Carpentry and Woodworking DIY Books

With SketchUp Success for Woodworkers, any woodworker can download SketchUp and be drawing helpful, detailed woodworking plans like a pro in no time at all.An affordable, simple, and powerful 3-D design program, SketchUp can be used to create models and...

Master the Dovetail...The Iconic, Fundamental Woodworking Joint.The iconic dovetail is the king of woodworking joints; creating a beautiful, tightly fit dovetail corner ranks top among many woodworkers' bucket lists. Get your pins and tails straight with...

Discover the Next Generation of Woodworkers and Designers.Young designers and makers have more tools than ever to create what their mind can envision. CNC machining, robotics, 3D printing, and ever-advancing software continue to evolve and have become...

Build the workbench your shop needs.A well-built workbench is the keystone to any woodworker's shop. This is where a hefty percentage of the work takes place-where the project you're crafting is clamped, shaped, and assembled. Having a functional and...

Build a Rugged Toolbox or TwoToolboxes are a unique type of woodworking project. Often, they're a newcomer's very first creation, meant to house the very tools used to craft the box. As that same woodworker accumulates more tools over the years and...

The Essential Wood Book is about making the basics of using and choosing wood easier to understand. While some wood books can be intimidating due to an overly scientific approach or an overflowing amount of exotic and hard-to-find woods you'll never use,...

This one-of-a-kind book is an essential resource for beginning woodturners as well as people who have spent many hours at the lathe.It provides 70 patterns for a wide range of woodturning projects from bottle stoppers, chopsticks, and salad bowls to...

No woodworking project is more fun to make than a box. Requiring little material and offering lots of challenges, making a wooden box results in a satisfyingly functional project that is proudly used and displayed or given as a gift that will be...

Woodworking projects that will transform your outdoor space.Spend more time enjoying your patio, porch, and backyard with more than a dozen projects, including a classic Adirondack, sturdy and stylish tables, comfortable benches, and much more. With...

Vic Tesolin's Projects from the Minimailist Woodworker teaches the basics of furniture making using step-by-step photos detailing the process of building handsome projects any woodworker will be proud to create.A follow-up to Vic's much-lauded first...

Discover how resin can transform your next woodturned project into a work of art...You've probably seen the dazzling work of woodturners who've combined resin with wood to create gorgeous, one-of-a-kind projects ranging from pens and bowls to platters,...

Create colourful masterpieces with the official guide to using Unicorn SPiT!Unicorn SPiT is a paint, gel stain, and glaze concentrate all in one bottle! It creates a multifaceted, 3-dimensional effect on wood, glass, metal, fabric, pottery, wicker,...

Every woodworker will want to own this colorful, information-packed, mammoth resource for weekend crafting. It's filled with 150 classic projects, and features an introductory section that walks readers through the various planning stages. It's all...

Most people use nail polish remover to remove nail polish. They use coffee grounds to make coffee and hair dryers to dry their hair. The majority of people may also think that the use of eggs, lemons, mustard, butter, and mayonnaise should be restricted...

Get started with simple, useful, handcrafted woodworking projects for everyday people - with only 12 basic tools!Lots of people want to try woodwork, but they get intimidated by dangerous power tools and difficult techniques. Good news: there are lots of...

Learn the logistics of choosing windows, insulation, appliances, and lighting. Find out about FSC certified wood and about using reclaimed materials. Here is everything you need to make your home sustainable.Whether the reader is building a new home or...

Are you and your family self-reliant? Will you be able to provide for them and keep them safe? The best way to prepare for the future is not through fancy tools and gadgets-it's experience and knowledge that will best equip you to handle the unexpected...

Ever dreamed of having your very own garden retreat? Off-the-shelf sheds aren't always the answer - the cheap ones are badly made and freezing cold, and the better quality ones are really expensive. But what if you could build your own shed from scratch?...

A new, updated issue of this bestselling guide to essential carpentry techniques and timeless projects to master the art of woodworking. Master the art of carpentry and create timeless handcrafted pieces with this essential guide to working with wood.  ...