Useful Resources
There are hundreds of websites and books relating to woodwork, as well as many interesting magazines. Some of the most notible sources of extra reading are listed below:
Books:
Websites:
Magazines:
Books:
- 'The Woodworker's Handbook' by Roger Horwood: This book contains essential material for beginners in woodworking. It throughly covers areas of tools, materials, skills, and furniture restoration, as well as gives detailed steps in the construction of some projects which challenge and exercise woodworking knowledge. The numerous colour photographs make this book and interesting and informative read.
- 'Woodwork in theory and Practice' by John A. Walden: This book, first published in 1947 (by The Australian Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd.), delivers a clear, comprehensive and indepth study of woodworking techniques. Containing over 1000 detailed sketches of woodworking phases, this is an invaluable book to both teacher's and students, and deserves a space on the bookshelves of all serious woodworkers.
Websites:
- http://woodworking.about.com/: This is a useful website with regular tips posted via blog.
- http://www.woodnet.net/links/: An informative website, which can provide quick and reliable information.
Magazines:
- The Australian Woodworker Magazine
- The Australian Woodsmith Magazine
