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Thread: Which books to buy
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27th December 2013, 12:52 AM #1
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Which books to buy
Hi Guys I really would like to buy some books on woodworking. Was wondering which ones are worth investing in first. I'm also wondering if there are any books out there about profile knife grinding. Cheers
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27th December 2013, 08:30 AM #2
Best all round book for people starting out in Woodwork IMHO is "Collins Woodworker's Manual."
After 30 years of woodworking I still make reference to it.
Enjoy the Journey
Cheers
Steve
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28th December 2013, 12:59 AM #3
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Thanks Steve.
I'll chase that one down. I found a post in the books section of the forum to answer my first questionsorry still try to learn how to drive the this thing. Was still wondering about the profile grinding though.
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28th December 2013, 07:39 PM #4
G'day I may have a spare coppy you can have I'll check & pending on the Postage or shipping it will be FREE & get back to you ASAP Dan.
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30th December 2013, 07:45 PM #5
G'day I think it is the same book as there are a few coppies. I'll post a few photos before I package it & see if it is the right coppy. If it is the correct one there is one thing that you must do as payment. When you see someone who is starting out & you do not need it DON'T SELL IT GIVE IT TO THAT PERSON. As I have received some of my tools & books. Due to work it may take a while for me to update this ( photos Ect. ). If the book is ok I'll send you a Pm for your postage details.
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31st December 2013, 02:53 PM #6
Good Morning John
Two books that I particularly like are:
- Alf Martensson, The Woodworkers Bible. (A&C Black, London, 1980)
- Tage Frid, Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking. (Taunton, USA, 1993)
These are now probably out of print but should be available through Abebooks, or similar.
There are also heaps of videos available on the web - mostly free. I like Paul Sellers stuff but there is lots more. Some good, some brilliant, some crap - it is the web.
Finally, your local library is always worth a visit - both book and video sections.
Fair Winds
Graeme
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31st December 2013, 03:17 PM #7
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Thankyou very much Dan. More then happy to pay for postage if needed. Consider your payment a done deal.
Many Thanks John.
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12th January 2014, 09:49 PM #8
I found one of the 2 books today I am in the process of mooving & due to work not much time left over. I hope this is ok & sorry about taking so long Dan.
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13th January 2014, 02:08 AM #9
Hi John ,
A good book
Woodwork IN Theory AND Practice BY John Walton Paperback 1990 090088262X | eBay
And read a bit about it here.
The Traditional Tools Group (Inc.) -- Submitted Article
Not much in there about profile knife grinding though
Rob
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13th January 2014, 02:42 AM #10
And also look out for the Fine woodworking, Taunton Press Huge range of books, very good reading .
Woodworking - Taunton Store
They also turn up on eBay quite a bit.
It was a magazine that started of in the 1970s then at a later stage
"The Best of" range came out, they are my favorites.
Series - Woodworking - Taunton Store
The magazine is still going.
Rob
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13th January 2014, 02:24 PM #11
Good Morning John
I'll endorse Rob's comments. It is worth a visit to your local library to read a couple of issues of their Fine Woodworking magazine - can be a little daunting. Also, do not neglect Australian and British magazines. Sorry, I omitted to mention this in my previous post - but I prefer videos when available as a learning tool.
You can also get the entire 37 years issues of Fine Woodworking magazine on a DVD for around $100, I think.
Fair Winds
Graeme
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14th January 2014, 12:44 AM #12
G'day as to my other posts I think this is the same book DSCF7618.JPG. Please let me know if it is & if it is send me a Pm with your postal details & I'll send it ASAP if I can find my other copy Dan. ( Computers & me can we shoot them. )
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14th January 2014, 10:37 PM #13
This computer is about to fly but least the photo is now there.
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