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The Joiner and Cabinet Maker
Chris Schwarz & Joel Moskowitz

Originally written in 1839, the story follows the journey of young Thomas as he completes his apprenticeship with a rural woodworking shop. Primarily written to provide a guide to young men considering the joinery or cabinetmaking trades, Chris and Joel have added a wealth of information to supplement the original text. An extensive introduction provides historical context, illustrating the practices and tools of the time. The original text is included, along with a chapter on “Modern Tools” which had been added in a later edition. Extensive footnotes in the original text clarify points for the modern reader. Lastly, Chris Schwarz builds each project himself, adding his own perspective to the construction process.

The optional DVD costs an additional $5.00, and includes three narrated slideshows documenting the construction process, with color photos not included in the book. These slideshows must be played on a personal computer. Sketchup drawings for each project are also included on the DVD. Please note in the comment of your order that you'd like the DVD as well.

Lost Art Press, 2009. Hardcover, 373 pages.

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Made By Hand
Tom Fidgen

For those looking to work entirely by hand, Tom Fidgen has provided an excellent guide. Tools and essential shop jigs are discussed, along with techniques for working wood by hand. A detailed guide to building six furniture projects completes the book. Also included is a DVD in which Mr. Fidgen brings you into his shop and shows the selection and use of each tool – an excellent supplement to the text. Playable on both computer and standard DVD players.

Popular Woodworking, 2009. Hardcover, 159 pages.

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The Perfect Edge
Ron Hock

Mr. Hock has produced excellent plane blades for over 25 years, and brings his extensive knowledge of metallurgy and woodworking together in ‘The Perfect Edge’. He discusses metal types, abrasives, and techniques for sharpening numerous types of woodworking tools.

F+W Media, 2009. Hardcover, 224 pages.

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Handplane Essentials
Christopher Schwarz

Christopher Schwarz has been writing on the use of hand planes for over ten years. “Handplane Essentials” takes this large body of work and distills it down to the essentials of what you’ll need to know about hand planes. You’ll learn how to select the correct plane for the task, get the blade razor sharp, and the techniques for getting the best performance from your planes. Generous photographs illustrate the fine points of the planes and techniques discussed. Produced and printed in the United States.

F+W Media, 2009. Hardcover, 312 pages.

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The Essential Woodworker
Robert Wearing

An invaluable woodworking guide for the enthusiast who doesn’t have a teacher or master craftsman on hand to consult. This book introduces all the major hand operations needed to build casework, tables, doors and drawers. Wearing has revised and updated this classic text for Lost Art Press. 500 hand-drawn illustrations as well as photos – many re-taken for this edition.

Lost Art Press, 2010, Hard Cover, 256 pages. Printed in the USA

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Arts and Crafts Furniture: From Classic to Contemporary
Kevin Rodel & Johnathan Binzen

From the elemental Craftsman forms of Gustav Stickley to the highly original decorative designs of Rennie Mackintosh to the architecture-inspired environments of Frank Lloyd Wright, this sumptiously photographed book covers the phenomenal range of style and philosohies in the Arts and Crafts movement, which is enjoying a lively revival today.
Taunton Press, 2003. Hardcover, 234 pages.
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Simply Board Feet
Douglas E. Maxwell

Simply Board Feet is a fast and easy-to-use calculator that will derive board footage totals for virtually every lumber configuration. The math is already done - you simply need to access it via the handy charts inside.

Linden Publishing. Paperback, 57 pages.
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Workbenches: From Design & Theory to Construction & Use
Christopher Schwarz

Christopher Schwarz explores vanished workbench designs and shows you how to design a bench that suits your work. Plus he shows you how to build two forgotten designs and put them to use in a wide variety of application. For more information or to purchase the Deluxe Edition, click here.

Fine Woodworking Books, 2007. Hardcover, 144 pages.

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The Art of Joinery
Joseph Moxon

by Joseph Moxon, with commentary by Christopher Schwarz

In 1678 Joseph Moxon printed “The Mechanick Excercises”, which included a section entitled The Art of Joinery. Last month, Christopher Schwarz reprinted The Art of Joinery, but with updated language, and commentary. Here’s how Chris describes the work:

“For the woodworker who is exploring hand work, Moxon’s chapters on woodworking offer important clues about the tools and how to use them and are essential reading. Unfortunately, “Mechanick Exercises” is out of print, and used copies fetch as much as $100.

So we decided to reprint Moxon’s writings on joinery, make them easier to read and add commentary and photos that explain early woodworking practices. We cleaned up the odd period spellings, shortened the run-on sentences without changing the meanings, and added notes in the text to help the reader. We also split up Moxon’s illustrations so the drawing of the paring chisel, for example, is with the text about the paring chisel.

Then we added a plain-spoken explanation of Moxon’s original text, which can be bedeviling at times. We tried to explain what was going on in each section of “The Art of Joinery,” and illustrated Moxon’s techniques with more than 40 photos.”

Hardcover. 93-pages, Smythe sewn, printed in the United States.

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The Art of Fine Tools
Sandor Nagyszalanczy

The ultimate reference book for collectors ... and for anyone who appreciates the beauty of fine craftsmanship. This lushly photographed volume is a visual feast of planes, saws and countless other antique tools, creatively presented with witty and informative historical facts.

Taunton Press, 2000. Softcover, 232 pages.
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The Shaker Legacy
Christian Becksvoort

A definitive study of the simple, yet sophisticated, beauty of Shaker furniture. Mr. Becksvoort is a renowned expert on the history and reproduction of the Shaker style, which remains extremely popular today. Hundreds of photographs showing the careful craftsmanship and timeless appeal of Shaker items, ranging from plain small tables to gracefully curved stands.

Taunton Press, 2000. Softcover, 234 pages.

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Pleasant Hill Shaker Furniture
Kerry Pierce

The Shakers of the Pleasant Hill community transformed a rocky Kentucky plateau into a community that boasted some of the largest and most magnificent buildings west of the Appalachians, and they did it without the special tooling and special skills available to architects and builders of the period. Travel along with Pierce as he works to understand the spirit that guided the Shaker's creative works as they shaped their physical world to be a reflection of their devotion.

Popular Woodworking Books
Hard Cover, 176 pages.
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Classic Hand Tools
Garrett Hack

An avid hand plane enthusiast, Mr. Hack indulges his passion for tools of every size, shape and purpose in this affectionate look at the history and variety of hand tools. This book nicely demonstrates the unique purpose of each tool, and explains the many benefits of integrating hand tools into the modern workshop.

Taunton Press, 1999. Hardcover, 218 pages.
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The Complete Dovetail
Ian Kirby

This handy little book makes the tricky job of cutting dovetails an easy-to-follow process. From the initial design to the final precise cleaning of the parts, this handbook features hundreds of photos and clear illustrations for making that perfect dovetail in every project.

Linden Publishing, 1999. Softcover, 152 pages.
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Taunton's COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED guide to SHARPENING
Thomas Lie-Nielsen

Taunton Press has just released the latest in its "Illustrated Guide" series. Tom Lie-Nielsen worked closely with photographer Scott Gibson to produce a comprehensive, handsomely photographed book on sharpening woodworking hand tools and more.

Special signed copies available.
Please specify "signed" in the comments section when ordering.

2 week lead time.

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Furniture-Making Techniques Vol. I
David Charlesworth

Selected articles first published in Furniture and Cabinetmaking, England's premier woodworking magazine. Charlesworth is a woodworker, teacher and author. His thoughtful articles are full of practical techniques and excellent advice.

Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, Ltd., 1999.
Softcover, 120 pages.
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Furniture-Making Techniques Vol. II
David Charlesworth

The second volume of David Charlesworth's Furniture Making Techniques explores more ambitious projects and techniques, building on the expert advice and demonstrations in his first book.

Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, Ltd., 2001.
Softcover, 120 pages.
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A Guide to Hand Tools and Methods
David Charlesworth

This volume, the 3rd in David Charlesworth's series on Hand Tool Techniques, is chock full of tricks, insights and experience gained from years of teaching beginners precision woodworking techniques.

Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, Ltd., 2006
Softcover, 144 pages.
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Handcrafting Bamboo Fly Rods
Wayne Cattanach

This book is a well-illustrated presentation aimed at promoting the delicate art of creating bamboo fly rods. From the required materials to the most intricate techniques, Wayne Cattanach guides the rod maker along the path to producing the perfect featherweight rod.

Lyons Press, 2000. Softcover, 210 pages.
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The Handplane Book
Garrett Hack

This lavishly photographed volume takes you on a journey through history -- from the earliest known plane (dated 79 A. D.), found in the ashes of Pompeii, to the durable specialized planes of today's manufacturers. Mr. Hack's knowledge of planes and their uses is unsurpassed in this highly readable book.
264 pages, Taunton Press, 1997.

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Keeping the Cutting Edge
Dynamite Payson

A step-by-step guide to sharpening hand saws for ultimate performance. Detailed illustrations and photos help you learn about the fine art of tuning the edge. Payson even covers the intricate process of sharpening 2-man crosscut saws, power saws, band saws and chain saws.

Wooden Boat, 1983. Softcover, 30 pages.
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One Good Turn: A Natural History of the Screwdriver and the Screw
Witold Rybczynski

This book will make you think twice the next time you pick up a screwdriver. The complex story of the origin of a simple, related pair of tools - the screwdriver and the screw. Illustrated.

Scribner, 2000. Softcover, 173 pages.
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Planecraft: Hand Planing By Modern Methods
C.W. Hampton and A.E. Clifford

First published in 1934 in England and recently kept in print by Woodcraft, this small book remains a classic handplane primer. Emphasizing the original Record line of tools, it is a comprehensive discussion of techniques that anyone using handplanes will find useful.

Woodcraft Supply.
Softcover, 255 pages.
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Sharpening with Waterstones
Ian Kirby

Master craftsman Ian Kirby guides you in the fine art of sharpening your tools for peak performance. He demonstartes the logical steps for putting a perfect edge on planes, chisels, knives and carving tools. An invaluable aid to better woodworking performance!

Cambium, 1998. Softcover, 112 pages.
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The Shipcarver's Handbook
Jay Hanna

Professional and amateur carvers will both find much to appreciate in this delightful book devoted to the art of nautical carvings. Illustrated with easy-to-follow diagrams and sketches, plus many step-by-step photos, this book makes carving quarterboards and figures an achievable goal for any woodcarver.

Wooden Boat, 1988. Hardcover, 108 pages.
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Smart Workshop Solutions
Paul Anthony

A useful compendium of workshop solutions — from clever storage racks and cabinets to the safest, most convenient way to set up power tools. Step-by-step instructions and photos guide you along the way to making your woodworking effecient and to get the maximum performance our of your workshop space.
Taunton Press, 2003. Softcover, 172 pages.
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Tables
Anthony Guidice

Ten interesting table designs, from fancy to functional, by modern masters, including Guidice, Klaus and Rodriguez. Each chapter illustrates actual construction of a table, using a variety of hand and power tools, with invaluable tips and techniques.

Taunton Press, 2000. Softcover, 170 pages.
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The Toolbox Book
Jim Tolpin

A fascinating trip through the history of the toolbox, from the earliest ship storage boxes to the ultimate contemporary astronauts' kits. Excellent photography highlights the beaty and craftsmanship of these toolchests, and the shop drawings will inspire you to make your own.
Taunton Press, 1998. Softcover, 198 pages.
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Understanding Wood
R. Bruce Hoadley

This updated classic contains new sections on contemporary technolocial advances in composite materials, adhesives and finishes, as well as a thoroughly researched study of the nature of wood and its properties. As a woodworker, you will gain a better understanding of why different varieties of wood behave the way they do.

Taunton Press, 2000. Hardcover, 280 pages.
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Woodworking Basics
Peter Korn

Superb photos and clear illustrations highlight this newest book from Peter Korn, noted author and Director of the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Maine. A thorough handbook on woodworking techniques, with tips gleaned from over 20 years of teaching woodworking - useful for beginners and experts alike.

Taunton Press, 2003. Softcover, 186 pages.
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The Workbench. A complete guide to creating your perfect bench
Lon Schleining

The quest for the perfect workbench is challenging because of the daunting array of style choices and options. In this profusely illustrated book, Lon Schleining takes you on a personal tour of workshops featuring benches of every imaginable sort, with practical advice on style and construction by the woodworkers who use them, from Garrett Hack to David Charlesworth to Sam Maloof.

The Taunton Press, 2004. Hardcover, 202 pages.
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The Workshop
Scott Gibson

More than 35 workshops are featured in this nicely photographed tour. From the humble, jam-packed North Carolina shop that shares the garage with the family car to the spacious, light-filled treetop shop with a view of the New Hampshire mountains, the common bond of each shop owner is the love of creating in wood.

Taunton Press, 2003. Hardcover, 202 pages.
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Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Working with Wood
Andy Rae

This step-by-step pictorial reference covers all of the techniques for working with wood. Organized for quick access, this book makes it easy to find exactly the information you are looking for. Over 850 photos and drawings illustrate how to buy lumber, dry and store it, choose joinery for durable construction, as well as how to machine, bend, and finish any type of wood.

Taunton Press, 2004. Hardcover, 280 pages.

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