Tool Use & Modification archive

Ten top books & DVDs you might like

  • Repairing Furniture

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    You don't need extensive experience or an elaborate shop to repair your own furniture. Bob Flexner demonstrates straightforward technqiues you can use to achieve professional results. He shows how to ...

  • Wood Carving Basics

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    Carving is an area of woodworking that has wide appeal and can start as simply as whittling figures with a pocket knife. Since the cost of entry is so low, many people are willing to give it a try. Bu...

  • Mastering Woodworking Machines

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    Mark Duginske shows how to achieve zero-frustration, complete-control woodworking with machines....

  • Measuring Furniture for Reproduction

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    In this DVD, Phil Lowe shows you how to take measurements of an exisiting piece, create a set of plans, and then reproduce the piece in the workshop. You'll also learn how to make freehand sketches, u...

  • Wood Finishing Basics

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    Finishing expert Michael Dresdner shows you what you need to know to become a proficient wood finisher, starting with classic surface-prep problems and their solutions how to recognize and remove den...

  • Complete Guide to Making Wooden Clocks, The

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    Nothing enhances a room’s décor like a handsomely crafted, hand-made wooden clock. Whether your passion is stately grandfather clocks, timeless mantel clocks or modern desk clocks, you’ll find all the...

  • Turning Salt & Pepper Shakers and Mills

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    In this unique and comprehensive book, Chris West covers all aspects of turning these useful condiments and demonstrates how practical kitchen utensils can be transformed into beautiful, stylish and t...

  • Making Woodwork Aids & Devices

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    A classic work with over 200 ingenious ideas for woodworkers, covering everything from simple time and cost-saving devices, to sophisticated ways of assisting machining procedures....

  • Carving Award Winning Songbirds

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    An extensive, one-stop resource filled with expert guidance. A must-have book for any carver who wants to bring their songbird carving to the professional level....

  • Making Mortise and Tenon Joints

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    Woodworkers rely on the versatile mortise-and-tenon joint for making sturdy frames, panels, stools, tables and stands. Frank Klausz shows you how to make the joint cleanly and quickly, using hand tool...