Woodwork Books

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The Anarchist's Tool Chest The Anarchist's Tool Chest (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.61 — 702 ratings — published 2011
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The Soul of a Tree: A Master Woodworker's Reflections The Soul of a Tree: A Master Woodworker's Reflections (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.48 — 422 ratings — published 1981
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The Anarchist's Design Book The Anarchist's Design Book (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.65 — 221 ratings — published
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A Cabinetmaker's Notebook A Cabinetmaker's Notebook (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.46 — 279 ratings — published 1976
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Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.19 — 3,646 ratings — published 2011
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The Why & How of Woodworking: A Simple Approach to Making Meaningful Work The Why & How of Woodworking: A Simple Approach to Making Meaningful Work (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.53 — 256 ratings — published
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Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit and Use Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit and Use (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.45 — 148 ratings — published 1984
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The Joiner and Cabinet Maker: His Work and Its Principles The Joiner and Cabinet Maker: His Work and Its Principles (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.54 — 112 ratings — published 2009
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Workbenches: From Design And Theory To Construction And Use Workbenches: From Design And Theory To Construction And Use (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.46 — 404 ratings — published 2007
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The Essential Woodworker: Skills, Tools and Methods The Essential Woodworker: Skills, Tools and Methods (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.39 — 140 ratings — published 1988
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Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking: Two Volumes in One, Unabridged [Books 1 + 2] Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking: Two Volumes in One, Unabridged [Books 1 + 2] (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.37 — 119 ratings — published 1979
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The Complete Japanese Joinery The Complete Japanese Joinery (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.36 — 135 ratings — published 2000
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A Reverence for Wood A Reverence for Wood (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.47 — 599 ratings — published 1965
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Understanding Wood Understanding Wood (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.33 — 283 ratings — published 1980
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Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.06 — 3,806 ratings — published 2016
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Making Shoji Making Shoji (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.26 — 34 ratings — published 2000
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The Toolbox Book: A Craftsman's Guide to Tool Chests, Cabinets and S The Toolbox Book: A Craftsman's Guide to Tool Chests, Cabinets and S (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.26 — 129 ratings — published 1995
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Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.45 — 280 ratings — published
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Ingrained: An Uplifting Memoir about Woodworking and Craftsmanship Ingrained: An Uplifting Memoir about Woodworking and Craftsmanship (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.23 — 918 ratings — published 2024
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The Anarchist's Workbench The Anarchist's Workbench (ebook)
by (shelved 4 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.63 — 262 ratings — published
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By Hand & Eye By Hand & Eye (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.30 — 137 ratings — published 2013
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The Workbench Design Book: The Art & Philosophy of Building Better Benches The Workbench Design Book: The Art & Philosophy of Building Better Benches (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.48 — 258 ratings — published 2011
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Why We Make Things and Why It Matters: The Education of a Craftsman Why We Make Things and Why It Matters: The Education of a Craftsman (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as woodwork)
avg rating 3.73 — 1,773 ratings — published 2013
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Ingenious Mechanicks Ingenious Mechanicks (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.52 — 44 ratings — published
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Handmade: Creative Focus in the Age of Distraction Handmade: Creative Focus in the Age of Distraction (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as woodwork)
avg rating 3.81 — 450 ratings — published
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The Unknown Craftsman: A Japanese Insight into Beauty The Unknown Craftsman: A Japanese Insight into Beauty (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.39 — 369 ratings — published
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Collins Complete Woodworker's Manual Collins Complete Woodworker's Manual (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.30 — 98 ratings — published 1989
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With the Grain With the Grain (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.26 — 61 ratings — published 2013
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The Impractical Cabinetmaker: Krenov on Composing, Making, and Detailing The Impractical Cabinetmaker: Krenov on Composing, Making, and Detailing (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.41 — 124 ratings — published 1979
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The Workbench Book: A Craftsman's Guide to Workbenches for Every Type of Woodworking The Workbench Book: A Craftsman's Guide to Workbenches for Every Type of Woodworking (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.15 — 190 ratings — published 1987
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Measure Twice, Cut Once: Lessons from a Master Carpenter Measure Twice, Cut Once: Lessons from a Master Carpenter (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as woodwork)
avg rating 3.79 — 237 ratings — published 1996
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Manual of Traditional Wood Carving Manual of Traditional Wood Carving (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.23 — 35 ratings — published 1977
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Foundations of Woodworking Foundations of Woodworking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.66 — 41 ratings — published
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The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees: The Ash in Human Culture and History The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees: The Ash in Human Culture and History (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 3.87 — 668 ratings — published 2015
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The Art of Joinery The Art of Joinery (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.04 — 48 ratings — published
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Making & Mastering Wood Planes: Revised Edition Making & Mastering Wood Planes: Revised Edition (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.11 — 56 ratings — published 2000
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The Woodwright's Shop: A Practical Guide to Traditional Woodcraft The Woodwright's Shop: A Practical Guide to Traditional Woodcraft (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.51 — 120 ratings — published 1981
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Working Wood 1 & 2: The Artisan Course with Paul Sellers (Working Wood, #1-2) Working Wood 1 & 2: The Artisan Course with Paul Sellers (Working Wood, #1-2)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.54 — 72 ratings — published
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Nature Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima Nature Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.59 — 39 ratings — published 2003
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Learn to Timber Frame: Craftsmanship, Simplicity, Timeless Beauty Learn to Timber Frame: Craftsmanship, Simplicity, Timeless Beauty (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.34 — 164 ratings — published 2016
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Mortise & Tenon Magazine (Issue 03) Mortise & Tenon Magazine (Issue 03)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.60 — 15 ratings — published
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Mortise & Tenon Magazine (Issue 02) Mortise & Tenon Magazine (Issue 02)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.57 — 14 ratings — published
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Essential Woodworking Hand Tools Essential Woodworking Hand Tools (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.57 — 46 ratings — published
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The Nature and Art of Workmanship The Nature and Art of Workmanship (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.22 — 185 ratings — published 1968
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Chairmaker's Notebook Chairmaker's Notebook (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.60 — 30 ratings — published
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The Handplane Book The Handplane Book (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.18 — 130 ratings — published 1997
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The Workshop Book: A Craftsman's Guide to Making the Most of Any Work Space The Workshop Book: A Craftsman's Guide to Making the Most of Any Work Space (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.09 — 44 ratings — published 1991
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Woodturning: A Foundation Course (New Edition) Woodturning: A Foundation Course (New Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.29 — 62 ratings — published 1990
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Woodworking Basics: Mastering the Essentials of Craftsmanship Woodworking Basics: Mastering the Essentials of Craftsmanship (softcover)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 3.97 — 283 ratings — published 2003
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Fundamentals of Figure Carving Fundamentals of Figure Carving (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as woodwork)
avg rating 4.09 — 11 ratings — published 1994
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Anthony T. Hincks
“Carpenters will make you see the finer points of wood that you missed when they were trees.”
Anthony T. Hincks

Willa Cather
“While the train flashed through never-ending miles of ripe wheat, by country towns and bright-flowered pastures and oak groves wilting in the sun, we sat in the observation car, where the woodwork was hot to the touch and red dust lay deep over everything. The dust and heat, the burning wind, reminded us of many things. We were talking about what it is like to spend one’s childhood in little towns like these, buried in wheat and corn, under stimulating extremes of climate: burning summers when the world lies green and billowy beneath a brilliant sky, when one is fairly stifled in vegetation, in the color and smell of strong weeds and heavy harvests; blustery winters with little snow, when the whole country is stripped bare and gray as sheet-iron. We agreed that no one who had not grown up in a little prairie town could know anything about it. It was a kind of freemasonry, we said.”
Willa Cather, My Ántonia

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