DIY: carpentry & woodworking books

Covers the essentials of traditional and classical woodcarving, with technical advice supported with historical...  Read More >>

First published in 1948, this is the classic, definitive work on the use of the small (3 1/2 inch) lathe which has...  Read More >>

A fully comprehensive survey of the use of a lathe for all forms of screwcutting in all thread forms, imperial and...  Read More >>

A comprehensive exposition of the structure of steels and the effects of different heat treatments, particularly...  Read More >>

Small workshops, including those of model engineers, are making increasing use of small vertical milling machines....  Read More >>

Describes the design, construction and use of a variety of spindles that will be of interest to the amateur engineer....  Read More >>

This book is a thorough and practical discourse on how to use the lathe for all types of milling work. Next to turning,...  Read More >>

A complete work on the construction of a three metre-wide workshop, this book contains the details for building...  Read More >>

Making twenty-two simple but useful adjuncts to the tool kit for bench and lathe use, none taking any more than...  Read More >>

This book examines all types of saw, hand and machine, their use, maintenance and useful tables relating to various...  Read More >>

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A fundamental requirement of the lathe operation is the ability to hold any workpiece securely on the machine. In...  Read More >>

Bottle spirits swirl around in bottles of all kinds. Sometimes they glimmer in the glass. You can always hear them...  Read More >>

Organized to follow the textbook on a chapter-by-chapter basis, providing questions to help the student review the...  Read More >>

Build Your Own Cabinet Doors and Drawers!With the authoritative advice and easy-to-follow instructions of expert...  Read More >>

Any savvy woodworker knows that the right jigs and fixtures can greatly expand your capabilities and creativity...  Read More >>

Thousands of woodworkers want to make money from their woodworking. This book gives them the information they need...  Read More >>

Build Cabinets That Exceed Every ExpectationWhether you're a first-time woodworker or a seasoned pro, Bill Hylton's...  Read More >>

Learn from an expert how to make the ten best joints using your power tools!In Bill Hylton's Power-Tool Joinery...  Read More >>

Exploring Woodworking provides a thorough foundation for a beginning woodworking course. This clearly written and...  Read More >>

Provides answers to questions in the text and workbook.  Read More >>

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Woodworkers can put an end to shop math frustration once and for all. This easy-to-reference guide puts all of woodworkings'...  Read More >>

This work offers information on how to choose the right water-based finish and discusses the best methods to apply...  Read More >>

Clockmaking made easy. With the patterns inside this new book you're only hours away from making your own clocks....  Read More >>