CDHM The Miniature Way
September 2010, Issue 8
Book Review
Page 31
It is divided into eight chapters and filled with black and white pictures and line drawings to illustrate the author's clear instructions. The second chapter reveals his thoroughness as well as a sense of humor as he advises his own Golden Rules, including "keeping the pink things at the ends of your hands away from the cutting edges," keeping your workspace tidy, the benefits of good lighting, safety gear and the importance of rest breaks.
The third chapter covers wood choices, from choosing what to work with to grain to cutting and storing. This chapter was a tiny bit disappointing as it could have given more information on different wood types, but it was the only disappointment.
The next chapter covers creating a basic tool kit for miniature cabinet work. It goes into good detail on which tools are best, how to properly take care of them, proper usage and mixes diagrams and photos for good visual reference. Amusing for a modern American reader is the use of the word "cramp" for "clamp".
Davenport even delves into the lathe and offers some pictures of miniature turned pieces as part of his discussion.
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