Hello everyone,
It is my pleasure to introduce you to the English edition of my book on hand planes. A few years ago, the Italian edition, "Pialle che Passione," was released. The book has been successful in Italy, and from the outset, I had thought of producing an English version to reach a wider audience of enthusiasts.
The title clearly explains the motivations that led me to write it: "Handplanes What a Passion" is available on Amazon in both paperback and hardcover (see links below). I'll leave you with the description of the contents:
The handplane is perhaps the tool that most vividly embodies, in the collective imagination, the image of a carpenter, the master craftsman capable of transforming a rough piece of wood into highly valuable artefacts. In reality, the plane plays a central role in traditional woodworking processes, accompanying the craftsman through every phase of furniture construction, from roughing the boards to smoothing the surfaces ready for the final finish. Handplanes What a Passion! is a book entirely dedicated to hand planes for woodworking. The author, a passionate user of this tool, reviews both contemporary and historical models, delving into their histories and illustrating the diverse possibilities offered by this highly versatile tool. The book covers planing techniques to guide the reader through the process of smoothing wooden surfaces, as well as the creation of rebates, grooves, and mouldings. A significant portion of the book is dedicated to the restoration of vintage models and the construction of key wooden handplanes that can be crafted by hand.
Arrivederci!
