Civil War Woodworking, Volume II: More Authentic Projects for Woodworkers and Reenactors by A J Hamler


Civil War Woodworking, Volume II: More Authentic Projects for Woodworkers and Reenactors
Title : Civil War Woodworking, Volume II: More Authentic Projects for Woodworkers and Reenactors
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ISBN : 1610351967
ISBN-10 : 978-1610351966
Language : English
Format Type : Pasta blanda
Number of Pages : 160 pages
Publication : Linden Publishing

The sequel to A. J. Hamlers acclaimed Civil War Woodworking, this work is a unique sourcebook to create authentic reproductions of Civil Warera furniture and wooden camp gear useful to Civil War reenactors. Projects range from easy to moderately difficult and include fully illustrated step by step instructions for building period reproductions in the modern workshop, including details on recreating period materials, workmanship, and finishes. Each project includes a wealth of information on how each item was used and made during the Civil War, including historical photographs of original items used in the field. The perfect guide for both Civil War reenactors and woodworkers who crave authenticity, this reference is a must have addition for every hobbyists shelf and workshop.

Civil War Woodworking, Volume II: More Authentic Projects for Woodworkers and Reenactors Reviews

  • Richard P

    Great addition to the first volume. Have made the bed from Captain Randolph Marcy's The Prairie Traveller (a must read for historians of US 19th century history as Marcy was Ambrose Burnside's father in law) written about in Mr Hamler's book. A very comfortable night's sleep inside an 1850s fort the envy of fellow re enactors who were sleeping on straw filled sacks! Very clear instructions and easy to follow photos. Will there be a Volume Three?

  • Hilary F. Schwarz

    This is a good book for a person who has woodworking skills. Second you need to have carpentry/cabinet maker type tools. Basic woodworking tools will not get you there. A supply of lumber of the right thickness or a planer. Good luck if you don't live in a city with specialty stores that have the types of wood needed to complete the projects. If you can meet these standards this is the book for you. I have the tools, the skills but have difficulty getting the hardwoods. Another choice is to do as I do. Buy old barn boards and plane them down to size. I have a planer.I gave the book five stars as I have the needed tools and material.

  • All Ten

    How often is the sequel better than the first one?I like this book. I like the way the author researches the items and then includes some ultra clear period photos that show those items in use during the Civil War. He doesn't stop there because he's written some very clear instructions and the photos of the steps for assembly of the projects are excellent.There's also several pages of expanded comments about some of the items. All a very interesting read.I'm confident that I'll be making several of these authentic reproductions and sharing them with reenactors

  • A. Burchfield

    13 items to make this time around, 17 in vol. 1, with the same level of detail to achieving the look of a historically correct item (the author is still using modern power tools so if you want the look but don't have the time/skill/tools for handwork you're OK).Any good woodworker will want to do some of these projects, see the websites at book's end for suppliers of some parts and other info.A lot of people will want some of these things even if they aren't re enactors I want three off the front cover myself so get these books!

  • ABChwhite

    A great new book for Civil War re enactors and history buffs. The author provides clear advice and images to help any minimally knowledgeable woodworker to build period pieces for soldiers and camp followers, soldiers' families, sutlers, and others. The project designs are well supported by Civil War photographs and explanations and help a craftsperson's efforts to reproduce reasonably authentic and useful furnishings. The accompanying discussions will also be of interest to those who study the history of the period but never plan to join in re enacting it.