Wood and Bamboo

Woodworking and processing of bamboo enable a large range of products to be made from toys to elements in buildings. The tools required for a successful woodworking operation can be made with wood requiring only a small amount of additional metal for the cutting element. 

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A Woodworking Bench

  • Technical Brief
  • English

This technical brief shows how a woodworking bench with vice can be made without the use of steel components.

Published by Practical Action on 02/02/02

Bamboo Preservation

  • Technical Brief
  • English

This brief looks at some of the options that can be used in bamboo preservation.

Dr. Jules J. A. Janssen, Published by Practical Action Publishing on 02/02/02

Bamboo Preservation - La Preservation Du Bambou

  • Technical Brief
  • French

This brief looks at some of the options that can be used in bamboo preservation.

Dr. Jules J. A. Janssen, Published by Appropriate Technology Journal on 01/01/01

How to make a jack plane

  • Technical Brief
  • English

How to make a jack plane using simple tools.

Aaron More, Published by Appropriate Technology Journal on 01/01/01

Non Poisonous Timber Protection

  • Technical Brief
  • English

This Technical Brief outlines the means of protecting timber including proper felling and seasoning and by good...

Rod Shaw, Published by Appropriate Technology Journal on 01/01/01

Oil-soaked Wood Bearings

  • Technical Brief
  • English

The purpose of this Technical Brief is to provide some background information for both constructors and designers...

Compiled by J Collett, Designs by H. S. Pearson, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/02

Woodworking: a small-scale business

  • Technical Brief
  • English

Running a successful woodworking enterprise is dependant on many factors, some of which are covered in this...

Neil Noble, Published by Practical Action on 02/02/02

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