Books. What can I say about books that hasn't been said before? Read, enjoy. Read again. Books are an endless source of enjoyment and a first source for research. Be kind to your books and they will be kind to you.

Image: Bookbinder's Plow and Press. Used to trim the edge of a set of signatures in preparation for stitching and binding.

 

• The Use of Tools & Machinery; Mysteries Explored
  • Tools and How to Use Them for Woodworking and Metalworking. 1948. Alfred P. Morgan
  • Stanley 45: Seven Planes in One. 1913
  • How To Use Your Levard Workbench
  • How To Select, Use and Care For Bits.1939. Irwin Auger Bit Mfg. Co.
  • Hints On Using A Stanley Plane. c1950
• The Care of Tools: Sharpening, Fettling, Cleaning
  • The Art Of Saw Filing, Scientfically Treated And Explained On Philosophical Principles. H. W. Holly. 1882
  • Hand Saws. Their Use, Care and Abuse. How To Select, and How To File Them. Fred T. Hodgson. 1909
  • Read This Before You Use Stanley Planes. c1950
  • Proper Care Of Your Hand Saws! c1950. Porter-Disston Division, H K Porter, Australia.
  • Suggestions On The Care Of Saws, By C.C. Taintor.. Taintor Mfg. Co., 1908.
  • How To File A Hand Saw. 1916. The Simonds Manufacturing Company.
  • Concerning Handsaws: Some Hints On Their Care & Maintenance. Spear & Jackson. c1950
  • Servicing Your Saws. W. Tyzack, Sons & Turner LTD. Little London Works, Sheffield c1950
• Plans; Expressly for the Craftsman in the Makeing of Stuff
  • How To Make Woodwork Tools. Charles Hayward. c1945.
  • The Art Of Fretwork - Hobbies. c1930.
  • How To Paint Your Home. New Era Paint. c1920.
  • Journal Articles - Work: 1889, Vol. 1. : Various homemade wooden planes and tools
  • Moxon's Waveform Molding Machine explained
• The Carpenters' & Joiners' Companion; Instructions in Practical Trades
  • L'Art Du Menuisier (The Art Of The Joiner). Andre Roubo. 1769-1774. (Excerpts)
  • The Amateur Carpenter And Builder. c1904. (Chapt. VIII: The Carpenters' Bench)
  • More L'Art Du Menuisier, Andre Roubo (New York Public Library excerpts)
  • Felibien: Des Principes De L'Architecture, De La Sculpture, De La Peinture, Ed Des Aures Arts....
• History; A Practical & Scientific Exploration of The Trades & Industries
  • Patents for Useful Inventions. 1826. USPTO report.
  • Book excerpt and signature: The Property Of Hermon Chapin, Hartford, Con, May 12th, 1826.