Field Guide to Identifying Woods in American Antiques & Collectibles
by R.Bruce Hoadley
Covers 37 types of wood commonly found in American antiques, based on the species Hoadley has encountered in museums, collections, shops, auctions, garage sales etc. Each wood is described in terms of their physical properties, with a macroscopic view to explain critical features used in identification. Also includes a guide to the simple tools and techniques required for identifying wood and how to deal with the many special problem situations.
Dictionary of Woodworking Tools C.1700-1970 and Tools of Allied Trades (International Craft Classic S.)
by R A Salaman
This book is the definitive reference for hand tools.--Workbench. In addition to logging untold hours in museums and libraries researching woodworking tools from 1700 to the present, the author has visited over 450 town and country workshops to see how the tools were used. Illustrated.
Never Underestimate A Dad With Woodworking Skills
by Creekman Designs
Woodturners eager to reach the next skill level will find this guide invaluable! Anyone who can do spindle turning, and form open bowls and lidded boxes, will move on to even finer things with these hints on sanding, finishing, indexing, and designing, as well as techniques for crafting 33 fabulous items. Here's everything needed to turn novices into master turners on the lathe - including easy-to-follow and detailed dimensional drawings for each project. The lively personal narration accompanyi...
This is a book for dreamers, be they guitar players, school or college woodworkers, amateurs or hobbyists. It opens the door for the uninitiated, and will enable anyone with the will, the patience and some basic woodworking skills to build a musical instrument of which to be proud - and one that will stand critical comparison with all but the most expensive store-bought models. Clear instructions - accompanied by working drawings, comprehensive stage-by-stage photographs and full-size plans -...
Wood Design Awards 2003
The Sargent Hand Plane Reference Guide For Collectors & Woodworkers
by Don Wilwol
This book was written for people who have never used a 3D carving machine. It teaches the basics of designing and making things with Inventables' software (Easel) and 3D carving machines (X-Carve and Carvey). We'll take you step-by-step through five projects you can build yourself as a beginner: an inspiration tile, kitchen cutting board, custom block stamp, fidget spinner, and balsa wood glider. The book also features aspirational projects from makers in the community, like an electric guitar,...
Recherches Sur l'Établissement Et l'Exercice de l'Imprimerie À Troyes, Contenant La Nomenclature
by Corrard de Breban-A
All woodworkers worth their sawdust know that joinery - good, bad, or indifferent - tells the unvarnished truth of how well a piece is made and how skilled the maker is. As a result, joinery is always a hot, and sometimes controversial, topic because even the masters will agree that there is no one right way to do it. Over the decades, no one has proven better at teaching readers how to make beautiful, enduring joinery than Fine Woodworking. This comprehensive and practical book demystifies the...