Woodworking Books about Finishing and General Topics

Dale Power departs from his usual animal carvings, burying himself in a new art form-the manufacture of special boxes for pets and people. Here is one project you will not want to put off till tomorro...

Here is a step-by-step finishing school, featuring 14 different techniques for refining your wood surfaces. All of the tools and methods needed to successfully change the image of any wooden surface a...

This book presents a variety of box making techniques, illustrating every step taken in over 260 color photographs. The projects range from the simple to the complex. The techniques necessary for crea...

Here is the help you need for one of lifes most critical undertakings -- making your own coffin. Author and craftsman Dale Power revisits one of his most popular woodworking projects with additional e...

Sue Waters skillfully guides readers through all the wood burning steps to create stunning angel art. Three inspirational projects are presented: The Prayer Bench, Puppy Heaven, and Victorian Angel. O...

There are more complex ways to do wood burning, with fancy controls and a hundred different burning tips. But here Dick Armstrong reminds us that the art of wood burning is more in the technique than ...

It is possible to completely furnish a home using the plans outlined in this valuable study of Mission-style furniture. For the Arts and Crafts enthusiast, this book is a treasure. For the carpenter, ...

There is a table saw for every woodworking situation, and this book covers them all. Review their unique features, the pros and cons, and their set-up and use. Five saws are covered in detail, representing the four basic types.

This survey of current trends in international woodworking explores the artists inspirations and techniques. Veteran wood artists and newcomers are featured in hundreds of striking color photos.

Master furniture craftsman Craig Vandall Stevens takes you from novice to advanced woodworker with this illustrated guide to marquetry, a technique where different colors of wood veneers are carefully...

This book has everything you need to create the efficient, safe, clean, and comfortable workspace you have envisioned for working with wood. Start with the workshop planner and use its tool templates ...

With over 170 color photos, 120 plans and graphs, and clear, straightforward text, this book offers woodworkers a golden opportunity to take their shop and skills to the next level with a full-range o...

For anyone who has ever been interested in trying their hand at the art of wood burning, this book is a delight. Accomplished artist Sue Waters guides the beginner through six beautiful wood burning p...

In her book, Sue Waters guides you through the rural landscapes and scenery she knows and loves so well. All of the wood burning tools and techniques necessary to create engaging rural landscapes are ...

The art of pyrography -- burning designs into wood and many other materials -- can add a special touch to any project, including wooden trunks and jewelry, wildlife carvings, leather pictures, and pap...

This vintage woodworkers magazine features the following projects (view the Larger Image Slideshow for pictures); Wood Locomotive, Slant Top Writing Desk, Silver Chest, Block Puzzle, Mirror Box and Wa...

This issue of American Woodworker features a collection of advanced and intermediate skill level projects as well as articles on shop solutions and technical advice. No matter the year of publication,...

This ShopNotes magazine issue covers projects and articles such as an Indexing Jig for your router table, shop made Drill Bit Case, perfect sequence for Perfect Mitres, heavy bench Lath Stand, practic...

This ShopNotes magazine issue covers projects and articles such as Drill Press Table Counterweight, Pipe Clamp Rack, Radial Arm Saw Return, Random Orbit SSanders, Hand Plane, Portable Miter Saw Statio...

This ShopNotes magazine issue covers projects and articles such as making a Jointer Push Block, a Vertical Raised Panel Jig, Tuning Up Your Router, techniques on Edge banding Plywood,tips for Ripping ...