[Eric T]

Hey guys,

I am new the world of hand tools and fairly novice in the world of woodwork. I’ve been reading a book “Woodworker’s Guide to Handplanes” by Scott Wynn. I’m not all the way through it yet, but I’m wondering if this was a good book to pick as a beginner (not even owning any hand tools yet). There are quite a few terms and practices that are way over my head. Although I’m able to comprehend a good bit of it, it seems as if it is a book past my experience level at this point. It seems like it will be better suited for me to return to after using hand planes for a little while.  Are there any other books that you would recommend for a beginner?

Thanks,

E

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[Joshua Farnsworth]

#2027799

Here are some good books for beginner hand tool woodworkers:

Here’s a good one by Jim Tolpin and here’s a must read by Chris Schwarz. Hope this helps!

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[Todd Franek]

#2028261

I found “Traditional Woodworking Techniques” by Graham Blackburn to be a good starter book. He explains the tools, techniques and takes you through several projects, starting with a basic box.

[Mike in TN]

#2027816

Hi ETibbs,

Roy Underhill’s books will give you  very good understanding of the nature of wood, the use of traditional tools and history of the craft. There are also some web sites that feature free book files of older woodworking books.

http://www.evenfallstudios.com/woodworks_library/woodworks_library.html

http://www.wkfinetools.com/mLibrary/mLibrary_index-1.asp

Have fun.

[Sides]

#2027840

Try “The Essential Woodworker” by Robert Wearing

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[Anonymous]

#2028162

Joshua Farnsworth wrote:

Here’s a good one by Jim Tolpin and here’s a must read by Chris Schwarz. Hope this helps!

I 100% agree with both these choices. The Anarchist’s Tool Chest put me over the handtool edge. Some others I would suggest are The Complete Dovetail by Ian Kirby and Hand Tools Their Ways and Workings by Aldren A Watson very informative and some of the nicest drawings of tools I have ever witnessed in a book.

[MarkEcfl]

#2028741

Thank you for sharing information regarding hand tools.

 

 

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