Glenn Lucas, one of Ireland’s top woodturners, makes a rare local appearance when he visits Simon Pearce’s West Chester location May 9, 2009.
West Chester, PA (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 8, 2009 — Glenn Lucas, one of Ireland’s top woodturners, makes a rare local appearance when he visits Simon Pearce’s West Chester location May 9, 2009.
 Glenn Lucas shares Simon’s design philosophy of simplicity, beauty and functionality; they both seek to bring functional art to the table  |
| We’re delighted to bring Glenn to town and invite lovers of craftsmanship to meet this incredibly talented individual. |
With a passion for woodworking that began during his childhood, Glenn Lucas first established his own business as a woodturner in 1993. Today, the 34-year-old turner continues to operate his workshop in Ireland.
Glenn Lucas’ work is made from native Irish hardwood sourced locally. His designs have attained international recognition and Glenn is frequently invited to attend exhibitions promoting the best of Irish craftsmanship. With a reputation for consistent quality and professionalism, Glenn Lucas has many loyal retailers for whom he has supplied his woodwork since the early 90’s.
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The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction
Editorial Reviews
The second installment in this planned three-volume guide will, no doubt, join the first and third (to be published at the end of this year) in offering woodworkers of all competencies a great set of reference books. More important than words here are the high-quality photographs illustrating each step, especially if there’s no expert or teacher nearby. Former magazine journalist Rae does a creditable job of organizing concepts and contents, and explaining the most technical of terms in plain English. Techniques are presented in a range of skill options, catering to both novice and highly professional craftspeople. Some of the tips on how to save time and money are ingenious; for example, recycling Popsicle sticks and gluing them to sandpaper to clean up tool marks in hard-to-reach corners. Barbara Jacobs
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Product Description
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction is the ultimate reference work — a graphic, step-by-step presentation of basic furniture-construction techniques. Expert woodworker Andy Rae brings organization, enthusiasm, and more than 20 years’ experience to this essential book. Readers will acquire a working knowledge of woodworking materials, a higher level of control over their work and tools, and an understanding of basic design principles.
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The Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery
Editorial Reviews
Learn how to make every practical woodworking joint in every possible way with the step-by-step photo essays in this book. Professional furniture maker and Fine Woodworking contributing editor Gary Rogowski covers it all — from standard techniques to variations — in this complete visual reference to joinery.
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