Thread: Time Life Custom Woodworking books

Do they still have the complete set? BIL has a copy I read a few years ago and wan't to get them myself but some were out of print. Could you tell me what the titles are you have and a website so I can look into it again?

Cheers
Michael

Titles (from memory) are:

Shelves Bookcases and Cabinets
The home Workshop
Shop built jigs
American style furniture (shaker, mission, country)

and two more, concerning a) workshop storage and toolstands etc, and b) more furniture.

They are available on www.timelife.com.au

I have the whole set - about 12 titles or so- lots of ideas, even if you don't make any of the plans specifically.

12 Titles?!? I thought there was only 6. This could cost me a fortune They are good arent they. Stuart, when you have used the plans, do you make things in imperial or convert to metric?

I was converting to metric, but now that I have an incra jig (which can only be imperial - because all my dovetail bits etc are imperial), then guess it is now 3 7/32" ) (The americans are crazy....... )

The Home Workshop
Classic Cabinetry
American Style Shaker, Mission & Country
Bookcases Shelves and Cabinets
Shop Built Jigs and Fixtures
Shop Cabinets and Tools Stands
The Small Shop
Powertool Upgrades
Traditional Furniture
Home Entertainment
Gift Projects
Fine Hand Tools
Heirloom Projects
Weekend and Evening Projects
Workshop Essentials
Tables, Desks and Chairs
Outdoor Projects, Deck Lawn & Garden
Kitchen and Dining Room
Shop Built Machines
The Complete Bedroom




Not sure if I have missed any.....


Guess there be 20...... Argh me brain is not what it be, when I be a youngun. Argh

Yep, you're right Stuart, there are 20 in the series.

Bob

I have quite a few of the older time life art of woodworking series (maybe 30+ so far & still got a few to get...love ebay) Also got the newer series from time life the custom woodworking series. ALL the plans in those are from woodsmith US and a lot have been in woodsmith AUS in metric. I was glad to see the end of them actually because I found there was too many on the workshop gear/benches/jigs for everything & not enough on furniture.

Reg

I have 19 titles from a similar series called The Workshop Companion, all by Nick Engler, and published by Rodale Press.

Rocker

Redgy,

They do seem to have a hell of a lot of workshop type projects. how many chisel racks do you need?? I guess I'll just pick and choose, and enjoy the reading as well as the making!

Working in imperial is going to be a challenge in itself i think.... this could be the first time i dont curse my tape and ruler for having both scales on it.

If anyone decides to buy the set (or what remains of the set) first check out their special deals. If you register first- free postage plus other goodies. May be worth a phone call to see if you can arrange a deal.

Carry Pine

Originally Posted by TommyC

12 Titles?!? I thought there was only 6. This could cost me a fortune They are good arent they. Stuart, when you have used the plans, do you make things in imperial or convert to metric?

Here's the set, as from the website:

First Title Included in set of 5

Bookcases, Shelves & Cabinets
Projects include:
Versatile and Dove Tailed Shelves
Tower Bookcase
Mopdular Cabinet
Corner Cupboard

FREE gift with purchase

Shop Built Jigs & Fixtures
Projects include:
Hold down clamp
Straight Edge Guide
Raised Panel Jig
Miter Gauge Fence
Included in set of 5

The Home Workshop
Projects include:
Fold Down Work Centre
Mitre Saw Station
Peg Board System
Modular Workshop

Included in set of 5

American Style Shaker Mission and Country Projects
Projects include:
Coat and Glove rack
Glass Top Coffee Table
High Rack bench
Shaker Style Footstool



Included in set of 5

Classic Cabinetry
Projects include:
Hanging Wall Case
Scandanavian Cabinet
Curio Cabinet
Cherry Wadrobe

Included in set of 5

Shop Cabinets and Tool Stands
Projects include:
Classic Workbench
Hardware Storage Cabinet
Radial Arm Saw Stand
Drill bit Cabinet

I have a number of the Art of Woodworking series also. Very good and straight forward advice.

Yup - that's the titles they are currently offering - I'm sure the other titles will become available again.

The Fine Hand Tools is very interesting - marking gauges, planes etc etc

I've got 9 of these titles. I subscribed to them when I saw the ad on tellie one day. From memory I think it was around the $25 mark. I have found them pretty good, and have made a list of projects I wish to do out of them.

The only negative I have found is the imperial measurements. But as someone else has said, some of the exact projects in these books have turned up in metric in Australian Wood Smith.

I'll be keeping an eye on ebay and book shops for the remainder.

Cheers,
Nathan.