, and so has my taste in woodworking magazines. I think the first woodworking magazine I subscribed to was WoodSmith, then I started getting Wood Magazine, and they were all I really needed or wanted. … Continue reading →

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Overdue book reviews

Posted on March 9, 2011 by yaakov

It has been a while since I have posted anything, but I promise I have a good excuse. I’ll let you guess what it is in the form of a multiple choice question. Yaakov has not written anything lately because: … Continue reading →

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