From The Soul of a Tree

"A tree provides perhaps our most intimate contact with nature."
—George Nakashima

From Arcology

"As the universe is structure, the purpose of life is to take hold of it and help it to find its meaning, its form."
—Paolo Soleri

From Making Shoji

"...craftsmanship is made of concern and consideration."
—Toshio Odate

Fitting a tenon into a mortise

"If you have to bang it with a hammer, it's too tight. If you can tap it with your hat, it's too loose."
—Frank Klausz

From Working with Wood

"To thoroughly understand our material, we need to start at the source: trees."
—Andy Rae

 

Welcome!

...to Andy Rae's woodworking, writing and photography

 

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Biography

Andy Rae has been working wood for nearly three decades, designing and building furniture as well as teaching and writing about the craft. His work is featured in galleries, museums, and in the homes of clients worldwide.

Andy frequently writes for woodworking magazines such as Fine Woodworking, Woodcraft and Woodworker's Journal, and contributes to many woodworking websites on a regular basis. He has authored several books, including Furniture and Cabinet Construction (Taunton Press), Choosing & Using Hand Tools (Lark Books) and Working with Wood (Taunton Press). His latest book is Building Doors & Drawers, published by Taunton Press.