Question for Paul about Books
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Paul,
Do you have any books you would suggest for people looking to make furniture, or just good all round reference books for woodworking with hand tools.
Thanks!
Hi Dave,
Made by hand from Tom Fidgen is a nice book.
He shows how to make some nice projects by hand only.
And the Artisan Course from Paul off course.
I asked Paul a very similar question on his blog several months ago. He recommended Aldren Watson’s books. I now have two: Hand Tools, and Country Furniture. They are both terrific. The line drawings are 1000x better than photographs for visualizing what he’s talking about. I also highly recommend The Essential Woodworker, by Robert Wearing, reprinted by Lost Art Press. Also Illustrated Cabinetmaking, by Bill Hylton. And, of course, Paul’s book and DVD course: Working Wood 1/2.
+ 1 on Paul’s Book along with the others that was mentioned. You can’t go wrong with any of these books.
Steve
I still think that Aldren’s book is the best book for me. I love to pick this book up over all others. It has such insights and the drawings encompass so many things you simply cannot get with photographs. He has given us a real legacy of knowledge and a respect for his father who taught him about woodworking.
I am working on new books as I type. Not sure which direction to go just yet. Looking for a good publisher right now and there are several options so I look forward to that in the near future.
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