Library

OWA Books and DVDs

Updated 27 August 2026

Welcome to the list of books and DVDs that can be borrowed by members of the OWA.  Members in good standing may borrow up to four items at a time.  Borrowing periods run from one OWA meeting to the next, usually a month.  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, Doug Eckold, and Michael Shea. We can also accept cash donations which would be used to obtain more library resources.

DVDs

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

DVDs below are new donations, added 27 August, 2026

3. Build a Wood-Bodied Hand Plane by Robert J. Settich, 2011
4. Renovate Wood & Transitional Planes by Robert J. Settich, 2012
5. Renovate Netal Planes by Robert J. Settich, 2012
6. Easy Wipe-On Finishes by Robert J. Settich, 2012
7. Build an Arts & Crafts Dining Chair by Robert J. Settich, 2014
8. The Hardware Handbook by Robert J. Settich, 2012
9. Hand Saw Sharpening by Tom Law, 2014
10. Finishes that Pop (Copy 1) by Glen D. Huey, 2009
11. Finishes that Pop (Copy 2) by Glen D. Huey, 2009
12. The Last Word on Sharpening by Christopher Schwartz, 2011
13. Exercises in Wood-Working – Hand-tools Lessons 1-8 by Christopher Schwarz, 2010
14. Exercises in Wood-Working – Sharpening & Hand-Tool Lessons 9-12 Part 2 with Robert W. Lang, 2010
15. The Joinery Challenge by Ron Herman, 2011
16. SketchUp for Woodworkers Part1: Getting Started by Robert W. Lang, 2010
17. SketchUp for Woodworkers Part2: Advanced Techniques by Robert W. Lang, 2010
18. Sharpen Your Handsaws by Ron Herman, 2011
19. Wood Finishing Basics by Michael Dresdner, 2004
20. Mastering Hand Tools - 2 Disc Edition by Christopher Schwartz, 2012
21. Buying & Restoring Hand Tools – 2 Disc Edition by Ron Herman, 2013
22. Hand Planing and Sharpening by Rob Cosman, 2002
23. Working Wood Series 1 – Artisan Course, Woodworking Essentials 1 by Paul Sellers, 2011
24. Working Wood Series 1 – Artisan Course, Woodworking Essentials 2 by Paul Sellers, 2011
25. Working Wood Series 2 – Artisan Course, Mastering Housing Dadoes by Paul Sellers, 2011
26. Working Wood Series 2 – Artisan Course, Mastering European Workbenches by Paul Sellers, 2011
27. Working Wood Series 2 – Artisan Course, Master Mortise & Tenons by Paul Sellers, 2011
28. Working Wood Series 2 – Artisan Course, Master Dovetails by Paul Sellers, 2011
29. Working Wood Series 2 – Artisan Course, Master Sharpening by Paul Sellers, 2011
30. Chisel Techniques for Precision Joinery by David Charlesworth, 2007
31. Hand Tool Techniques Part 1: Plane Sharpening by David Charlesworth, 2004
32. Hand Tool Techniques Part 2: Hand Planing by David Charlesworth, 2004
33. Hand Tool Techniques Part 3: Precision Shooting Simplified by David Charlesworth, 2005
34. Hand Tool Techniques: Precision Preparation of Chisels for Accurate Joinery by David Charlesworth, 2006
35. Furniture Making Techniques: Five Topics by David Charlesworth, 2008
36. The Taming of the Skew – 2 Disc Edition by Mike Darlow
37. Sharpening Woodturning Tools – 2 Disc Edition by Mike Darlow
38. Basic Box Making by Doug Stowe, 2007
39. Wood Carving Basics – 2 Disc Edition by David Sabol, 2008
40. The New Turning Wood by Richard Raffan, 2008
41. Popular Woodworking Magazine – 2000 thru 2009 2009
42. Woodsmith Back Issue Library: 1 thru 200 2012
43. ShopNotes Back Issue Library 20th Anniversary: 1 thru 120 2012
44. Fine Woodworking Magazine Archive: 1975-2013 (Issues 1 to 237) 2013
45. Greene & Greene Joinery Details by William Ng, 2013
46. Line & Berry String Inlay by Router by Glen D. Huey, 2010
47. Handsaws Tune-up, setup & more by Ron Herman, 2012
48. Make a Wooden Smoothing Plane by Scott Meek, 2013
49. Micro Jig, Vol 1.1 – The GRR-Ripper System 2004
50. The Anarchist’s Tool Chest 2011
51. Woodworker’s Guide to Google Sketchup by Bob Lang, 2010
52. GMAW (MIG) Wire Feed (Gas Metal Arc Welding) – An Introduction 2002
53. Fine Cooking Magazine Archive (1994-2009): Issues 1 to 102 2009

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
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

Books below are new donations, added 27 August, 2026

49. Fine Woodworking Techniques 1, various authors, 1978
50. Fine Woodworking Techniques 3, various authors, 1981