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In the few years that I've been doing woodworking, I've found some real gems, as far as really great woodworking books are concerned. I've learned so much from these favourites of mine, that I strongly recommend that the new and intermediate woodworker get these books and keep them handy in the shop - they're all so helpful!

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Working With Your Table Saw

Table Saw Basics by Roger W. Cliffe

Roger W. Cliffe's book on the basics of table saw operation is an excellent way to get started with your new table saw. He starts at "square one" and takes you through all the aspects of the table saw. The reader is thoroughly familiarized with this necessary woodworking tool. Safe operation is handled extensively, and he covers all of the basic "cuts". Some rudimentary projects conclude the book. This is mandatory reading for the new table saw owner!

The Table Saw Book by Kelly Mehler

Kelly Mehler's book is another table saw book I recommend to new users. This book is another fine introduction to table saws, as well as a book which should be kept close at hand in the shop. Safe operation is covered here too, but this one goes a bit farther in explaining table saw operation to the woodworker who is perhaps a little more advanced - another must have.

Working With Your Router

The New Router Handbook by Patrick Spielman

If you own a router, you should pick up this book. In my opinion, Patrick Spielman has taught more people about routers than anyone. He has written many books on routers, but this one is the most useful. Everything you ever wanted to know about this tool, is here. It's basically the same as the Sears router handbook so don't buy them both, but make sure you've got one or the other. This one is "Routers 101" and then some. I hope I don't get boring, but if you've got a router, you've gotta get this book!

Router Joinery by Gary Rogowski

When you've covered the basics in The New Router Handbook and are ready to move on to more complex routing tasks, Gary Rogowski's Router Joinery is where you'll want to go for the great instruction in router joinery. He goes through the basics too, but it's when he gets into his methods of joinery that this book really shines. Mortise and tenon - half-lap joints - bridle joints - tongue-and-groove joints - it's all here. There is a video as well which is the ideal companion for the book. By itself, it's extremely helpful, but as a pair, they're unbeatable learning tools, and as happened with me, you'll soon be making things you wouldn't have thought you could.

Router Magic - How to Unleash your Router's FULL Potential by Bill Hylton

This amazing book on routers and routing will show you things you can do with your router, that you never thought possible. You'll learn about a wonderful collection of jigs and fixtures you can make, and "tricks of the routing trade" from the author's inventive mind, that as the title says, will literally UNLEASH your router's FULL POTENTIAL!

Your router can do so much more than you think, that this book can truly be a revalation for router enthusiasts. Try it. You'll like it!

Woodworking with the Router by Bill Hylton & Fred Matlack

A satisfied customer's comments on Bill's book, says it all. "This book covers every aspect of the router that you would ever want to know about - routers themselves, bits, jigs, plans for jigs and helpers - and techniques. The first few chapters are a must for a beginner or for an old timer who wants to refresh their mind. The other chapters you may not need immediately (such as resurfacing with the router), but you will surely come back to the book when the need arises. Definitely the best I've seen on the subject till now."

Working With Your Scroll Saw

Using the Scroll Saw by Nick Engler

Master woodworking expert Nick Engler's fine book on the scroll saw, is a must for those who wish to really know this most versatile tool. Everything you need to know is here, in the author's usual informative, thorough and easy-to-understand style. For those who wish to become both knowledgeable and proficient on this tool, this is the book to get! This is another book from the fine series, The Workshop Companion.

ProjectsYou'll Love to Make

The Weekend Woodworker - 101 Easy Projects to Build

This is a great book of projects that John A. Nelson has put together - just the book you need when you can't think of what to make as a gift for someone. Unique procedures are outlined for these projects (all with drawings/plans) which you can adapt to just about anything you want to make. The bit box I show in my projects was made based on the Shoe-shine box on page 17. You'll soon be seeing the Serving Tray described on page 52, in my projects. They are all projects you'll want to make.

How to Make Animated Toys

Good old-fashioned animated toys, will keep your children or grandchildren busy for hours. David Wakefield's great book will give you almost as much fun making these very imaginative animated toys, as the recipients get from playing with them. Rabbits hop, hippos munch, frogs leap, lobsters grab. You're also shown how to make a working bulldozer, cement mixer, front end loader. These projects will keep you and the kids busy for hours!

Creating Beautiful Boxes with Inlay Techniques

When you want to get into some really beautiful inlaid box work, this is the book to follow. They're all real treasures! 15 full-colour, step-by-step projects with detailed cutting lists, to make building elegant boxes easy. Doug Stowe is a craftsman! Truly works of art, an inlaid box from this collection will be precious to the owner for years to come. When you want to do some quality work, this is a great place to look for inspiration , ideas, and instruction.

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