Library

OWA Books and DVDs

Updated 25 July 2026

Welcome to the list of books and DVDs that can be borrowed by members of the OWA.  Members in good standing may borrow as many as four items at a time.  The borrowing period runs from one OWA meeting to the next, roughly one month except for items borrowed in the June meeting which should be returned at September's meeting.  If no one has requested a borrowed item it can be explicitly renewed at the meeting but be prepared to surrender it.  To borrow an item, contact the OWA Acting Librarian, currently Darren, by email at owaLibrarian@gmail.com at least a week before the upcoming meeting.  Ask for the item(s) by title and author, not by their listed number(s) which can change.  While some books were purchased by the OWA, the vast majority are donations from current and past members, and we eagerly look forward to more donations of books and DVDs.  Note that we cannot accept magazines.

We thank the following for having generously donated books and DVDs: Darren L. Harper, the Algonquin College Library, Joe Federer, Nicholas Birkett, and Doug Eckold.

DVDs

1. Holiday Gifts. 10 Complete Project Plans [unknown author, unknown date]
2. Woodturning, A Foundation Course by Keith Rowley, 2015

Books

1. Joined – A Bench Guide to Furniture Joinery by Joshua A. Klein, 2020
2. The Construction of Period Country Furniture by V.J. Taylor, 1978
3. Woodworking Projects for the Country Home by Lavon B. Smith, 1992
4. Making Whirligigs & Other Wind Toys by Sharon Pierce, 1985
5. Easy-To-Make: Tables and Chairs [Ensemble] 1976
6. Furniture Finishing & Refinishing (2 copies) [Ensemble] 1981
7. Canadian Woods – Their Properties and Uses [Ensemble] 1951
8. Building Fine Furniture from Solid Wood by Ken Sadler, 1994
9. Furnituremaking – Design and Construction by William P. Spence & L. Duane Griffiths, 1991
10. Woodturning – A Foundation Course, New Edition by Keith Rowley, 2015
11. New Complete Guide To Bandsaws by Mark Duginske, 2014
12. Woodworking With the Router – Professional Router Techniques and Jigs Any Woodworker Can Use, Completely Revised and Updated by Bill Hylton, 2006
13. The Why & How of Woodworking – A Simple Approach To Making Meaningful Work by Michael Pekovich, 2018
14. Making Birdhouses & Feeders by Charles R. Self, 1985
15. Guide to CNC Sign Making by Oliver Henry, 2019
16. The Real Wood Bible – The Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing and Using 100 Decorative Woods by Nick Gibbs, 2005
17. The Minimalist Woodworker – Essential Tools & Smart Shop Ideas for Building With Less by Vic Tesolin, 2020
18. Projects From the Minimalist Woodworker by Vic Tesolin, 2021
19. Country Pine Furniture Projects – 32 Classic Pieces to Build For Your Home by Bill Hylton, 2008
20. Woodworking With the Router – Professional Router Techniques and Jigs Any Woodworker Can Use, Completely Revised and Updated by Bill Hylton, 2009
21. Routing For Beginners – Revised and Expanded Edition by Anthony Bailey, 2004
22. The Complete Guide to Sharpening by Leonard Lee, 1999
23. Woodworking – The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Skills – Techniques – Projects [Ensemble] 2005
24. Understanding Wood Finishing – How to Select and Apply The Right Finish (completely revised and updated) by Bob Flexner, 2005
25. The Complete Woodshop Guide – How to Plan, Equip or Improve Your Workspace by Charles Self, Bill Stanicus, and Danny Proulx, 2009
26. The Table Book – 35 Classic to Contemporary Projects [Ensemble] 2010
27. The Complete Dovetail – Handmade Furniture Signature Joint by Ian Kirby, 2001
28. Arts and Crafts Furniture [Ensemble] 2006
29. The Wood Finisher’s Handbook by Sam Allen, 2006

Items below are new, added 25 July 2026

30. The Complete Illustrated Guide to: Furniture & Cabinet Construction by Andy Rae, 2001
31. Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to: Jigs & Fixtures by Sandor Nagyszalanczy, 2006
32. The Complete Illustrated Guide to: Joinery by Gary Rogowski, 2002
33. Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to: Finishing by Jeff Jewitt, 2004
34. Build Your Own Acoustic Guitar – Complete Instructions and Full-Size Plans by Jonathan Kinkead, 2004
35. Acoustic Guitar Making – How to Make Tools, Templates, and Jigs by Brain Forbes, 2013
36. Guitar Making Tradition and Technology by William R. Cumpiano and Jonathan D. Natelson, 1993
37. Classical Guitar Making - A Modern Approach to Traditional Design by John S. Dogdanovitch, 2007
38. The Home Machinist’s Handbook by Doug Briney, 1983
39. Foolproof Wood Finishing by Teri Masaschi, 2014 revised edition
40. Practical Design Solutions and Strategies by Fine Woodworking, 2000
41. In The Shaker Style by Fine woodworking, 2001
42. Tables - Outstanding Projects from America's Best Craftsmen by Anthony Guidice, 2000
43. Practical Furniture Design - From Drawing Board to Smart Construction by Fine Homebuilding and Fine Woodworking, 2009
44. Made by Hand: Furniture Projects from the Unplugged Workshop by Tom Fidgen, 2009 1st edition
45. Woodworker’s Guide to Veneering and Inlay by Jonathan Benson, 2008
46. The Workshop Book by Scott Landis, 1991
47. The Workbench Book by Scott Landis, 1998
48. The Toolbox Book by Jim Tolpin, 1998

OWA Books and DVDs Library Rules

Version: 4 April, 2026

1. Your valid OWA membership card must be presented to borrow an item from the library. You will request a borrowed item from the Librarian one week in advance of the scheduled meeting.

2. A deposit of $5 CDN will be required to check out material. A sign-out register and deposit book will be maintained by the Librarian. The deposit will be returned when items are returned. Materials may be checked out for a period of one month, or the time between consecutive Association meetings in the event a meeting is not held. Failure to return materials within two months will result in a forfeit of the deposit and possibly additional charged to their membership.

3. The borrower is solely responsible for all the items checked out to them. A maximum of four (4) items can be borrowed at one time.

4. The borrower may renew materials if no other member has requested those materials.

5. Failure to follow these rules will result in the member’s library privileges being revoked.

6. The Librarian will maintain a list of material on the OWA web site. The Librarian will be performed by the Director at Large until a dedicated Librarian volunteer is determined.

7. Donations are always welcome. DVDs are encouraged. No magazines will be accepted/maintained by the OWA Books & DVD Library.