DIY: carpentry & woodworking books

With more than 250,000 copies sold, this is the must-have manual for anyone who wants to make wood signs. Top woodworking...  Read More >>

A sensible resource for every woodworker, this book provides timesaving and moneysaving solutions for every woodworking...  Read More >>

Finishing is one of the most popular and challenging woodworking topics. This new book by finishing pro Michael...  Read More >>

The definitive guide to the unique maintenance issues faced by log home owners.  Read More >>

In this revision of Working with Wood: The Basics of Craftsmanship (1993), the longtime instructor of a basic woodworking...  Read More >>

This work includes an illustrated history of plywood (tracing its origins in ancient Egypt), an annotated journal...  Read More >>

This book is a guided tour of woodworkers' workshops where artists, craftsmen, students and enthusiasts imagine,...  Read More >>

Covering both composition and technique, this guide aims to unlock the secrets to capturing humour and expression...  Read More >>

Features two step-by-step projects with photography and captions that lead carvers through choosing tools and material,...  Read More >>

Hack reveals the rich heritage of this classic tool by presenting a treasure trove of information about handplanes,...  Read More >>

In this book, Paul Anthony has collected some of the best ideas for shop accessories, workstations, jigs and storage...  Read More >>

The difference between a good toy and great one is the ability to entertain--and instruct--a child at the same time....  Read More >>

From buying land and drawing floor plans to choosing log styles and joinery, every phase of construction is covered...  Read More >>

Practical information on kitchen design which makes kitchen cabinetmaking accessible to woodworkers of all skill...  Read More >>

Wood has traditionally been a common medium for rendering religious icons such as the Christian cross. This book...  Read More >>

A guide to fashioning a hand-carved wooden nativity scene that includes 15 patterns for every character present...  Read More >>

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Driftwood is abundant, renewable and free This book shows how to use it to construct chairs, tables, benches, arbors,...  Read More >>

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Practical information on kitchen design which makes kitchen cabinetmaking accessible to woodworkers of all skill...  Read More >>

Techniques, tools, and designs used in wood carving are described and illustrated in this edition originally published...  Read More >>

A guide to the craft of woodfinishing which cuts through the mystique, and provides a thorough grounding in every...  Read More >>

Follow along as world-renowned woodturner Dick Sing leads you through all the steps needed to create beautiful,...  Read More >>

Anyone can get started in the rewarding craft of woodcarving with surprisingly few tools, minimal monetary investment,...  Read More >>

From suburban semi to moated castle, there is a design pedigree for each house dating back to the earliest times....  Read More >>