This is an English version of a practical booklet by Andres Uus and Ragner Lõbu published first in Estonian in 2007. The goal of this booklet is to give a brief practical introduction to the methods, joinery and principles of traditional Estonian log building to carpenters and log builders from around the world.
Authors: Andres Uus, Ragner Lõbu
Translation: Mari Kaisel
Editing: Margus Palolill, Priit-Kalev Parts, Will Gusakov
29 pages
Published by MTÜ Vanaajamaja 2017
ISBN 978-9949-88-192-5
Table of Contents:
Foreword
- Glossary
- Timber
- Structure
- Log walls
- Assemblage of the log building
- Blueprints for some traditional buildings
Material: oak
Shaved by Mooste manor carpenters.
This iconical book gives you a multitude of information about the entire history of woodworking in the small Northern European nation of Estonia. Stanley Tools kept the traditional aspect of this work by preserving its old look and design. The author, Ants Viires, combined personal interviews and direct observation of work habits with archaeological evidence and other literature of his country. It is a gigantic source of inspiration for anyone who is interested in woodworking. Find out, how our ancestors worked with wood – from pre-historical times up through Estonia’s independence.
Author: Ants Viires
Pages 290
Published by Lost Art Press 2016
www.lostartpress.com
ISBN 978-0-9906230-9-0
Content:
Introduction to the English Language Edition
The Twisting Translation Tale
Foreword to the Second Edition
INTRODUCTION
Literature, Materials & Methods
The Role Playe by Woodworking in the Peasants’ Life
WOODWORK TECHNOLOGY
- Timber
- The Principal Tools
- Processing Logs. Hollowing Work and Sealed Containers
- Board Containers
- Objects Made by Bending
- Other Bending Work. Building Vehicles
- The Production of Shingles and Other Small Objects
- Turnery
- Furniture Making and Ohter Carpentry Work
DIVISION OF LABOR IN THE VILLAGE
- The Village Craftsman
- Home Industry
FINAL CONCLUSIONS
Chisel for timber framing, log building or ohter woodworking.
The blade is forged by Rõuge blacksmith Peeter Reemann, who is specialized on woodworking hand tools.
Rõuge Blacksmith www.sepp.ee
The handle is made of ash and shaved by Mooste manor carpenters.
Chisel for timber framing, log building or ohter woodworking.
The blade is forged by Rõuge blacksmith Peeter Reemann, who is specialized on woodworking hand tools.
Rõuge Blacksmith www.sepp.ee
The handle is made of ash and shaved by Mooste manor carpenters.
Chisel for timber framing, log building or ohter woodworking.
The blade is forged by Rõuge blacksmith Peeter Reemann, who is specialized on woodworking hand tools.
Rõuge Blacksmith www.sepp.ee
The handle is made of ash and shaved by Mooste manor carpenters.
Chisel for timber framing, log building or ohter woodworking.
The blade is forged by Rõuge blacksmith Peeter Reemann, who is specialized on woodworking hand tools.
Rõuge Blacksmith www.sepp.ee
The handle is made of ash and shaved by Mooste manor carpenters.
Chisel for timber framing, log building or ohter woodworking.
The blade is forged by Rõuge blacksmith Peeter Reemann, who is specialized on woodworking hand tools.
Rõuge Blacksmith www.sepp.ee
The handle is made of ash and shaved by Mooste manor carpenters.
