The woodworking resources & shed resources on this page are a great place to begin if you are new to the space. It can also futher expand your knowledge if you already have the foundation and skills in place. This list will be updated time to time, and contains courses, books/plans, tools/equipment:
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Tools/Equipment:
(1) Kakuri. Japanese Woodworking Tool Set. Tools/Equipment
Kakuri Japanese woodworking tool set is the ultimate set for any woodworker. It’s the highest grade tool set from Kakuri, and known for it’s precision and timeless quality. 🗸
(2) Enertwist. Premium Wood Chisel Set. Tools/Equipment
Enertwist Premium Wood Chisel Set is a budget friendly chisel set which is great for woodworkers. It contains 8 full size wood chisels, sharpening stone, pencil and more. 🗸
(3) Arbor Garden Solutions. Wooden MDF workbench with double shelf. Tools/Equipment
Arbor Garden Solutions Wooden MDF workbench with double shelf is a solid wooden workbench. They come in different sizes, so suitable for many different spaces. Every woodworker needs one, and this is a great option. 🗸
(4) Real Avid. Real Avid 360 Degrees Swiveling Bench Vise. Tools/Equipment
Real Avid 360 Degrees Swiveling Bench Vise is a top of the range multi purpose bench vise. It can be used for woodworking, tool sharpening and many other projects. It has many great reviews and makes a great addition to any tool kit. 🗸
Courses:
(1) Norman Pirollo. Furniture Design Course: 26 Lessons. Online Course
The furniture design course by Norman Pirollo spans 26 lessons covering topics such as design, concepts, sketching, drawing, scale models, prototypes, selecting wood and more. Learn from a pro who has been in the industry for over 25 years. 🗸
(2) Norman Pirollo. Cabinet Build Class: 33 Lessons. Online Course
The cabinet build class by Norman Pirollo has 33 video lessons covering the process of design and building cabinets. Learn from a pro who has been in the industry for over 25 years. 🗸
Books/Plans:
(1) Flexner, B. (2005). Understanding wood finishing: How to select and apply the right finish (Rev. ed.). Reader’s Digest.
Understanding wood finishing: How to select and apply the right finish is a DIY handbook that introduces people to wood finishing tools, materials & techniques, and comes with over 200 photos and illustrations. A highly rated handbook. 🗸
(2) Noll, T. (2009). The joint book: The complete guide to wood joinery. Chartwell Books.
The joint book: The complete guide to wood joinery features 70 illustrated and easy to understand instructions for joints. Easy and fun for beginners, and also great for experienced woodworkers. 🗸
(3) DK Publishing. (2020). Woodworking: The complete step-by-step manual. DK Publishing.
Woodworking: The complete step-by-step manual offers step by step instructions for all skill levels. Covers all essential aspects of woodworking, contains 25 detailed woodworking plans and much more. 🗸
(4) Editors of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. (2016). Making wooden gear clocks: 6 cool contraptions that really keep time. Fox Chapel Publishing
Making wooden gear clocks: 6 cool contraptions that really keep time showcases full detailed plans and instructions on making wooden clocks. These are great projects that can be built and sold. 🗸
(5) Hylton, B. (2008). Illustrated cabinetmaking: How to design and construct furniture that works. Fox Chapel Publishing.
Illustrated cabinetmaking: How to design and construct furniture that works brings you over 1300 drawings & diagrams for drawers, tables, beds, bookcases, cabinets & joints. A complete visual guide for furniture construction. 🗸
(6) Coulthard, S. (2018). How to build a shed (Illustrated by L. J. Phillips). Laurence King Publishing.
How to build a shed is the ultimate practical guide on how to build your own shed. Contains illustrations, tips, detailed steps and more. A simple and effective way to get started in shed building. 🗸
(7) Coupe, J., & Johnson, A. (2019). Shed manual: Designing, building and fitting out your perfect shed. Haynes Publishing UK.
Shed manual: Designing, building and fitting out your perfect shed explores topics such as shed styles, foundations, and more. It’s written by two shed experts, so this is a great resource to begin with. 🗸
(8) Editors of Creative Homeowner. (2019). Ultimate guide: Barns, sheds & outbuildings (Updated 4th ed.). Fox Chapel Publishing
Ultimate guide: Barns, sheds & outbuildings is packed with over 100 project plans covering sheds, barns and garages. Detailed instructions are provided, a great addition for any DIY enthusiast. 🗸
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