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L'art Du Menuisier, Andre Roubo -

Born in Paris in 1739, Roubo was the son and grandson of master cabinetmakers. Despite his humble beginnings and being largely self-taught, he caught the eye of the . He was a rare breed: a practicing craftsman who was also a "man of letters," capable of documenting the secret techniques of the guilds with scientific precision. A Monumental Achievement

He even included sections on carriage-making ( menuisier-carrossier ) and garden trelliswork ( menuisier des jardins ). Andre J. Roubo: Translation of “L'Art Du Menuisier” L'Art Du Menuisier, Andre Roubo

From basic geometry and timber selection to the construction of grand staircases and church interiors. Born in Paris in 1739, Roubo was the