Ten top books & DVDs you might like

  • Best Tips on Finishing, Sharpening, Gluing, Storage, and More

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    Woodworkers are always on the lookout for clever tips or new twists on techniques. That’s why Fine Woodworking magazine has such broad appeal; every issue is filled with expert advice on how to become...

  • Frame and Panel Construction

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    In this DVD, Graham Blackburn tackles the basic frame. He explains the functions and design opportunities of stiles, rails, and muntins and shows you how to combine them into a frame. He also shows yo...

  • Carving the Head in the Classic European Tradition

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    For the first time in print, you’ll discover the step-by-step process of carving a modern bust using the traditional and famous system of the Tyrolean carvers. Whether you’re an amateur or a professio...

  • Finishing Handbook

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    Experts offer advice on how to colour wood for a clear finish, refine a finish with wet sanding or waxing, and use brushes, sprayers, and solvents. Painted finishes get a full chapter, with instructio...

  • Chip Carving

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    Wayne Barton demonstrates this wonderfully simple and direct way to decorate furniture, cabinets, boxes, plaques and utensils. ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET INCLUDED....

  • Basic Routing

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    A complete introduction, including router familiarization, safety, care and selection of cutters....

  • The Scrollsaw

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    Creative craftsman John Burke demonstrates how the scroll saw can adapt to a variety of materials and explains step-by-step techniques for creating simple, but imaginative craft items....

  • Router Joinery

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    Gary Rogowski shows how routers can be used to cut a wide variety of joints quickly and accurately. He demonstrates how to set up both hand-held and table-mounted routers for joinery operations....

  • Cigar Box Guitars

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    Part DIY guide, part scrapbook – this book takes you behind the music to get a glimpse into the faces, places and workshops of the cigar box revolution. Cigar box guitars have never been more popular ...

  • Art & Craft of Pyrography, The

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    Although it is often referred to as woodburning, the art of pyrography can be worked on just about any natural surface, including gourds, leather, or cotton rag paper. Now Lora Irish, the author of th...