The New Traditional Woodworker: From Tool Set to Skill Set to Mind Set

Working Wood, Not Machining It. If you're more interested in working with wood rather than machining it, you will be relieved to learn that expensive powered machinery isn't required to build furniture.

You can also forget the dust masks, face shields and hearing protection since many of the safety concerns related to woodworking—the use of power tools—are eliminated.

In this book, you'll learn to set up a hand-tool woodworking shop, then discover the toolset, practice the skillset, and understand the mindset—effectively completing a comprehensive course in hand-tool woodworking.

Price: $26.99

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The Frugal Woodturner: Make and Modify All the Tools and Equipment You Need

This comprehensive guide covers all the elements needed for setting up and maintaining a personal woodturning shop without breaking your budget. Providing the necessary knowledge for setting-up a woodturning shop at three different budget levels, this manual informs on how to choose the right lathe, find inexpensive wood,  how to buy or make good tools and accessories, and setting up shop. This book gives woodturners options to enjoy the craft and do so affordably.

Price: $19.95

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