![]() ![]() ![]() In 1948, at the age of 33, the American Craft Council persuaded him to immigrate to New York and teach woodworking. His time as a journeyman took him to various other shops including the Royal Danish Cabinetmakers. He grew up in Denmark and apprenticed as a cabinetmaker. Tage (Pronounced ‘Tay’) taught me and countless other woodworkers the basics via his books and teaching. I haven’t seen these books or Tage’s work come up much lately and thought it would be helpful to blow the dust off those books hopefully re-kindle some interest as I think they are a great resource. When I got started in traditional woodworking one of the first teachers I had was Tage Frid via the ‘Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking’ 3 volume set with its iconic white covers. ![]() I want to buck the current trend and take a trip back to the 20th century. Manual training programs like those at NBSS have been doing it for over 125 years and the Shakers before them etc. Others are interested in espousing the mix of old and new tools and techniques which is not a new concept. Right now it’s popular to study the early works of Moxon, Roubo and Nicholson etc., or prove you have the best router or table saw trick. Modern woodworking media seems to go in cycles much like clothing styles or car designs. The craft has been passed down this way for millenia. Along the way you’ll meet a lot of great folks and interesting characters who are surprisingly willing to share advice and help you out. Woodworking is a lifelong journey of discovery and rediscovery. ![]()
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