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William Fairham
A practical early-20th-century woodworking writer, best known for clear, detailed guidance on joinery and shop technique. His books are still valued by readers who enjoy traditional handcraft and straightforward instruction.
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Woodwork joints : how they are set out, how made and where used
by William Fairham
About the author
William Fairham wrote practical woodworking manuals in the early 20th century, with a focus on joinery, tools, and workshop technique. He is best known for Woodwork Joints: How They Are Set Out, How Made and Where Used, a hands-on guide that has remained widely read long after its original publication.
His work was connected with The Woodworker Series published by Evans Brothers in London, and surviving editions suggest he also wrote or helped shape books on tools and wood finishing. The appeal of his writing is its directness: instead of grand theory, he explains how joints are made, where they should be used, and what makes good craftsmanship last.
Although detailed biographical information about Fairham himself is hard to confirm, his books have had a long afterlife through reprints and digital editions, including Project Gutenberg. That lasting interest says a lot about his reputation: readers still turn to him for solid, usable advice from the tradition of classic woodworking.