Woodworking books.

[BioNerd]

Hello,

I've been in the trade of finish carpentry, trim, doors, Windows, cabinetry for about 17 years.

I've found countless books on the topic of wood tech, jointery and finishing. Also jig making and equipment.

However, I've found "understanding wood" by Bruce Hoadley, the most helpful to learn important facts about wood itself that otherwise would rarely be addressed while at work, but relevant when sourcing materials and such.

I was wondering if you have any favorites in the topics of:

Japanese jointery
Traditional Jointery
Finishing
Hand tools, not powered.
Cabinet making/ design.

Also, a woodworker's guide to read blueprints.

I find that I would like to share titles with new guys and apprentices I meet. But I usually send them to youtube on search of Gary Katz. Lol

Thank you

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[turbowoodworker]

Garret Hack does a nice job on Hand tools. It might be a Taunton publication. They are my favorite Go To publisher, anything from fine woodworking. I love their book on traditional workbenches (Landis).

 

[ZRX61]

Hand Tools by Aldren A Watson.

 

[Gasgt1]

Understanding Wood Finishing by Bob Flexner

A great resource

 

[Gasgt1]

Illustrated Cabinetmaking by Bill Hylton

 

[My Old Tools]

Woodworking Joints by Charles Haywood
Restoring and Using Classic Woodworking Tools by Michael Dunbar

Both older books and maybe out of print now. Both excellent.