Green woodworking strips things back to the essentials. No shop. No machines. No expensive materials. Just a log, an axe, and a hand knife.

This book walks you through the fundamentals of green woodworking from the very first cut. You’ll learn how to select and split fresh wood, then turn it into practical, satisfying objects using time tested techniques. It’s hands on, grounded, and built around working with what nature gives you.

✦ Learn to carve spoons, bowls, shrink boxes, and everyday tools
✦ Build simple furniture like stools and side tables
✦ Explore pole lathe turning using traditional methods
✦ Weave with willow rods and birch bark
✦ No workshop required. Just skill, patience, and your hands

Woodcraft updates a resurgent folk tradition and makes it approachable for anyone curious about slowing down and making something real. A solid pick for people who like dirt under their nails and tools that earn their keep.