James Krenov's delicate, lyrical cabinets have inspired a generation of wood craftsmen, as has his
impassioned insistence that one do his very best work, no matter what. In this volume, first published
in 1979, Krenov invites the reader into his workshop, where he shares his techniques and uncompromising
approach to craftsmanship, along with thoughts about his work and its place in the world. Photo sequences
show how Krenov composes a cabinet directly in the wood, without dimensioned drawings. He also discusses
working with shop-sawn veneers, the technique of fitting curved doors, and the problems of accuracy and
mistakes. The book concludes with a detailed exploration of three furniture projects: a curved showcase
cabinet, a writing table with drawer, and a chess table.

About the Author
James Krenov studied furniture making and design with Carl Malmsten in Stockholm, Sweden, and later opened
his own workshops there. In 1980 he returned to the United States to start and lead the fine-woodworking
program at the College of the Redwoods, in Fort Bragg, California. His other books include A Cabinetmaker's
Notebook, The Fine Art of Cabinetmaking, and James Krenov Worker in Wood.

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