Books on Woodworking & Cabinet-making


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The one book that really got my interest going in woodworking is Country Furniture by Aldren Watson.

Anything else he wrote, and illustrated, is absolutely worth having.  

I've built a lot of cabinets in houses I've built, but I've never bought, or read, a book on cabinet making, so sorry, no help on that.

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I also enjoyed Mark's book. He has a wonderfully precise way of communicating important concepts.

i also have one by Fine Woodworking that is basically photos and plans for a large number of projects. It is really great for inspiration. Want to do a table? Here are 6 different styles. Want to make a bed? Here are 3 styles. It is just enough information without being overwhelming. From the provided designs you can easily launch into your own unique project.

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This one:

https://www.amazon.com/Cabinetmaking-Millwork-Fifth-Louis-Feirer/dp/0026759500/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512225807&sr=8-1&keywords=cabinetmaking+and+millwork

Is a great comprehensive reference and used copies can be found for a few bucks. It's a school text book but it goes through almost every process, machine and tool in woodworking. The photos are dated, but the information is solid.

 

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1 hour ago, Bob Lang said:

This one:

https://www.amazon.com/Cabinetmaking-Millwork-Fifth-Louis-Feirer/dp/0026759500/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512225807&sr=8-1&keywords=cabinetmaking+and+millwork

Is a great comprehensive reference and used copies can be found for a few bucks. It's a school text book but it goes through almost every process, machine and tool in woodworking. The photos are dated, but the information is solid.

 

Your book on cabinet making is a great resource too, Bob. I have it and learned alot about cabinets from it.

https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Kitchen-Cabinetmaker-Revised-Built/dp/1565238036/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512230534&sr=8-1&keywords=kitchen+cabinets+bob+lang

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