mkrusen Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I like to use Christmas as an opportunity to amass more and more woodworking books. I'd like to hear from you all what some of your favorites are and any that you consider must-reads? I have plenty already but I'm always looking for more! Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Everything Krenov wrote. "A Cabinetmaker's Notebook" is required reading. The rest are good but not as good. "Soul of a Tree" by Nakashima is my second favorite. These are both primarily philosophical books. Most "how-to" woodworking books put me to sleep, so I tend not to read those. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Flexner - UFLee/Lie-Nielsen/Hock -- sharpening, pick one. Lee's in the most comprehensive. Hock's the easiest to read.Hoadley, UW.For the beginner... Taunton: Furniture Techniques - Best Methods. Out of print, but worth finding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I'd recommend anything written by Marc J. Spagnuolo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkrusen Posted December 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Eric, I agree Cabinetmaker's Notebook is phenomenal. Probably my favorite. His others are great too, but you're right that Notebook is best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I like Hock's book as well if you have only a light background in sharpening. I think it ranks below the other's mentioned but has value in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Which one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 By hand and eye : George Walker ,Made by Hand : Tom Fidgen New Traditional Woodworker : Jim Tolpin . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Anything by Lost Art Press. By Hound & Eye is pure genius. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 By hand and eye : George Walker and Jim Tolpin . +1If you want to learn the secret of proportions that look correct and incorporate it into furniture making this is the book for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Noel Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Furniture by Judith Miller is a good reference to get inspired by different styles. I am in desperate need of making a bookcase to hold all my titles, I should make it a project journal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Not to sound like too much of a groupie, but for a good basic understanding of the tools and flow of a 21st century shop, I recommend Marc's book Hybrid Woodworking. I am planning to read much more on woodworking I 2016 so this list of great interest to me as well. Question: I do most of my reading on my iPad as it's always with me so I can read more. Are there any of these books that would just not be as beneficial in digital format? I know some are probably ONLY available in print which is fine. Advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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