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The RWS Library

The RWS Library has one of the finest collections of modern periodicals, texts, and video tapes on woodworking in upstate New York. The library items may be borrowed by RWS members free of charge.

To borrow items, e-mail Connie Gates (librochesterwoodworkers.org). If the item is in stock, you can pick it up at her home. All items are due back in one month.

In addition, you can borrow items at the Friday night lectures. An assortment of materials is available then. If you want specific items, be sure to contact the librarian in advance so the materials are available at the lecture. You may also return items on lecture nights.

We welcome suggestions for library additions as well as donations of material. Contact Connie with your suggestions or contributions. Thank you.

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Subject Arrangement Combining Books and DVDs/Videos:

Boat Building u Boxes u Cabinetry u Carving u Finishing u
Furniture - Design u Furniture Making u Furniture – Styles u
Gluing u Hand Tools u Intarsia/Marquetry u Jigs u Joinery u
Laminating / Bending u Miscellaneous u Outdoor Projects u
Picture Framing u Power Tools u Routing u Sharpening u
Storage u Toy Making u Turning u Veneering u Wood u
Woodworking – Projects u Woodworking – Techniques u Workshops

 

Updated with information as of 8/18/08.

 

 

Boat Building

Books

Johnson, Gene - Ship Model Building – Cornell Maritime, 1961

National Trust for Historic Preservation - Wooden Shipbuilding & Small Craft Preservation - Preservation Press, 1976

O’Donnell, Michael – Woodworker Guide; Woodturning - Argus, 1998

Olivette, Michael and John Michne - Building an Adirondack Guideboat: Wood Strip Reproductions of the Virginia - Nicholas K. Burns, 2005

Schade, Nick – The Strip-Built Sea Kayak; Three Rugged Beautiful Boats You Can Build – Ragged Mountain, 1998

Van Leuven, Susan – Illustrated Guide to Wood Strip Canoe Building – Schiffer, 1998  NEW!

DVD/Video

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Rossel, Greg - RWS Workshop on Boat Building - 10/26/02

Schade, Nick – RWS Lecture & Workshop on Boat Building – 1/19&/20/07 (4 DVDs of 120 min each)

Wahl, Tim – RWS Workshop on Boat Building - 4/15/06

Woodward, Chris - RWS Lecture on Adirondack Guide Boats - 11/02

 

Boxes

(see also Turning)

Books

Crabbe, Tom - Making Wood Boxes with a Bandsaw – Sterling, 1985

Engler, Nick - Making Boxes & Chests – Rodale, 1994

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Boxes, Carcases, and Drawers – Taunton, 1985

Freedman, David - Box Making Basics - Taunton, 1997

Greef, Jeff - Marvelous Wooden Boxes You Can Make – Betterway, 1995

Jacobson, James - Making Small Wooden Boxes – Sterling, 1986

Lydgate, Tony - The Art of Making Elegant Boxes; Design & Techniques – Sterling, 1991

Lydgate, Tony - Po Shun Leong Art Boxes – Sterling, 1998

Stowe, Doug - Creating Beautiful Boxes with Inlays – Popular Woodworking, 1997

DVD/Video

Cummings, Jim - Small Shop Projects; Boxes – Publishers Group, 1990 (60 min)

Key, Ray - The Basic Box – Westhaven, 1993 (50 min)

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

 

Cabinetry

Books

Better Homes & Gardens – Step-by-Step; Cabinets & Shelves – Better Homes and Garden, 2000

Bridgewater, Alan & Gill - Making Wood Handles, Hinges, and Knobs; the Perfect Touch for Cabinetmaking – Sterling, 1997

Duncan, S. Blackwell - Custom Cabinets – TAB, 1994

Greef, Jeff - Display Cabinets You Can Customize – Betterway, 1995

Hylton, William - Illustrated Cabinet Making; How to Design and Construct Furniture That Works - Rodale, 1998

Karg, Franz - Solid Wood Cabinet Construction; 70 Contemporary Designs with Details – Taunton, 1991

Krenov, James – A Cabinetmaker’s Notebook – Linden, 1976

Krenov, James - The Fine Art of Cabinet Making – Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1977

Krenov, James – The Impractical Cabinetmaker – Linden, 1993

Krenov, James – The Impractical Cabinetmaker – Linden, 1999

Lang, Robert W.  – Bob Lang’s The Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker; Shop Drawings and Professional Methods for Designing and Constructing Every Kind of Kitchen and Built-In Cabinet – Cambium, 2006

Levine, Paul - Cabinets and Built-Ins; a Practical Guide to Building Professional-Quality Cabinetry – Rodale, 1994

Proulx, Danny - Fast and Easy Techniques for Building Modern Cabinetry – Popular Woodworking, 2000

Schmidt, Udo – Building Kitchen Cabinets: Expert Advise from Start to Finish – Taunton, 2003

Time Life Books - Classic Cabinetry – Time-Life, 2000

DVD/Video

Adams, Marc – Cabinets – Marc Adams, nd (88 min)

Blackburn, Graham - Frame & Panel 1: Making & Joining the Frame – Fine Woodworking, nd – (20 min)

Blackburn, Graham - Frame & Panel 2: Panel Raising - Fine Woodworking, nd – (20 min)

Blackburn, Graham – Frame and Panel Construction – Taunton, 2004 (40 min)  NEW!

Cliffe, Roger - 101 Building the Cabinet – Roger W. Cliffe, 1988 (53 min)

Cliffe, Roger - 102 Basic Drawer Construction – Roger W. Cliffe, 1988 (55 min)

Cliffe, Roger - 103 Advanced Drawer Construction – Roger W. Cliffe, 1988 (55 min)

Cliffe, Roger - 104 Basic Door Construction – Roger W. Cliffe, 1988 (54 min)

Cliffe, Roger - 105 Advanced Door Construction – Roger W. Cliffe, 1988 (82 min)

Cliffe, Roger - Router Door Basics – Roger W. Cliffe, 1993 (90 min)

Lowe’s – What to Expect During Your Kitchen Remodeling Project­ – Lowe’s, nd

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Lang, Robert – RWS Lecture & Workshop on Cabinetry & Furniture Making – 10/6&/7/06

Levine, Paul - RWS Lecture & Workshop on Kitchen Cabinets - 3/95

 

Carving

Books

Barber, Joel - Wild Fowl Decoys – Dover, 1984

Barton, Wayne – Chip Carving Techniques & Patterns – Sterling, 1984

Bridgewater, Alan & Gill - Carving Totem Poles & Masks – Sterling, 1991

Bridgewater, Alan & Gill - Power Tool Woodcarving – Sterling, 1996

Bridgewater, Alan & Gill - Wood Carving Basics – Sterling, 1996

Burk, Bruce – Game Bird Carving – Winchester, 1972

Butz, Rick and Ellen - How to Carve Wood; a Book of Projects and Techniques – Taunton, 1984

Butz, Rick and Ellen - Woodcarving Step by Step; How to Sharpen Wood Carving Tools – Stackpole, 1997

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Carving - Taunton, 1986

Fox-Wilson, Frank - Carving Nature; Wildlife Studies in Wood – Guild of Master Craftsman, 2000

Keilhofer, Georg - Basic Relief Carving – Schiffer, 1995

Murphy, Charles F. - Working Plans for Working Decoys - Winchester, 1979

Pye, Cris - Carving on Turning – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1995

Pye, Chris - Letter Carving in Wood – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1998

Pye, Chris - Relief Carving in Wood – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1994

Pye, Cris - Woodcarving Tools, Material, & Equipment -

Randich Keith - Carving the Little Guys; an Introductory Text - Randich,

1991

Randich Keith - Carving the Little Sailors; an Introductory Text - Randich, 1993

Randich, Keith – Old Time Whittling; an Introductory Text – Randich, 1994

Schroeder & McCarthy - Woodcarving Illustrated – Stackpole, 1983

Sunset Books – Woodcarving; Techniques and Projects – Lane, 1971

Wilbur, Frederick – Carving Classical Styles in Wood – Guild of Master Craftsman, 2004

Woodcarving Magazine – Understanding Woodcarving in the Round – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1998

DVD/Video

Barton, Wayne - Chip Carving; a Video Workshop from the Publishers of Fine Woodworking – Taunton, 1987 (60 min) + booklet

Bush, Sam and Mack Headley – Carving Techniques and Projects; a Fine Woodworking DVD Workshop – Taunton, 1986 (85 min)

Lowe, Phil - Carve a Ball & Claw Foot – Taunton, 1985 (115 min)

Pye, Chris and Rob Cosman – Woodcarving 1.Sharpening Techniques – American Craftsman, 2007 (1 hr 55 min)

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Bryan, John - RWS Lecture on Relief Carving, & John Dodd on Custom Woodwork - 1/92

Esterly, David - RWS Workshop on Carving - Jan 1999

Lowe, Phil - RWS Lecture & Workshop; Carving on Furniture - 4/96

Lowe, Phil - RWS Lecture & Workshop; Carving on Furniture - 10/04

Meiller, Tom - RWS Introduction to Woodcarving Workshop - 1/5/02

Rinehart, Chuck - RWS Workshop on Carving - 1/18/05

Roth, Ed - RWS Workshop on Carousel Carving - 10/25/96

 

Finishing

Books

Charron, Andy - Spray Finishing – Taunton, 1996

Charron, Andy - Water Based Finishes – Taunton, 1998

Dresdner, Michael - The Woodfinishing Book – Taunton, 1992

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Finish and Refinishing - Taunton, 1986

Flexner, Bob - Understanding Wood Finishing; How to Select and Apply the Right Finish – Rodale, 1994

Flexner, Bob - Understanding Wood Finishing; How to Select and Apply the Right Finish – Completely Revised and Updated, Reader’s Digest, 2005 NEW!

Jewitt, Jeff - Great Wood Finishes - Taunton, 2000

Jewitt, Jeff - Hand Applied Finishes – Taunton, 1997

Nagyszalanczy, Sandor - The Wood Sanding Book; Guide to Abrasives, Machines, and Methods – Taunton, 1997

Thomas, Joe - Silky, Sensuous Wood Finishing – Joe Thomas, 1982

Weaver, Diane - Painted Furniture; Simple Techniques for Fresh, New Looks – Sterling, 1995

DVD/Video

Dresdner, Michael – Starting to Finish; Preparing the Surface for a Great Wood Finish – Taunton, 2000 (20 min)

Dresdner, Michael – Wood Finishing Basics – Taunton, 2004 (65 min)  NEW!

Dresdner, Michael - The Woodfinishing Video – Taunton, 1992 (40 min)

Flexner, Bob - Refinishing Furniture - Taunton, 1988 (70 min) + booklet

Flexner, Bob - Repairing Furniture – Taunton, 1987 (70 min) + booklet

Jewitt, Jeff - Hand Applied Finishes; Applying Top Coats – Taunton, 1997 (40 min)

Jewitt, Jeff - Hand Applied Finishes; Coloring Wood – Taunton, 1997 (40 min)

Klausz, Frank - Wood Finishing – Taunton, 1985 (110 min)

Marks, David - Gilding & Chemical Patinations – David J. Marks, 2001 Read review in Newsletter

Sanders, Jan - Colouring Wood - Liberon Waxes, 1994 (70 min)

Weaver, Diane - Painted Furniture; Simple Techniques for Fresh, New Looks – Sterling, 1995

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Dresdner, Michael - RWS Lecture and Workshop on Finishing - 1/28/94

Flexner, Bob - RWS Workshop on Finishing & Repair - 11/13/99

Formby, Roger - RWS Lecture on Finishing - 3/16/90

Jewitt, Jeff - RWS Finishing Workshop - 10/10/97

Marks, David - RWS Workshop on Contemporary Furniture and finishes - 10/15/05

Mascelli, Michael – RWS Lecture and Workshop on Finishing – 9/14/07

Williams, Don - RWS Lecture & Workshop on Shellac - 1/18/04

 

Furniture – Design

Books

Castle, Wendell - Furniture by Wendell Castle – Hudson Hills, 1989

Fine Woodworking - Biennial Design Book – Taunton, 1977

Fine Woodworking - Design Book Two – Taunton, 1979

Fine Woodworking - Design Book Three – Taunton, 1983

Moser, Thomas - Artistry in Wood – Chronicle, 2002

Osolnik, Rude – Rude Osolnik; a Retrospective – Southern Highland Handicraft Guild, nd

Stem, Seth - Designing Furniture; From Concept to Shop Drawing: a Practical Guide – Taunton, 1989

DVD/Video

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Moser, Tom - RWS Workshop on Furniture Design - 11/23/02

Tannen, Rich - RWS Workshop on Furniture Design - 1/98

 

Furniture Making – Techniques and Projects

(See also Woodworking – Techniques and Projects)

Books

Anderson, Peter – Making Fine Furniture; Perfect Results with Power Tools – Sterling, 2007  NEW!

Barrett, Niall – Bookcases; Outstanding Projects from America’s Best Craftsmen – Taunton, 1999

Black & Decker – Home Improvement Library; Kitchen Accessories - Creative, 1997

Charlesworth, David – Furniture-Making Techniques – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1999

Charron, Andy – Desks; Outstanding Projects from America’s Best Craftsmen with Plans and Complete Instructions for Building 7 Classic Desks – Taunton, 2000 

Conover, Ernie - Tables you can Customize – Betterway, 1996

Fine Woodworking - The Best of Fine Woodworking; Building Furniture – Taunton, 2007

Fine Woodworking - The Best of Fine Woodworking; Built-In Furniture – Taunton, 2006

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Chairs and Beds - Taunton, 1986

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Tables and Desks - Taunton, 1986

Fine Woodworking – Great Designs from Fine Woodworking Furniture; Outstanding Projects from the World’s Finest Craftsmen – Taunton, 2006  NEW!

Graves, Garth - Building Beautiful Wooden Chests – Popular Woodworking, 1999

Graves, Garth - Desks You Can Customize – Betterway, 1996

Graves, Kim Carleton with Masha Zager – Dining Tables; Outstanding Projects from America’s Best Craftsmen with Plans and Complete Instructions for Building 9 Tables – Taunton, 2002

Guild of Master Craftsman - Furniture Making Projects – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1999

Haigh, Raymond - Classic Clocks for Woodworkers; Complete Plans for 21 Clocks – Cassell, 1994

Henderson, Stevie - Great Looking 2x4 Furniture – Sterling, 1996

Huey, Glen – Fine Furniture for a Lifetime – Popular Woodworking, 2002

Hylton, Bill – Chests of Drawers; Outstanding Projects from America’s Best Craftsmen with Plans and Complete Instructions for Building 7 Classic Chests of Drawers – Taunton, 2002

Hylton, William H. - Quick and Easy Projects – Rodale, 1992

Joyce, Ernest - The Encyclopedia of Furniture Making – Sterling, 1987

Lawrence, J.D. - Furniture Making From the Inside Out – Sterling, 1995

Lydgate, Tony - The Art of Elegant Wood Kitchenware – Sterling, 1996

Martensen, Alf - The Book of Furniture Making - St. Martins, 1979

Meras, Phyllis – A Yankee Way with Wood - Berkshire, 1993

Miller, Jeff – Beds; Outstanding Projects from One of America’s Best Craftsmen With Plans and Complete Instructions for Building 9 Classic Beds – Taunton, 1999

Miller, Jeff - Chairmaking and Design – Taunton, 1997

Ortho Books – How to Plan & Build Bookcases, Cabinets & Shelves – Ortho, 1987

Pierce, Kerry - Practical Projects from Fine Woods – Lark, 1996

Sadler, Ken - Building Fine Furniture from Solid Wood – Betterway, 1994

Stender, Thomas - Making Contemporary Wooden Tables – Lark, 2000

Stock, Jim - The Biscuit Joiner Project Book – Popular Woodworking, 2002

Sunset Books – Easy to Make Tables and Chairs – Lane, 1976

Susspan, Armand - Fast Furniture - Popular Woodworking, 2000

Time-Life Books – The Art of Woodworking; Tables and Desks – Time-Life, 1994

Time-Life Books - Tables, Desks, and Chairs – Time-Life, 2000

Watts, Simon – Build a House Full of Furniture; 43 Plans with Comments on Design and Construction – Taunton, 1983

DVD/Video

Alexander, John - Make a Chair from a Tree – Greenwoodworking, 1991 Read review by Tom Meiller

Klausz, Frank - Dovetail a Drawer – Taunton, 1985 (60 min)

Klausz, Frank – Dovetail a Drawer – Taunton, 2003 (60 min)  NEW!

Miller, Jeff - Chairmaking Techniques – Taunton, 1997 (55 min)

Maloof, Sam – Sam Maloof; a Fine Woodworking DVD Profile – Taunton, 1995 (55 min)

Rogowski, Gary - Making Plywood Drawers – Taunton, 2000 (20 min)

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Frid, Tage - RWS Lecture - Furniture Making – 11/18/89 (120 min)

Heiller, Mike - RWS Workshop on Trim Molding - 2/12/05

Latta, Steve - RWS workshop on Inlays - 3/12/05

Loar, Steve - RWS Lecture - 1/91

Mehler, Kelly - RWS Lecture & Workshop on Furniture Making, 1992

Mehler, Kelly - RWS Lecture & Workshop on Furniture Making; Shaker Table – 10/20/07

Mehler, Kelly - RWS Workshop on Solid Wood Case Construction - 1/26/02

Rhinehart, Chuck – RWS Furniture Workshop - 2/17&18/06

Stowe, Doug – RWS Workshop on Inlays (also shows making a basic table saw sled) - 9/13/03

 

Furniture – Styles

Books

Abrams, Norm - Mostly Shaker; From the New Yankee Workshop – Little, Brown, 1992

Abrams, Norm - The New Yankee Workshop – Little, Brown, 1989

Becksvoort, Chris – The Shaker Legacy; Perspectives on an Enduring Furniture Style – Taunton, 1998

Bird, Lonnie – Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Period Furniture Details – Taunton, 2003

Blandford, Percy - How to Make Early American Colonial Furniture – TAB, 1979

Bowman, Leslie Greene – American Arts & Crafts, Virtue in Design; a Catalogue of the Palevsky Collection and Related Works at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art – Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1990

Burch, Monty - How to Build 50 Classic Furniture Reproductions – Sterling, 1993

Burton, E. Milby – Charleston Furniture 1700 – 1825 – University of South Carolina, 1995

Clarkson, Ron – Making Classic Chairs; a Craftsman’s Chippendale Reference with a Special Historical Notes Chapter by Leigh Keno – Fox Chapel, 1997

Dunbar, Michael - Making a Windsor Chair - Taunton, 1984

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Making Period Furniture - Taunton, 1985

Handberg, Ejner - Shop Drawing of Shaker Furniture – Berkshire, 1973

Handberg, Ejner – Measured Drawings of Shaker Furniture and Woodenware – Berkshire, 1981

Handberg, Ejner – Shop Drawings of Shaker Furniture and Woodenware – Countryman, 1991

Hill, Jack – Country Woodworker; How to Make Rustic Furniture, Utensils, and Decorations – Chronicle, 1995

Hoard, F.E. & A.W.K. Marlow - Furniture You Can Make Yourself (Reproduction) – Macmillan, 1952

Kemner, Paul & Peggy Zdita - Building Arts and Crafts Furniture; 25 Authentic Projects That Celebrate Simple Elegance & Timeless Design – Sterling, 1997

Lang, Robert W.  – More Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture; 30 Stickley Designs for Every Room in the Home – Cambium, 2002

Lang, Robert W.  – Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture; 27 Stickley Designs for Every Room in the Home – Cambium, 2001

Lang, Robert W.  – Shop Drawings for Craftsman; Inlays & Hardware; Original Designs by Gustav Stickley and Harvey Ellis – Cambium, 2004

Lang, Robert W.  – Shop Drawings for Craftsman Interiors; Cabinets, Moldings & Built-Ins for Every Room in the Home – Cambium, 2003

Lang, Robert W.  – Shop Drawings for Greene & Greene Furniture; 23 American Arts & Crafts Masterpieces – Fox Chapel, 2006

Larkin, David - The Essential Book of Shaker; Discovering the Design, Function, and Form - Universe, 1995

Moser, Thos. – How to Build Shaker Furniture; with Measured Drawings by Christian Becksvoort -  Sterling, 1977

Moser, Thos. – How to Build Shaker Furniture – Rev. Ed. Sterling, 1980

Nakashima, George - Full Circle – Weidenfelf & Nicholson, 1989

New Hampshire Furniture Masters – Beyond Tradition; New Works by New Hampshire Furniture Masters – NHFMS, 2006

Nutting, Wallace – Furniture Treasury (Mostly of American Origin) - MacMillan, nd

Osburn, Burl N. and Bernice B. – Measured Drawings of Early American Furniture – Dover, 1975

Peart, Darrell – Greene & Greene; Design Elements for the Workshop – Linden, 2006

Popular Mechanics – Mission Furniture; How to Make It (Parts I, II, and III, Complete) – Dover, 1980

Rodriguez, Mario - Traditional Woodwork; Adding Authentic Period Details to Any Home – Taunton, 1998

Sondag, Robert – Shaker Style Wood Projects -

Spielman, Patrick – Making Country Rustic Wood Projects – Sterling, 1985

Time Life Books - American Style: Shaker, Mission, and Country Projects – Time-Life, 2000

Time-Life Books - The Art of Woodworking; Shaker Furniture – Time-Life, 1995

DVD/Video

Lowe, Phil – Measuring Furniture for Reproduction – Taunton, 1996 (55 min)

Mehler, Kelly - Build a Shaker Table – Taunton, 1989 (60 min) + booklet

Mehler, Kelly - Build a Shaker Table – Taunton, 2003 (76 min)

Ruhlman - Making Rustic Furniture – Taunton, 2000 (20 min)

Schultz, Andy – Classic Arts & Crafts Furniture You Can Build – Popular Woodworking, 1999

Wilson, John - Making Shaker Oval Boxes & Carriers – The Home Shop, 1989

Wilson, John - Making Shaker Style Oval Trays – The Home Shop, 1989

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Altemus, Jim - RWS Workshop; Hepplewithe Table - 12/14/04

Becksvoort, Christian - RWS Workshop on Shaker Style Furniture - 10/9/99

Breed, Allan – RWS Reproduction Furniture Workshop (includes ball and claw carving) - 1/6&1/7/06

Dunbar, Michael - RWS Lecture and Workshop on Windsor Chairs -

Headley, Mack - RWS Lecture & Workshop on 18thCentury Furniture - 4/89

Landon, Eugene - RWS on Period Furniture -

Landon, Eugene - RWS Workshop on Period Furniture Making – 11/17/07

McAlister, John - RWS Workshop on Period Furniture - 10/18/03

Mooberry, Doug - RWS Reproduction Furniture Workshop - 11/30/01

Peart, Darrell – RWS Workshop on Greene & Greene Furniture - 4/7&8/06

 

Gluing

Books

Engler, Nick - Gluing and Clamping; Techniques for Better Woodworking – Rodale, 1993

Marre, Alan - Technology of Wood Bonding; Principles in Practice – Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1992

Spielman, Patrick - Gluing and Clamping: a Woodworker’s Handbook – Sterling, 1986

Young, William - The Glue Book – Taunton, 1998

DVD/Video

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

 

Hand Tools

Books

Blackburn, Graham – The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Woodworking Hand Tools: Instruments and Devices – Blackburn, 2000)  NEW!

Blackburn, Graham – Traditional Woodworking Hand Tools; a Manual for the Woodworker – Blackburn, 1998)  NEW!

Burton, Mike – Make Your Own Woodworking Tools - Fox Chapel, 2006

Chinn, Garry and John Sainsbury - The Garrett Wade Book of Woodworking Tools – Thomas Y. Crowell, 1979

Engler, Nick - Using Hand Tools – Rodale, 1995

Finck, David – Making & Mastering Wood Planes – Rev. ed. Sterling, 2005

Fine Woodworking - The Best of Fine Woodworking; Bench Tools – Taunton, 1990

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Hand tools - Taunton, 1986

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Planes and Chisels – Taunton, 1985

Hack, Garrett – The Handplane Book – Taunton, 1999

Kirby, Ian – Book 1; Plane Perfect – Lignum, 1985

Korn, Peter - The Woodworker's Guide to Hand Tools – Taunton, 1998 

Nagyszalanczy, Sandor - The Art of Fine Tools – Taunton, 2000

Odate, Toshio - Japanese Woodworking Tools – Taunton, 1984

Salaman, R.A. – Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c.1700-1970 and Tools of Allied Trades – Taunton, 1990

Watson, Aldren - Handtools: Their Ways and Working – Portland, 1982

Weygers, Alexander - The Recycling, Use, and Repair of Tools – Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1978

DVD/Video

Charlesworth, David – Handtool Techniques; Pt.1 Plane Sharpening – Lie Nielsen, 2004 (75 min)

Charlesworth, David – Handtool Techniques; Pt.2 Hand Planing – Lie Nielsen, 2005 (95 min)

Herrli, Tod - Classic Plane Making; Hollows and Rounds – ALP, 2001 + Paper plan for making planes   Read review by Tom Meiller

Leach, Patrick – Stanley Planes by the Numbers – ALP, 1996 (90 min)

McConnell, Don – Traditional Molding Techniques; The Basics – Lie Nielsen, 2007

Williams, Larry – Making Traditional Side Escapement Planes – Lie Nielsen, 2007

Rodriguez, Mario - Handplanes in the Woodshop -

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Blackburn, Graham – RWS Lecture & Workshop on Furniture Design & Hand Tools – 9/19&20/08)  NEW!

Hack, Garrett – RWS Lecture & Workshop on Hand Planes – 10/20/&10/28/06 (3 DVDs of 120 min each)

Lie-Nielsen, Thomas - RWS Workshop on Wood Planes - 1/15/05

 

Intarsia / Marquetry

Books

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Marquetry and Veneer – Taunton, 1987

Raymond, Pierre – Marquetry – Taunton, 1989

DVD/Video

Adams, Marc – Marquetry – Marc Adams, nd (89 min)

Kopf, Silas – The Master Techniques of Marquetry – Silas Kopf, 2004 (1 hr 25 min)

Roberts, Judy Gale - Learn the Basics of Intarsia – Judy Gale Roberts, 1990 (90 min)

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Koft, Silas - RWS Lecture & Workshop on Marquetry - 9/27/96

 

Jigs

Books

Capotosto, Rosario – Capotosto’s Woodworking Wisdom; 200 Original Jigs, Shop Aids, Tool Techniques and Projects for the Home Craftsman – Popular Science, 1983

Capotosto, Rosario – 200 Original Shop Aids and Jigs for Woodworkers – Sterling, 1983

DiCristoforo, R.J. - Jigs and Fixtures Bible; Tips, Tricks and Techniques for Better Woodworking – Popular Woodworking, 2001

Engler, Nick - Jigs, Fixtures, and Shop Furniture – Rodale, 1989

Engler, Nick – The Workshop Companion. Making Jigs and Fixtures; Techniques for Better Woodworking – Reader’s Digest, 1995

McCulloch, Graham – Ingenious Shop Aids & Jigs; Professional Shortcuts for the Home Workshop – Sterling, 1993

McCulloch, Graham – Workshop Shortcuts; Tips, Tricks, Jigs & Aids for Woodworkers – Sterling, 1994

McDaniel, Perry – Incra Jig Projects and Techniques – Taylor, 1993

Proulx, Danny – Danny Proulx’s 50 Shop-Made Jigs & Fixtures – Popular Woodworking, 2006

Taunton Press - Ingenious Jigs & Shop Accessories; Clever Ideas for Improving Your Shop and Tools – Taunton, 1999

Time Life Books - Shop Built Jigs and Fixtures – Time-Life,

Wearing, Robert - Making Woodworking Aids and Devices – Sterling, 1985

DVD/Video

Incra Jig - Line of Precision Tools – Taylor Design Group, nd

Leigh - Dovetail Jig – Leigh, 1988 (40 min)

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Hicks, Doug - RWS Lecture & Workshop on Jigs & Fixtures - 10/95

Rogowski, Gary – RWS Workshop on Tools, Fixtures and Jigs - 11/11/05

 

Joinery

Books

Engler, Nick - Joining Wood; Techniques for Better Woodworking – Rodale, 1992

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Joinery – Taunton, 1985

Kirby, Ian J. with John Kelsey - Mastering Woodworking-Making Joints; Techniques, Tips, and Problem-Solving Tricks – Rodale, 1996

Noll, Terrie - The Joint Book – Popular Woodworking, 2002

Seike, Kiyosi – The Art of Japanese Joinery – Weatherhill, 1970

DVD/Video

Adams, Marc – Joinery – Marc Adams, nd (84 min)

Klausz, Frank - Biscuit Joinery – Image & Word, 1999 (60 min)

Klausz, Frank - Making Mortise & Tenon Joints - Taunton, 1986 (60 min)

Metz, Hank – Woodworking Made Easy; Biscuit Joinery – Metz Woodworks, 1996 (105 min)

Rogowski, Gary - Twelve ways to make a Mortise & Tenon Joint – Taunton, nd (20 min)

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

 

Laminating / Bending

Books

Castle, Wendell - The Wendell Castle Book of Wood Laminations - VanNostrand Reinhold, 1980

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Bending Wood – Taunton, 1985     

DVD/Video

Adams, Marc – Laminates – Marc Adams, nd (51 min)

Adams, Marc - Wood Bending – Marc Adams, nd (69 min)

Schleining, Lon – Steam Bending Basics – Taunton, 2000 (20 min)

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

 

Miscellaneous

Books

Wieske, Ellen – The Weekend Crafter; Wirework; 20 Wonderful Wire Projects to Coil, Bend, Twist, & Stitch – Lark, 2001

Williams, Don – Saving Stuff­ – Fireside, 2005

DVD/Video

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Campbell, Kent - RWS Workshop on photography - 10/1/05   

Loft, Abe - RWS Lecture on Ornamenting your Woodwork - 1/94

McGuire, John - RWS Workshop on Baskets – 2/98

Seigler, Doug - RWS Lecture on School for American Crafts - 1/19/96

 

Outdoor Projects

Books

Anthenat, Kathy - Fabulous Play House Plans; Simple and Sophisticated Hideways for Boys and Girls – Betterway, 1993

Better Homes & Gardens - Outdoor Projects You Can Build – Better Homes & Gardens, 1977

Boswell, Thom – The Bird Feeder Book; How to Build Unique Bird Feeders from the Purely Practical to the Simply Outrageous – Sterling, 1993

Creative Homeowner – Decks; Planning, Design, Building – Creative Homeowner, 2001

Creative Homeowner – Quick Guide Storage Sheds – Creative Homeowner, 1994

Freundenberger, Richard - Woodworking Projects for the Garden – Sterling, 1994

Geary, Don - Woodworking Projects for the Great Outdoors - Storey, 1990

Gertley, Jan & Michael - Classic Garden Structures; 18 Elegant Projects to Enhance Your Garden – Taunton, 1998

Hylton, William – The Backyard Builder; Projects for Outdoor Living – Rodale, 1990

Ortho Books – How to Design and Build Children’s Play Equipment – Ortho, 1986

Ortho Books - Wood Projects for the Garden - Ortho, 1976

Needham, Bobbe – Beastly Abodes; Homes for Birds, Bas, Butterflies & Other Backyard Wildlife – Sterling, 1995

Stender, Thomas - Architectural Birdhouses; 15 Famous Buildings to Make for Your Feathered Friends – Lark, 2001

Stiles, David – Sheds; the Do-It-Yourself Guide for Backyard Builders – Rev. Ed. Firely, 1998

Stoneman, Milton - Easy to Make Wooden Sundials; Instructions and Plans for Five Projects – Dover, 1982

Sunset Books - Children’s Play Yards – Lane, 1989

Sunset Books – Garden and Patio Building Book – Lane, 1983

Sunset Books – How to Plan and Build Fences and Gates – Lane, 1981

Sunset Books – Sheds and Garages – Sunset, 1996

Woods, Bruce & David Schoonmaker – The Bird House Book – Sterling, 1991

DVD/Video

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Picture Framing

Books

Banister, Manly - Making Picture Frames in Wood – Sterling, 1982

Oberrecht, Kenn - Home Book of Picture Framing; 2nd Ed.  - Stackpole, 1988

Toscano, Eamon - Step by Step Framing; a Complete Introduction to the Craft of Framing – Western, 1971

DVD/Video

Altschuler, Stuart – Making Picture Frames – Taunton, 2000 (20 min)

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

 

Power Tools

Books

Bird, Lonnie – The Band Saw Book – Taunton, 1999

Cliffe, Roger – Radial Arm Saw Techniques – Sterling, 1986

Cliffe, Roger - Table Saw Techniques – Sterling, 1984

Delta – Getting the Most Out of Your Drill Press - Delta, 1994

Delta – Getting the Most Out of Your Radial Saw; with a Special Chapter on the Motorized Miter Box – Delta, 1993

Duginske, Mark – The Art of the Band Saw; Award-Winning Designs – Sterling, 2001

Duginske, Mark - Band Saw Handbook – Sterling, 1989

Duginske, Mark - Mastering Woodworking Machines – Taunton, 1992

Duginske, Mark – The New Complete Guide to the Band Saw – Fox Chapel, 2007

Duginske, Mark and Gene - Band Saw Basics – Sterling, 1990

Duginske, Mark and Karl Eichhorn – Precision Machinery Techniques; A Woodworker’s Handbook - INCA, 1984

Fine Woodworking - The Best of Fine Woodworking; Power Tool Basics – Taunton, 2007

Fine Woodworking - The Best of Fine Woodworking; Power Tool Techniques – Taunton, 2005

Fine Woodworking - The Best of Fine Woodworking; Router Projects and Techniques – Taunton, 1992

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Making and Modifying Machines - Taunton, 1986

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Woodworking Machines - Taunton, 1985

Fine Woodworking - 2006 Tool Guide – Taunton, 2005

Foster, Hugh - Biscuit Joiner Handbook – Rev. Ed. Sterling, 1995

Kirby, Ian - The Accurate Table Saw; Simple Jigs and Safe Setups - Cambrium, 1998

Lento, Robert – Woodworking; Tools, Fabrication, Design, and Manufacturing – Prentice-Hall, 1979

Mehler, Kelly - The Table Saw Book - Taunton, 1993

Mehler, Kelly - The Table Saw Book - Completely Revised and Updated, Taunton, 2003

Peters, Rick – Jointers and Planers; How to Choose, Use, and Maintain Them – Sterling, 2001

Popular Woodworking – The Insider’s Guide to Buying Tools – Popular Woodworking, 2000

Scharff, Robert – The Complete Book of Home Workshop Tools – Norback, 1979

Stephenson, Eric - Shaper Handbook – Linden, 1986

Taunton Press – Taunton’s Tool Guide 2008 – Taunton, 2007

 

DVD/Video

Burke, John - The Scroll Saw, a Beginner's Guide – Guild of Master Craftsman, nd – (65 min)

Dubby – Introduction to the Dubby Cutoff Fixture – In-Line Industries, 1989

Duginski, Mark - Mastering your Band Saw – Taunton, 1992 (60 MIN)

Duginski, Mark - Mastering Woodworking Machines – Taunton, 1992

Erpelding, Curtis - Radial Arm Saw Joinery – Taunton, 1985 (110 min)

Mehler, Kelly – Mastering Your Table Saw – Taunton, 1992 (70 min) 

Mehler, Kelly – Mastering Your Table Saw – Taunton, 2003 (70 min)

Taunton Press - Sliding Compound Miter Saws in Action – Taunton, 1993 (23 min)

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Duginski, Mark - RWS Lecture; Table Saw & Band Saw Workshop -

Henry, Bob - RWS Workshop; Introduction to Scroll Sawing - 11/3/01

 

Routing

Books

Conover, Ernie - The Router Table Book – Taunton, 1994

Engler, Nick - Routing & Shaping; Techniques for Better Woodworking – Rodale, 1992

Engler, Nick – Teaching Your Router New Tricks – Rodale, 1998

Hylton, Bill and Fred Matlack – Working with the Router; Professional Router Techniques and Jigs Any Woodworker Can Use – Rodale, 1993

Rogowski, Gary - Router Joinery – Taunton, 1997

Rosenthal, Robert - The Router; Rev. Ed. – Oak Park, 1986

Spielman, Patrick – The New Router Handbook - Sterling, 1993

Spielman, Patrick – New Scroll Saw Handbook – Sterling, 2002

Spielman, Patrick - Router Basics – Sterling, 1990

Spielman, Patrick - Router Handbook – Sterling, 1983

Spielman, Patrick - Router Jigs and Techniques – Sterling, 1986

Time-Life Books - The Art of Woodworking; Routing and Shaping – Time-Life, 1993

Warner, Pat - Fast, Easy, and Accurate Router Jigs – Popular Woodworking, 1979

DVD/Video

Adams, Marc – Advanced Router Jigs & Fixtures – Marc Adams, nd (60 min)

Bartz, Jim – Sign Carving With Your Router; a Step-by-Step Guide to Making Custom Wooden Signs – RM Nordstrom, 2006 (44 min)

Maas, Bernie & Fortune, Michael - Router Jig Techniques – Taunton, 1986 (60 min) + booklet

Rodale Press - Professional Routing Secrets – Rodale, 1992 (30 min)

Rogowski, Gary – Router Joinery – Taunton, 2003

Rosendahl, Bob - Router Workshop #1 Picture Frames, Bookstand with Dovetails, Box Construction, Simple Box Joints – Woodgrain, 1995

Rosendahl, Bob - Router Workshop #2, Angled Box Joints, Rabbet Dado Joint, Dovetails & Inlays, Tables, & Chairs - Woodgrain, 1995

Rosendahl, Bob - Router Workshop #3, Panel doors in Minutes, Perfect Circles, Patterns Making Multiples, Decorative Inlays - Woodgrain, 1995

Rosendahl, Bob - Router Workshop #4 Perfect Drawers, External Routing - Woodgrain, 1995

Warner, Pat - The Versatile Router I; Collar Guides, Circles, and Joints – Taunton, 2000 (20 min)

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Beyers, Joe - RWS Router Workshop - 9/24/05

 

Sharpening

(see also Carving & Turning)

Books

Kingshott Jim - Sharpening, the Complete Guide – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1994

Lee, Leonard – The Complete Guide to Sharpening – Taunton, 1995

DVD/Video

Kingshott, Jim – Sharpening Turning & Carving Tools – GMC, nd (1 hr 20 min)

Law, Tom - Handsaw Sharpening – ALF, 1998  Read review by Tom Meiller

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Altemus, Jim and DeMay, Ed – RWS Workshop on Sharpening – 11/11/06 (2 DVDs)

Britton, John & DeMay, Ed - RWS Workshop on Sharpening Planes, Chisels, and Turning Tools - 10/30/04

Engler, Nick - RWS Workshop on Tools and Sharpening -

 

Storage

Books

Black & Decker – The Complete Guide to Home Storage; More Than 50 Practical Projects & Ideas – Creative, 2001

Rodale Press – Build It Better; Storage around the House – Rodale, 1988

Snyder, Tim - Shelving and Storage; 25 Easy-to-Build Projects for Every Part of Your Home – Rodale, 1992

Sunset Books - Wall Systems and Shelving – Lane, 1981

DVD/Video

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

 

Toy Making and Children’s Furniture

(See also Outdoor Projects)

 Books

Bridgewater, Alan & Gill - Making Wooden Mechanical Models; 15 Designs with Visible Wheels, Cranks, Pistons, Cogs, and Cams – Sterling, 1997

Bridgewater, Alan & Gill - Woodworking Together; Projects for Kids and Their Families – TAB, 1993

Burch, Monte and the Editors of U-Bild – Children’s Toys & Furniture – Creative Homeowner, 1993

Deiber, Jacqueline Kerr – Pepperwood Farm; Doll House Construction Plans for 10 Room Early American Farmhouse – Craft, 1976

Follette, James - New Wood Puzzle Designs; A guide to the Construction of Both New and Historic Puzzles – Linden, 2001

Harper, Maurice - Make your own Dolls’ House Furniture – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1995

Levy, Raymond - Making Mechanical Marvels of the World – Sterling, 1991

Makowicki, Jim - Making Heirloom Toys – Taunton, 1996

Marshall, Norm - The Great All-American Wooden Toy Book – Rodale, 1986

Martin, Reg - Making Wood Trucks & Construction Vehicles – Sterling, 1987

McGuire, Kevin - Woodworking for Kids; 40 Fabulous, Fun & Useful Things for Kids to Make – Sterling, 1993

McKee, Jack – How to Build the Take-Apart Playhouse – Jack McKee, 1991

Nickolls, Brian – Making Dolls’ Houses in ½ Scale – David & Charles, 1991

Ortho Books - Building Children’s Wooden Toys – Ortho, 1990

Pierce, Sharon - Making Old Time Folk Toys – Sterling, 1986

Scheicher, Robert – Making Dollhouses and Dioramas; an Easy Approach Using Kits and Ready-Made Parts – Dover, 1990

Simpson, Chris - The Art & Craft of Making Children’s Furniture; a Practical Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions – Running, 1995

Starr, Richard - Woodworking with Your Kids – Taunton, 1990

Strombeck, Janet and Richard - Making Timeless Toys in Wood – Sterling, 1986

Sunset Books - Children’s Furniture – Sunset, 1985

Time-Life Books - The Art of Woodworking; Wooden Toys and Crafts – Time-Life, 1994

 

DVD/Video

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

 

Turning

Books

Better Homes & Gardens – Wood Turning Techniques and Projects You Can Make – Meredith, 1993

Bose, Tony - Bowl Turning Techniques – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1999 

Bose, Tony - Woodturning Master Class; Artistry.Style. Inspiration - Guild of Master Craftsman, 1995

Bowen, Hillary - Decorative Techniques for Woodturners - Guild of Master Craftsman, 1996

Bowen, Hillary - Woodturning Jewelry - Guild of Master Craftsman, 1995

Conover, Ernie - The Lathe Book; a Complete Guide to the Machine and Its Accessories, - Completely Revised and Updated, Taunton, 2001

Crippes, Mike – Turning Goblets with Mike Crippes – Schiffer, 1996

Darlow, Mike – Turned Chessmen; For Collectors, Players, and Woodworkers – Fox Chapel, 2004)  NEW!

Ditmer, Judy – Basic Bowl Turning with Judy Ditmar – Schiffer, 1994

Ditmar, Judy - Turning Wooden Jewelry – Schiffer, 1994

Duce, William - The Fine Art of Small Scale Turning – Sterling, 1999

Fine Woodworking - The Best of Fine Woodworking; Woodturning Basics – Taunton, 2007

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Faceplate Turning - Taunton, 1987

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Spindle Turning - Taunton, 1987

Gross, Barry – The Pen Turner’s Workbook; Making Pens from Simple to Stunning – 2nd ed. Fox Chapel, 2006

Hiebert, John, Harm Hazeu, Tim Bergen & Henry Bergen – Fabulous Turned-Wood Projects­ – Sterling, 2005

Holtzapfel, John Jacob - Hand or Simple Turning; Principles and Practice - Dover, 1976

Hunnex, John - Illustrated Woodturning Techniques – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1996

Hunnex, John – Woodturning; A Source Book of Shapes – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1993

Irons, Phil - Woodturning Projects and Techniques – Sterling, 1999

ITOS - International Lathe Turned Objects Challenge – Wood Turning Center, 1991

Jacobson, James A. – Small & Exciting Woodturning Projects – Sterling, 1994

Klein, Bonnie – Classic Woodturning Projects with Bonnie Klein – Fox Chapel, 2005

Lawrence, Tony - Turning Wooden Toys - Guild of Master Craftsman, 1994

Nish, Dale - Creative Woodturning – Brigham Young Univ., 1975

Nish, Dale - Master Woodturners – Artisian, 1985

Nish, Dale L. – Woodturning with Ray Allen; a Master’s Designs & Techniques for Segmented Bowls & Vessels – Fox Chapel, 2004

O’Donnell, Michael – Woodworker Guide; Woodturning - Argus, 1998

O’Donnell, Michael – Turning Green Wood – Guild of Master Craftsman, 2000

Pracht, Klaus – Woodturning – Dover, 1991

Raffan, Richard – The Art of Turned Bowls; Designing Bowls with a World-Class Turner – Taunton, 2000)  NEW!

Raffan, Richard – Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning – Taunton, 2005

Raffan, Richard - Turned Bowl Design – Taunton, 1987

Raffan, Richard - Turning Boxes - Taunton, 1998

Raffan, Richard - Turning Projects - Taunton, 1991

Raffan, Richard - Turning Wood - Taunton, 1985

Rowley, Keith - Woodturning, a Foundation Course - Guild of Master Craftsman, 1990

Rowley, Keith - Woodturning Projects -

Sainsbury, John - Turning Miniatures in Wood - Guild of Master Craftsman, 1986

Sing, Dick – Pens from the Wood Lathe; Step-by-Step Instructions for the Woodturner – Schiffer, 1996

Sing, Dick - Turning Ornaments & Eggs – Schiffer, 2002

Sing, Dick – Useful Beauty; Turning Practical Items on a Wood Lathe – Schiffer, 1995

Spielman, Patrick – The Art of the Lathe; Award Winning Designs – Sterling, 1996

Stott, Chris - Turned Boxes, Fifty Designs – Guild of Master Craftsman, 2002

Tibbetts, Malcolm – The Art of Segmented Wood Turning; A Step-by-Step Guide – Linden, 2005

Woodturning Center - Woodturning in North America since 1930 – Wood Turning Center, 2001

Woodturning Magazine – Faceplate Turning; Feature, Projects, Practice, the Best from Woodturning Magazine – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1996

Woodturning Magazine - Intermediate Woodturning Projects; the Best From Woodturning Magazine – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1997

Woodturning Magazine – Practical Tips for Turners – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1995

Woodturning Magazine - Spindle Turning – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1996

Woodturning Magazine – Useful Woodturning Projects – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1995

Woodturning Magazine - Useful Techniques for Woodturners; the Best From Woodturning Magazine – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1998

   DVD/Video

American Association of Woodturners – Instant Gallery of the 1995 AAW Symposium – AAW (120 min)

American Association of Woodturners – Instant Gallery of the 1996 AAW Symposium – AAW (60 min)

American Association of Woodturners - Scenes from the 1994 AAW Symposium – AAW (60 min)

American Association of Woodturners - Techniques from the 1995 AAW Symposium - AAW (120 min)

American Association of Woodturners - Techniques from the 1996 AAW Symposium – AAW (120 min)

Burningham, Rex and Kip Christensen – Woodturning Projects with Rex & Kip; Vol.1 Bud Vase, Green Bowl, Wall Clock, Christmas Ornament, Spinning Top, Curly Fries – LearningTurning.com (1hr 27 min)

Drozda, Cindy – Elegant Finials – Second Edition, Cindy Drozda, 2006 (87 min)

Drozda, Cindy – Woodturning Information 2006 – Cindy Drozda, 2006

Ellsworth, David – The Ellsworth Signature Gouge – David Ellsworth, 1998 (57 min)  NEW!

Jamieson, Lyle - Hollow Forms, the Easy Way – Lyle Jamieson, 2003 (90 min)

Key, Ray – Turned Boxes; the Finial Box – Craft Supplies, 1993 (40 min)

Klein, Bonnie - Turning Techniques and Projects – Klein Design, nd (120 min)

Lacer, Alan – The Skew Chisel – Alanlacer, n.d. (90 min)  NEW!

Lacer, Alan – The Son of Skew; Lathe Tool Handle, Spinning Tops, Honey Dipper, Duck Call, Fishing Lure, Lace Bobbin, Letter Opener, Egg, Wine Stopper, Door Stops, Furniture Leg Duplication – Alan Lacer, 2004 ( 120 min)

Raffan, Richard – Turning a Box with a Fitted Lid – Taunton, nd (20 min)

Raffan, Richard - Turning Boxes – Taunton, 1998 (55 min)

Raffan, Richard – Turning Boxes – Taunton, 2003 (55 min)  NEW!

Raffan, Richard - Turning Projects – Taunton, 1991 (90 min)

Raffan, Richard – Turning Projects – Taunton, 2003 (87 min)  NEW!

Raffan, Richard - Turning Wood – Taunton, 1986 (110 min)

Raffan, Richard – Turning Wood – Taunton, 2003 (114 min)  NEW!

Rosand, Robert - Turning Projects from Scrap – AAW, 1998 (90 min)

Rowley, Keith - Woodturning, a Foundation Course - GMC, nd

Stott, Chris - Cutting & Sharpening for Woodturners – Chris Stott, 1993 (34 min)

Stubbs, Dell - Bowl Turning – Taunton, 1985 (120 min)

Theobald, Curt – Segmented Patterns – Curt Theobald, 2004 (DVD1 (70 min) DVD2 (120 min)

Woodchuck - Advanced Spiral Techniques – Phantom Engineering, 1993

Woodrite - Turning Pens and Pencils – Woodwrite, nd

   RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Batty, Stewart - RWS Woodturning Workshop - 10/24/99

Burchard, Christian - RWS Turning Workshop - 11/15/96

Drozda, Cindy – RWS Lecture and Workshop on Turning – 4/20&/21/07 (4 DVDs of 120 min each)

Ellsworth, David - RWS Turning Workshop - 9/21/02

Fleming, Ron - RWS Bowl Turning and Carving Workshop - 9/15/95

Geiger, Don – RWS Lecture & Workshop on Turning – 4/18&19/08) NEW!

Gilson, Giles - RWS Lecture & Workshop on Turning Sculptural Forms - 9/16&/17/05

Hoover, Bruce – RWS Turning Workshop - 11/15/03

Hosaluk, Michael - RWS Lecture and Turning Workshop - 8/19/97

Hout, David – RWS Lecture & Workshop on Turning – 11/17&18/08) NEW!

Klein, Bonnie - RWS Turning Workshop - 11/18/94

Larmar, Stoney - RWS Turning Workshop – 6/91

Nish, Dale - RWS Lecture & Turning Workshop - 5/89

Osolnik, Rude - RWS Lecture & Turning Workshop – 5/90

Scarpino, Betty - RWS Turning Workshop - 10/20/01

Theobald, Curt – RWS Lecture & Workshop on Segmented Turning – 3/30&/31/07 (4 DVDs of 120 min each)

Worcester, Steve – RWS Turning Workshop - 3/6/04

 

Veneering

Books

Burton, Mike – Veneering; a Foundation Course -

Hobbs, Harry - Veneering Simplified – Harry Jason Hobbs, 1978

Hosker, Ian - Veneering, A Complete Course – Guild of Master Craftsman, 1998

Hosker, Ian – Veneering Handbook - Ian Hosker, 2001

Square, David Shath - The Veneering Book - Taunton, 1995

Villard, Paul - A Manual of Veneering – Dover, 1975

DVD/Video

Keil, Darryl, Working with Veneer; a Complete Step by Step Guide, From Start to Finish – Vacuum Pressing Systems, circa 2007 (1 hr 22 min)

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Pollaro, Frank, - RWS Workshop on Veneering – 3/97

Paft, Tom – RWS Workshop on Veneering – 1/25/ & 1/26/08

 

Wood

Books

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Wood and How to Dry It - Taunton, 1986

Fine Hardwoods/American Walnut Association – Fine Hardwoods Selectorama; a Guide to the Selection and Use of the World’s Most Popular Species – Fine Hardwoods, nd

Hoadley, Bruce - Identifying Wood; Accurate Results with Simple Tools – Taunton, 1990

Hoadley, Bruce - Understanding Wood; a Craftsman’s Guide to Wood Technology – Taunton, 1980

Sloane, Eric – A Reverence for Wood – Funk & Wagnalls, 1965

Walker, Aidan - The Encyclopedia of Wood; a Tree-by-Tree Guide to the World’s Most Versatile Resource – Facts on File, 1989

Wood Products Publishing - The Wood Book – Wood Book, 1978

DVD/Video

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Hoadley, Bruce - RWS Lecture on Wood - nd

 

Woodworking – Projects

(See also Furniture Making – Techniques and Projects)

Books

Berns, Henry – Three-Dimensional Scroll Saw Patterns and Techniques – Fox, 1998

Bigelow - Woodworking Techniques, Tips & Projects from a Master Craftsman – TAB, 1989

Bridgewater, Alan & Gill – Beautiful Wooden Gifts You Can Make in a Weekend; Craft 20 Heirloom Projects and Master New Techniques From Marketry to Turning and More – Popular Woodworking, 1998

Cliffe, Roger W. – Woodworking Principles and Practices - American Technical, 1981

Fine Woodworking - The Best of Fine Woodworking; Small Woodworking Projects – Taunton, 1992

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Things to Make - Taunton, 1986

Hands On – Woodworking Projects I; 60 Easy-to-Make Projects from Hands On Magazine Especially with the Shopsmith MarkV System – Shopsmith, 1984

Hylton, William H. - Quick and Easy Projects – Rodale, 1992

Hylton, William H.  - The Weekend Woodworker; Quick-and-Easy Projects; Furniture and Accents, Plywood Projects, Toys, Kitchen Projects, Shelving and Storage – Rodale, 1992

Korn, Peter - Working with Wood; the Basics of Craftsmanship - Taunton, 1998

Meilach, Donna - Creating Small Wood Objects as Functional Sculpture – Crown, 1987

Nelson, John A. and Joyce – Scroll Saw Workbook – Fox Chapel, 1999

Nelson, John and William Guimond – Making Wooden Baskets on Your Scroll Saw – Fox Chapel, 1998

North American Affinity Clubs – The Complete Book of Woodworking; Detailed Plans for More Than 40 Fabulous Projects – North American Affinity Clubs, 2001

Ortho Books - Wood Projects for the Home - Ortho, 1980

Popular Science - Woodworking Projects Yearbook 1985 – Popular Science, 1984

Popular Science - Woodworking Projects Yearbook 1986– Popular Science, 1985

Shop Notes – 120+ Shop-Tested Tips and Techniques – Shop Notes, 2006

Wood Magazine – 335 Great Shop Tips; Tried-and-True Ideas for Better Woodworking – Meredith, 1991

Woodworking Plans and Projects; 30 Projects To Make – no pub,nd

DVD/Video

Abrams, Norm - The New Yankee Workshop, 8 Projects from Television -  2/15/90 to 4/8/90

Cummings, Jim - Small Shop Tips and Techniques – Taunton, 1989 (60 min)

Time-Life - Shop Secrets from Master Craftsmen – St. Remy Press, 1994 (60 min)

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

 

 

Woodworking – Techniques

Books

American Woodworker - 404 Terrific Technical Tips; the Best of American Woodworker Magazine – Rodale, 1996

Duginske, Mark & John Kelsey - Mastering Woodworking. Cutting Shapes & Profiles; Techniques, Tips, and Problem-Solving Tricks – Rodale, 1996

Engler, Nick - Woodworking Wisdom – Rodale, 1997

Fine Woodworking - Basic Skills and Techniques – Taunton, 1995 

Fine Woodworking - The Best of Fine Woodworking; Modern Woodworking Techniques – Taunton, 1991

Fine Woodworking - The Best of Fine Woodworking; Traditional Woodworking Techniques – Taunton, 1991

Fine Woodworking – Fine Woodworking on More Proven Shop Tips – Taunton, 1990 

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Proven Shop Tips - Taunton, 1985

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking Techniques 1 – Taunton, 1978

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking Techniques 2 – Taunton, 1980

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking Techniques 3 – Taunton, 1981

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking Techniques 4 – Taunton, 1982

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking Techniques 5 – Taunton, 1983

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking Techniques 6 – Taunton, 1984

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking Techniques 7 – Taunton, 1985

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking Techniques 8 – Taunton, 1986

Frid, Tage – Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking, Book 1; Joinery – Taunton, 1979

Frid, Tage - Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking, Book 2 - Shaping, Veneering, Finishing – Taunton, 1981

Frid, Tage - Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking, Book 3 - Furniture Making – Taunton, 1985

Guidice, Anthony - The Seven Essentials of Woodworking – Sterling, 2001

Jackson, Albert, David Day, and Simon Jennings – The Complete Manual of Woodworking – Alfred A. Knopf, 1989

Jones, Bernard - The Practical Woodworker – Ten Speed, circa 1983

Kirby, Ian – Book 2; Down to a Line – Lignum, 1986

Nagyszalanczy, Sandor - Fixing and Avoiding Mistakes – Taunton, 1995

O’Malley, Tony, Ed. – The Woodworker’s Problem Solver; 512 Shop-Proven Solutions to Your Most Challenging Woodworking Problems – Rodale, 1998

Ortho Books - Basic Carpentry Techniques – Ortho, 1981

Philpott-Jones, Pamela & Paul L. McClure – Woodworking for the Serious Beginner – Cambium, 1995

Reed, Karen – The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Woodworking – Alpha, 2000

Settich, Robert J. – Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing and Installing Hardware - Taunton, 2003

Spence, William P. & L. Duane Griffiths – Woodworking Basics; The Essential Benchtop Reference – Sterling, 1989

Time-Life Books - Advanced Woodworking – Time-Life, 1981

Tolpin, Jim – Jim Tolpin’s Woodworking Wit & Wisdom; Thirty Years of Lessons from the Trade – Popular Woodworking, 2004

Tolpin, Jim – Working Wood; a Complete Bench-Top Reference – Davis, 1997

Underhill, Roy - The Woodwrights Workbook – Univ. of North Carolina, 1986

DVD/Video

Blackburn, Graham – Woodworking in Action; the Woodworker’s Interactive Video Magazine – July 2008 issue 72)  NEW!

Frid, Tage - Handmade Dovetails – Taunton, 2000 (20 min)

Frid, Tage – Tage Frid; a Fine Woodworking DVD Profile – Taunton, 2005 (75 min)

Hack, Garret - Beading with Scratch Stock, Moulding Plane & Router – Taunton, nd (20 min)

Lowe, Phil - Installing Hinges – Taunton, 2000 (20 min)

Rodale Press - Secrets from the Pros for Home Remodeling – Rodale, 1995 (53 min)

Savage, Craig – Installing Trim – Taunton, 2004 (65 min)

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Underhill, Roy – RWS Workshop - 4/23/05

 

Workshops

Books

American Woodworker – Best of American Woodworker; Workshop Solutions – Rodale, 1995

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Small Workshops - Taunton, 1985

Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking on Woodshop Specialties - Taunton, 1987

Fine Woodworking - The Best of Fine Woodworking; Workshop Solutions – Taunton, 2008

Landis, Scott - The Workbench Book - Taunton, 1988

Landis, Scott - The Workshop Book – Taunton, 1991

Nagyszalanczy, Sandor - Woodshop Dust Control - Taunton, 1996

Peters, Rick – Controlling Dust in the Workshop – Sterling, 2000

Popular Woodworking; 25 Essential Projects for Your Workshop – Popular Woodworking, 2000

Schleining, Lon - The Workbench; a Complete Guide to Creating Your Perfect Bench – Taunton, 2004

Stankus, Bill – How to Design and Build Your Ideal Workshop – Popular Woodworking, 1998

Stankus, Bill - Setting up your own Woodworking Shop – Sterling, 1993

Time-Life Books - The Art of Woodworking; Home Workshop – Time-Life, 1999

Time-Life Books – Custom Woodworking; the Small Shop – Time-Life, 2000

Time-Life Books - Shop Cabinets and Tool Stands – Time-Life, 2000

Tolpin, Jim - The Toolbox Book - Taunton, 1995

DVD/Video

RWS Lectures & Workshops on DVD/Video

Fedrigon, Peter - RWS Workshop on Dust Collection - nd

 

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