How Long to Read The Woodwright’s Guide

How Long Does it Take to Read The Woodwright’s Guide?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 15 minutes to read The Woodwright’s Guide by Roy Underhill

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

For thirty years, Roy Underhill's PBS program, The Woodwright's Shop, has brought classic hand-tool craftsmanship to viewers across America. Now, in his seventh book, Roy shows how to engage the mysteries of the splitting wedge and the cutting edge to shape wood from forest to furniture. Beginning with the standing tree, each chapter of The Woodwright's Guide explores one of nine trades of woodcraft: faller, countryman and cleaver, hewer, log-builder, sawyer, carpenter, joiner, turner, and cabinetmaker. Each trade brings new tools and techniques; each trade uses a different character of material; but all are united by the grain in the wood and the enduring mastery of muscle and steel. Hundreds of detailed drawings by Eleanor Underhill (Roy's daughter) illustrate the hand tools and processes for shaping and joining wood. A special concluding section contains detailed plans for making your own foot-powered lathes, workbenches, shaving horses, and taps and dies for wooden screws. The Woodwright's Guide is informed by a lifetime of experience and study. A former master craftsman at Colonial Williamsburg, Roy has inspired millions to "just say no to power tools" through his continuing work as a historian, craftsman, activist, and teacher. In The Woodwright's Guide, he takes readers on a personal journey through a legacy of off-the-grid, self-reliant craftsmanship. It's a toolbox filled with insight and technique as well as wisdom and confidence for the artisan in all of us.

How long is The Woodwright’s Guide?

The Woodwright’s Guide by Roy Underhill is 193 pages long, and a total of 48,829 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 60% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Woodwright’s Guide Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 26 minutes to read The Woodwright’s Guide aloud.

What Reading Level is The Woodwright’s Guide?

The Woodwright’s Guide is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Woodwright’s Guide?

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