tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post4490073118553335577..comments2024-03-01T05:31:44.635-05:00Comments on The Village Carpenter: Books for Beginning WoodworkersKari Hultmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-20097085402917544102011-05-21T07:00:09.779-04:002011-05-21T07:00:09.779-04:00I read Anthony Guidice's "Seven Essential...I read Anthony Guidice's "Seven Essentials of Woodworking" a bit after I was a beginner, but it made a big impression on me. I wish I had read it when I was starting out. He seems like he's a bit of a curmudgeon, but I really like the fact that he emphasizes using only a few hand tools and mastering a few basic techniques (flattening boards, cutting accurately, etc) before Michael Ferrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16262813920498394372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-46652859836673880362011-05-19T23:55:13.086-04:002011-05-19T23:55:13.086-04:00Hack's "Hand Plane Book" is solid.
...Hack's "Hand Plane Book" is solid.<br /><br />I've enjoyed Tom Fidgen's "Made by Hand." http://www.theunpluggedwoodshop.com/category/made-by-hand <br /><br />Also, perhaps a book that is more about the soul of wood and it's history re: American is Eric Sloane's "A Reverence for Wood." It's free to read here! http://www.scribd.com/doc/Dallashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741731654441340057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-54109563387186532422011-05-18T05:58:36.474-04:002011-05-18T05:58:36.474-04:00I learned woodworking from wood magazines and watc...I learned woodworking from wood magazines and watching woodworking television shows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-34538642275358288102011-05-17T23:22:46.169-04:002011-05-17T23:22:46.169-04:00Nothing against the Schwarz, but his "Handpla...Nothing against the Schwarz, but his "Handplane Essentials" is far from essential or the "definitive guide." If you haven't read Garrett Hack's "Hand Plane Book", you should - it puts Chris' book to shame. <br /><br />I also agree with "The Essential Woodworker" by Wearing. It would be my #1 recommendation to any beginner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-26148423902444396772011-05-17T08:07:39.092-04:002011-05-17T08:07:39.092-04:00Although I have several books on the subject (none...Although I have several books on the subject (none that pop into mind right now), I feel I have learned more from the internet than anything else. I completely learned to turn bowls and pens from you tube. I glean my knowledge from sites like this one, The Wood WHisperer, Matt Vanderlist, Renaissance Woodworker, Rob Bois, Mere Mortals and a few others.Bill Akinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16527981676184351986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-75245952352744947732011-05-17T06:54:15.193-04:002011-05-17T06:54:15.193-04:00A few more votes for Peter Korn's book. You ca...A few more votes for Peter Korn's book. You can view a few pages on Amazon if you don't own it. It looks great.<br /><br />Thanks for the other suggestions. I had heard that Richard Raffan's book on turning are very good and recently bought one of Chris Pye's DVDs but haven't watched it yet.<br /><br />Larry, glad you pointed that out. There's nothing quite as helpful as Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-65588754990619688322011-05-16T21:53:23.022-04:002011-05-16T21:53:23.022-04:00I agree with a lot of the above. One I would add i...I agree with a lot of the above. One I would add is "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tauntons-Complete-Illustrated-Choosing-Installing/dp/1561585610" rel="nofollow">Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing and Installing Hardware</a>" Choosing and installing hardware seems to be a little talked about topic, and this is the book I always consult before starting a project that Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074557873522103314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-34014535196105329992011-05-16T19:43:43.254-04:002011-05-16T19:43:43.254-04:00Lots of good books, but I think the best way to se...Lots of good books, but I think the best way to see if you like woodworking is to take a course. Many are set up for beginners, most provide necessary tools, and one nice thing about a course is that everyone is ready to help, if help is needed. <br />Larry Barrett, in Gaithersburg MDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-66288661992462031572011-05-16T17:54:57.406-04:002011-05-16T17:54:57.406-04:00Peter Korn's "Woodworking Basics" se...Peter Korn's "Woodworking Basics" seems to be a favourite and I can only agree with everyone suggesting this title because its the book that put me on the right track as a beginner.<br /><br />Guy RivestGuy Rivestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-57779133918912038862011-05-16T14:17:56.730-04:002011-05-16T14:17:56.730-04:00Hi Kari,
Here is my vote for: Peter Korn's &q...Hi Kari,<br /><br />Here is my vote for: Peter Korn's "Woodworking Basics: Mastering the Essentials of Craftsmanship" <br /><br />As a novice, this is my "go-to" book.<br /><br />BTW Peter uses this book as the text book in his beginners wood working class. A great place to start.<br /><br />Thanx<br />The Village SextonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-87017624340857223232011-05-16T14:16:55.458-04:002011-05-16T14:16:55.458-04:00I think these books would be a great start for a w...I think these books would be a great start for a woodworkers book shelf. I quite like Chris Pye's carving books myself.<br /><br />Over the years I have brought many woodworking books, and never regretted any of them (unlike some tools.)Mark Hunthttp://www.woodworkers-online.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-35632065107154990312011-05-16T11:32:22.417-04:002011-05-16T11:32:22.417-04:00Richard Raffan's books are the best for wood t...Richard Raffan's books are the best for wood turning.<br /><br />But it is better to learn from another human. One of the best teachers is in Wake County, NC, and he has taught many women to be successful turners. <br /><br />Books will only get one so far in woodworking. It is crucial to take classes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-57262562015720119332011-05-16T10:54:14.220-04:002011-05-16T10:54:14.220-04:00Excellent suggestions everyone. Thanks for taking ...Excellent suggestions everyone. Thanks for taking the time to offer your advice. (And I'd never heard of Peter Korn's book--looks like a really good one.)Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-91923371517947471262011-05-16T07:33:59.792-04:002011-05-16T07:33:59.792-04:00If I can take another shot.
All of the recommendat...If I can take another shot.<br />All of the recommendations are great.<br /> I think you should read the books but try to take a class. Many community colleges and some public school adult programs offer evening classes. This would provide an exposure to lots of FREE tools and some one to answer questions. I believe it is most important to build something as soon as possible. It should be noted DonPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-87601105684922352212011-05-15T19:22:20.766-04:002011-05-15T19:22:20.766-04:00One of the best step by step books that lets you m...One of the best step by step books that lets you make really cool projects has to be Glen Huey's "Fine Furniture for a Lifetime"<br /><br />Now looking at the projects they seem overwhelming & daunting but Glen was able with the text/photos to walk people through each step of every project.<br /><br />It's still one I refer to on almost every project that's not federal.<Davehttp://CreatingSawdust.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-27407848219375383042011-05-15T18:59:34.948-04:002011-05-15T18:59:34.948-04:00Great post, Kari and one that always starts a live...Great post, Kari and one that always starts a lively debate.<br /><br />My 2c<br /><br />I would start with Charles Hayward or Robert Wearing - they set realistic goals for both the tools you need and what you can do with them. I would then suggest something like Jackson and Day to get up to speed with modern (tailed) tools. But it is so much easier to start woodwork with a small kit of hand MuddleheadedWW (jmk89)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-4816794364318733102011-05-15T17:26:29.910-04:002011-05-15T17:26:29.910-04:00The triology of woodworking........Tage Frid,Book ...The triology of woodworking........Tage Frid,Book 1....Joinery,Tools,& techniques........Book 2...Shaping,Veneering,Finishing......Book 3...Furniture Making.suggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830915447994987887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-88579324196589268792011-05-15T17:18:05.736-04:002011-05-15T17:18:05.736-04:00I know you asked for books but you should think ab...I know you asked for books but you should think about ShopNotes Magazine. Lots of basic information for building things to set up shop. <br /><br />It’s hard to think in terms of one book. I just went through my modest library and pulled out The Encyclopedia of Furniture Making by Ernest Joyce. It is full of a little about a lot.<br /><br />If you think your interests could be in hand tools try DonPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-42215489199315114732011-05-15T16:38:22.772-04:002011-05-15T16:38:22.772-04:00I've read Handplane Essentials, which you reco...I've read Handplane Essentials, which you recommended to me, and it's a great book! The best "resource" for me (a beginner still) was and is the online woodworking guilds - The Wood Whisperer and the Hand Tool School. They have lead me to many other books, blogs (including yours) as well as guided me through projects which is where I learn the most as well as answered questionsMarilyn in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08733550795823178839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-55041856104523985052011-05-15T16:36:28.133-04:002011-05-15T16:36:28.133-04:00You guys are listing out a complete library.
For a...You guys are listing out a complete library.<br />For a beginner, I haven't found much better than Getting Started in Woodworking by Aimé Ontario Fraser.<br /><br />I like that it keeps the introductory survey material pretty minimal.<br />I like that it takes a programmed approach -- techniques taught in the course of building simple projects. Photos are pretty good (that tends to be a weakmdhillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14500905452343628001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-88385913426333022062011-05-15T16:06:58.677-04:002011-05-15T16:06:58.677-04:00Peter Korn's "Woodworking Basics: Masteri...Peter Korn's "Woodworking Basics: Mastering the Essentials of Craftsmanship" is the best beginners book that I know of. It is basically a beginning course on woodworking with hand and machine tools. <br /><br />/Brian SullivanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-16171399946254214582011-05-15T15:46:42.191-04:002011-05-15T15:46:42.191-04:00I think that "Hand Tool Essentials", a c...I think that "Hand Tool Essentials", a collection of articles put together by Popular Woodworking, is one of the finest and most diverse books ever put together. If you're into hand tools that is. And who isn't? :)<br />I second the suggestion on any of Roy's books. Very informative and fun reading also.Jamie Baconhttp://www.planeshavings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-60268952895474753742011-05-15T15:13:26.995-04:002011-05-15T15:13:26.995-04:00I think that...
Wearing's The Essential Woodw...I think that...<br /><br />Wearing's The Essential Woodworker<br /><br />Milton and Wohlers' A Course in Wood Turning<br /><br />Korn's Woodworking BasicsTrevor Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15489902404696378903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-70000739624833352622011-05-15T15:11:56.394-04:002011-05-15T15:11:56.394-04:00I would add The Complete Illustrated Guide to Shap...I would add The Complete Illustrated Guide to Shaping Wood by Lonnie Bird and The Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking Tools by Lonnie Bird. His dovetail video and Handplane video are also very good. Also, Bruce Hoadly's Understanding Wood. I also second Kari's Rogowski's Joinery book.Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-82108893489834088332011-05-15T14:42:03.941-04:002011-05-15T14:42:03.941-04:00While not strictly for beginners I love this book,...While not strictly for beginners I love this book,<br />http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tauntons-Complete-Illustrated-Fixtures-Taunton/dp/1561587702<br />It shows a number of simple,intermediate & advanced techniques for shaping,drilling & sanding that are explained in a clear & concise manner using both hand & power tools.Adrian Baird Ba Thanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16775382639945960826noreply@blogger.com