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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy Mac
    I think a list of Forum member's favourite books or recommended reading is great resource to have here, as started by this thread: http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...9&page=1&pp=15
    I haven't made an input, simply because the specific query was on a good basic book to get you started, and apart from the usual high school ones I don't know many! I have a good list of specific books like chairmaking, toolmaking and inspirational books too, so maybe this thread could be ordered into topics or cleaned up somewhat.
    What do you all think? I'm willing to put one together if people want to add their selections....

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    Righto folks, third time lucky posting this!:mad:

    I have done a bit of collating of the book titles, as posted by you good people. It has meant some editing (mainly to save space, so please don't take it personally) and decided to drop the commentary, even though I think comments are valid...after all, taste in books is a fairly subjective thing. I will reinstate it if people think it adds value to the list. And have no doubt, I also added my recommendations!
    I have divided the list into headings. Please feel welcome to make additions to this list, which is by no means definitive, especially as there are areas on this Forum which I've left out (mainly because people didn't post pertinent publications) I really don't know how this should be done, probably can't edit the document "live", so maybe post suggestions and they will be collated at a later stage.
    I will now try to attach this as a seperate document, as pasting it proved too large. (Apologies for wasting your time if it fails to appear below!)

    Hope you enjoy
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    Looks good Andy!!

    I think I will be keeping a copy of this one for future reference,

    Thanks to all of the contributers!!
    Have a nice day - Cheers

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    Andy

    There needs to be separate sections to make reference easier. For example, separate power- and non-power handtools.

    The list of books I posted do not appear to have been given much (any) relevance yet they are essential for non-power handtool use/interest.

    http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...093#post221093

    Regards from Perth

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    Quote Originally Posted by derekcohen
    Andy

    There needs to be separate sections to make reference easier. For example, separate power- and non-power handtools.

    The list of books I posted do not appear to have been given much (any) relevance yet they are essential for non-power handtool use/interest.

    http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...093#post221093

    Regards from Perth

    Derek
    Dont wory Derek, Eric Orthwaites from my list wasnt included either

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    Hi Derek.
    Apologies for not including your books yet, it was an oversight. We'll include a Darkside category

    Sorry Lignum, what category should they be in?

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    Latest version, with a seperate heading for Handtools, and I have started to reinstate Forum member's comments/reviews with each book. Hopefully this will add some meat, and help in the selection of books before buying!

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    Thanks for the comprehensive listing Andy. More books to spend my money on
    Pat
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    Andy, a few more to add to your list of titles that I have found very helpful.
    Making workbenches, Sam Allen
    Success with Joints, Ralph Laughton
    Classic Joints with Power tools, Yeung Chan
    Mastering Woodworking Machines, Mark Duginske
    Band Saw Handbook, Mark Duginske
    Sharpening with Waterstones, Ian Kirby
    The Art of Inlay , Larry Robinson
    Build ing Cabinet Doors and Drawers, Danny Proulx
    Marquetry and Inlay Handbook, Zachary Taylor
    Router Joinery Workshop, Carol Reed
    Complete Illustrated Guide to box Making , Doug Stowe (Taunton)
    Box Making Basics, Freedman
    Wood in Australia 2nd edition, Keith Bootle
    The last title has to be the best book on timber and its uses ever printed, expensive (80 odd dollars) but a wealth of information on Australian timbers their properties and uses.
    Congrats Andy on putting the list together, going to keep me poor getting some of the titles.
    ssgt

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    Thanks ssgt, I will add them to the document soon.
    I love a good woodwork book, something to keep the interest up when you can't get to the shed! Its not often you find the good ones secondhand, or woodwork mags either. As a fraternity we must be hoarders!
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    "Hand Tools-Their ways and workings"
    by Aldren A. Watson

    A very good explanation of how tools work, richly illustrated. One of my favourites.

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    Evening all,
    Here's version 3, with recent additions as posted.

    Cheers,
    Andy Mac
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    My son picked me up a great book at a secondhand book store at Victor Harbour for [get this] $5 a couple of weeks ago
    It's title is 'Woodturning a Manual of Techniques' by Hugh O'Neil
    The ISBN number is 1-85223-483-1
    It is probably available from the Local or State libraries. As a 'Newbie this was a great find. I do know that these type of books are pretty scarce in used book shops as a rule.


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    Just to make it more confusing Taunton the publisher of Fine Woodworking have a special on at the moment Save 30% untill 30th November 2005

    Go to www.Taunton.com/Wood30

    Hope someone finds something that will be of help.

    Might make some good reading on the summer holidays.


    Peter D

    Ps The cot is coming along be it slowly, but will have to speed up as the 1st grandson is just about to turn the timer off.

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    Just picked up FWW Tools And Shops annual issue to see that they have another list of books less 30%. Offer starts 1st December to 29th December 05

    www.Taunton.com/WoodTS

    On the same page they have the
    Commemorative Limited Edition of a Tage Frid Woodworking Classic
    3 volume Slipcase Set with Bonus DVD Hardcover USD$89.95

    May be of interest.

    Peter D

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