Woodworkers Around the Web Remember James Krenov, 1920-2009
The woodworking world lost another Great last week, when James Krenov passed away at age 88. Krenov was revered as a master of simplicity in design, and is credited for rekindling the popularity of fine furniture-making with his 1976 book ''A Cabinetmaker's Notebook''. In 1981 he created the Fine Woodworking Program at the College of the Redwoods, and he taught hundreds of eager students over his twenty years there.
Many in the woodworking community have shared their thoughts on Krenov over the last few days. Here are some quotes and links from around the web:
The woodworking world lost one of the greats last month, when Sam Maloof passed away at age 93. Sam Maloof inspired many with his gentle, generous personality and his unique, beautifully organic style of furniture design. Although he insisted on calling himself a woodworker, his pieces were more than just carpentry — they were art.
