SaltyNinja Posted January 19, 2022 Share #1 Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) Hey Wharf Rats, Sharks, and Distinguished Navigators at the helm, I'm looking for excellent and or classic woodshop/woodcraft reads (books) and references. Thanks for any suggestions! Edited January 19, 2022 by SaltyNinja grammar mtaylor 1 Quote SaltyNinja's Boat Barn current project: Lowell Grand Banks Dory by SaltyNinja - Model Shipways Shipwrights' Series - 1:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 19, 2022 Share #2 Posted January 19, 2022 So are you looking for "how to's"? Ship references? Histories? Books on tools? You'll need to be tad bit more specific. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyNinja Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, mtaylor said: So are you looking for "how to's"? Ship references? Histories? Books on tools? You'll need to be tad bit more specific. "How To's" for the time being. I ordered "The Collins Complete Woodworker: A Detailed Guide to Design, Techniques, and Tools for the Beginner and Expert" today. So I'm starting with that one. I saw a book called "The Handplane Book" by Garrett Hack that I might seek to obtain next. Thanks Mark Edited January 20, 2022 by SaltyNinja font Quote SaltyNinja's Boat Barn current project: Lowell Grand Banks Dory by SaltyNinja - Model Shipways Shipwrights' Series - 1:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted January 20, 2022 Share #4 Posted January 20, 2022 I've found that many times, books for full size tools are sometimes pretty useless for ship modeling. However, they are good to read and think about how to apply what's in them to modeling. As for modeling tools, There are "full size" machines such as hobby milling machines, table saws, and lathes sold by companies like Sherline, MicroMark and others. The methods are similar just scaled down. Others such as scroll saws work well also on models and many of the full size can be used on models. This website is very useful and covers more than mini-lathes so I'd start there: http://www.mini-lathe.com/Default.htm This one also... click on "Learning Center"... https://www.littlemachineshop.com/Products/product_new.php For small table saws, there's a pinned topic here: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/18-modeling-tools-and-workshop-equipment/ for the Byrnes saw but much of the info can be used for any of the hobby type saws. Sherline's helpful pubs are here: http://www.sherline.com/product-information/sherline-accessory-instructions/ I hope that'll get you started. The biggest warning is that treat any hobby tool with the same respect as you would a full size shop tool. Even the small power tools can kill or maim if you're careful. Bob Cleek, SaltyNinja, RichardG and 4 others 5 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reklein Posted January 20, 2022 Share #5 Posted January 20, 2022 Find a WOODCRAFT STORE ,they have a really good selection of woodworking books in all phases. I was just in one last tuesday and spent 15-20 minutes just looking through the titles. SaltyNinja, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Bill, in Idaho Completed Mamoli Halifax and Billings Viking ship in 2015 Next Model Shipways Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted January 20, 2022 Share #6 Posted January 20, 2022 If you have room for them, my advice would be to outfit yourself with full sized woodworking tools, both hand and power and learn how to use them. You can then move into small modelmaking tools as the need arises. The one skill that you need to master is keeping your edged tools sharp. Find a good book on sharpening and read it. When I have a chance later today I’ll post information on an excellent book on the subject. Roger SaltyNinja, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted January 20, 2022 Share #7 Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking: Three Step-by-Step Guidebooks to Essential Woodworking Techniques. Book 1: "Joinery," Book 2: "Shaping, Veneering, Finishing," and ""Book 3: "Furniture making," In print for probably close to 40 years now, this is considered by some the Bible on classic hand tool woodworking. Originally three separate volumes published by Fine Woodworking, and then in a three volume slip-cased set by Taunton Press. Written by the late Tage Frid, a traditionally trained Danish-born woodworker who was a big player in the American custom art furniture movement. Nearly everything in Frid's books translates easily to modeling because he covers well the basics of traditional woodworking hand tools. Modern power woodworking tools are covered, as well. Profusely illustrated. A recognized primary reference work on the subject. Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking: Three Step-by-Step Guidebooks to Essential Woodworking Techniques: Frid, Tage: 9781561588268: Amazon.com: Books It's also available in online in PDF format: [pdf] Download Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking Ebook and Read Online (saintlukebc.org) Edited January 20, 2022 by Bob Cleek EricWilliamMarshall, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyNinja Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted January 25, 2022 On 1/20/2022 at 1:36 PM, Bob Cleek said: Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking: Three Step-by-Step Guidebooks to Essential Woodworking Techniques. Book 1: "Joinery," Book 2: "Shaping, Veneering, Finishing," and ""Book 3: "Furniture making," In print for probably close to 40 years now, this is considered by some the Bible on classic hand tool woodworking. Originally three separate volumes published by Fine Woodworking, and then in a three volume slip-cased set by Taunton Press. Written by the late Tage Frid, a traditionally trained Danish-born woodworker who was a big player in the American custom art furniture movement. Nearly everything in Frid's books translates easily to modeling because he covers well the basics of traditional woodworking hand tools. Modern power woodworking tools are covered, as well. Profusely illustrated. A recognized primary reference work on the subject. Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking: Three Step-by-Step Guidebooks to Essential Woodworking Techniques: Frid, Tage: 9781561588268: Amazon.com: Books It's also available in online in PDF format: [pdf] Download Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking Ebook and Read Online (saintlukebc.org) Thanks for this suggestion. I ordered the Tage Frid books 1 and 2 used for $18. I'm not sure if I need the third one on furniture making, but may seek it out later. Canute, mtaylor and Bob Cleek 3 Quote SaltyNinja's Boat Barn current project: Lowell Grand Banks Dory by SaltyNinja - Model Shipways Shipwrights' Series - 1:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyNinja Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted January 25, 2022 And thanks for all the other replies. I appreciate every suggestion and helps given! mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote SaltyNinja's Boat Barn current project: Lowell Grand Banks Dory by SaltyNinja - Model Shipways Shipwrights' Series - 1:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted January 26, 2022 Share #10 Posted January 26, 2022 The sharpening book that I have is written by Leonard Lee. Scottish Guy, Canute, SaltyNinja and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyNinja Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share #11 Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/26/2022 at 10:49 AM, Roger Pellett said: The sharpening book that I have is written by Leonard Lee. I went ahead and got this book (used) as suggested as well. Thanks again for the guidance in quality literature! Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote SaltyNinja's Boat Barn current project: Lowell Grand Banks Dory by SaltyNinja - Model Shipways Shipwrights' Series - 1:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricWilliamMarshall Posted February 5, 2022 Share #12 Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) The Frid books are a great place to start. If you are looking for a gentle start, I suggest: I Can Do That! Woodworking Projects: 48 quality furniture projects that require minimal experience and tools by David Thiel. The Complete Manual of Woodworking: A Detailed Guide to Design, Techniques, and Tools for the Beginner and Expert by Jackson is nice ‘overview’ and cheap used. I also like Flexner on wood finishes: Understanding Wood Finishing - again cheap used. The aforementioned sharpening book by Lee is great. Check out https://lostartpress.com/. They are geared towards the use of hand tools more than machine in general. They have number of reprint of interest and a collection of Hayward’s work as well: https://lostartpress.com/collections/books/products/the-woodworker-the-charles-hayward-years. Hayward’s books are old and out of print but good reads. If you are interested furniture and hand tools, this is a treat: https://lostartpress.com/collections/books/products/the-anarchists-tool-chest I would also suggest Fine Woodworking Magazine. It covers hand and machine work; it is consistently worthwhile. Their publisher, Taunton also has a number of good books. You can find all the issues of the magazines in one shot here: https://www.tauntonstore.com/2021-fine-woodworking-archive-usb For another take on woodworking, take a peak at https://woodgears.ca/. Is there something in particular you have in mind? Woodworking is like ship modeling, there is no end to reading, the history and the trivia. I have a ton of books and matching number opinions so ask! Edited February 5, 2022 by EricWilliamMarshall Scottish Guy, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current adventures: USS Perry of 1843, model kit by Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 Lost at Sea: Dapper Tom - model kit by Model Shipways Previous adventures: an English Pinnace, model kit by Model Shipways, Opium Smuggler Schooner Yacht 1805, model kit by Authentic Holland Models Chesapeake Bay Flattie, model kit by Midwest, USS Constitution, model kit by Revell Albatros 1912, card model kit by HMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCARLOSM Posted January 15, 2023 Share #13 Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) Hello, I think the book "libreta de notas de un carpintero de ribera". may interest you. The authors posted it for free consultation. You can search it on the internet and you will find it easy. Bye. Edited January 15, 2023 by JCARLOSM EricWilliamMarshall and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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