The Book Company: New Products - Woodwork

Material: The Art of Handcrafting Beautiful Objects in a Digital Age (Stories of Making from a Master Woodworker)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:04:35 +0000

"An important book, brimming with insight."—Nicholas Evans, author of The Horse Whisperer

A master craftsperson explores the ways in which working with our hands reveals the essence of both our humanity and our relationship with the natural, material world.

In o..

Price: $22.50

Roundwood Timber Framing (Building Naturally Using Local Resources, 3rd Edition)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:03:42 +0000

A new edition of the classic book on traditional timber framing

Since building his famous Woodland House from his own woodland, author Ben Law has evolved his own style of natural building, now tried and tested on many other builds across England. Ben has built houses, worksho..

Price: $39.95

Carving Out a Living on the Land (Lessons in Resourcefulness and Craft from an Unusual Christmas Tree Farm)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:20:30 +0000

"A thorough and generous guide to shaping your world not only to your own happiness, but the world’s as well.”—John Hodgman, host of Judge John Hodgman; author of Vacationland

Carving Out a Living on the Land tells the story of how author Emmet Van Driesch..

Price: $28.00

Getting Started in Pinewood Derby (Step-By-Step Workbook to Building Your First Car)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:12:38 +0000

Follow Dash Derby on an adventure through the 7 easy steps to building your first Pinewood Derby race car. No woodworking skills are required for this family fun project--just patience and the desire to have a good time!

Price: $16.99

Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking (Three Step-by-Step Guidebooks to Essential Woodworking Techniques)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:01:46 +0000

The three-volume woodworking "bible": master the foundational skills, hybrid techniques, and design principles you need to build furniture that lasts a lifetime.

For decades, master craftsman Tage Frid has been the gold standard in woodworking instruction, revered worldwi..

Price: $125.00

Carpentry and Joinery Book 2

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:24:51 +0000

Complementing Book 1of the same title, this text takes the student up to the City and Guilds full Craft Certificate level. All aspects of the course are dealt with, along with the associated scientific background, mathematical calculations and drawings required. Although prior knowledge of the sub..

Price: $249.99

Live-Edge Woodworking (19 Rustic Projects with Character)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:17:37 +0000

If you come across a piece of live-edge wood at the lumberyard, you may think, “That’s beautiful, but what do I do with it?” Expert craftsman Chris Gleason is here to show just how versatile this material can be. In his latest guid..

Price: $29.99

Traditional Country Woodworking Projects (Plans for 18 Practical Indoor and Outdoor Projects)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:12:31 +0000

Join the do-it-yourself revolution that’s swept cities, suburbs, and rural areas across the country. More and more people are realizing the satisfaction and enjoyment of making items that are as beautiful and interesting as they are practical. Crafters and folk-art enthusiasts alike will enjoy ..

Price: $17.95

Turned Boxes (18 Decorative and Practical Projects)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:56:26 +0000

Turned Boxes contains 18 projects to make, from natural edge boxes to more intricate, challenging designs.

This exciting book contains 18 stunning boxes, devised by professional turner Andrew Potocnik. Boxes are among the most attractive and useful of all turned items and of..

Price: $29.99

Masterpiece Chairs (The Anatomy of Classic 20th Century Designs)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:56:19 +0000

Masterpiece Chairs presents a step-by-step guide and in-depth record of the history and construction of 18 classic 20th Century chairs.

It isn’t just the aesthetic appeal or comfort of a chair that defines whether it has been well-designed; it’s also how it has been planned and con..

Price: $34.99