Sam Maloof: Woodworking Profile
A close-up look at Maloof"s craft, design, and technique. Sam Maloof is one of the fathers of contemporary woodworking. Now in this video profile of a master craftsman, you can see Maloof at work and at home, and see how his furniture embodies his ideas on craft, design and technique.
This visually rich documentary spans a week with Maloof while he builds and discusses various designs, including his oft-imitated rocker. It"s a chance to savor the nuances and substance that make Sam Maloof an inspiration to woodworkers everywhere.
You"ll discover how a comfortable chair seat can be shaped like a staved container; how the router and rasp can sculpt joints both visually and structurally strong; how rockers can be laminated, shaped and positioned for well-balanced chair; and how decorative splines can strengthen a pedestal table.
Published/Edition: 1990. ISBN/Book No.: 0942391268
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Description | Sam Maloof: Woodworking Profile by Sam Maloof. A close-up look at Maloof"s craft, design, and technique. Sam Maloof is one of the fathers of contemporary woodworking. Now in this video profile of a master craftsman, you can see Maloof at work and at home, and see how his furniture embodies his ideas on craft, design and technique. This visually rich documentary spans a week with Maloof while he builds and discusses various designs, including his oft-imitated rocker. It"s a chance to savor the nuances and substance that make Sam Maloof an inspiration to woodworkers everywhere. You"ll discover how a comfortable chair seat can be shaped like a staved container; how the router and rasp can sculpt joints both visually and structurally strong; how rockers can be laminated, shaped and positioned for well-balanced chair; and how decorative splines can strengthen a pedestal table. Published/Edition: 1990. ISBN/Book No.: 0942391268 |