Woodworking/Literature Review

Type classification: this is a bibliography resource.

Educational level: this is a research resource.

Subject classification: this is an art and design resource.

This page aims to become a comprehensive bibliography of woodworking literature. Each publication is followed by a list of its major topics, each of which we aim to link to a page comparing the treatment of that topic across all the literature; this will also provide a comprehensive list of topics covered by the literature.

Topics

In no particular order.

• Tools
• Glossary
• Machinery
• Construction
• Joints
• Hardware
• Veneering
• Carving
• Wood Turning
• Timber
• Panel Products (plywood, fibre board, chipboard, etc.)
• Seasoning
• Conversion
• Finishing
• Adhesives
• Designs
• Furniture Styles

Publications

Hayward, Charles Harold (1974) [1955]. The Complete Book of Woodwork (hardcover) (in English). London: Evans Brothers Ltd.. pp. 192pp. OpenLibrary OL8452485W. 

Tools; Light Machines; Construction; Joints; Metal Fittings; Veneering; Wood Carving; Wood Turning; Timber and Materials; Wood Finishing; Adhesives; Designs.

Walton, John A. (1962) [1947]. Woodwork in Theory and Practice (hardcover) (in English). Sydney: The Australian Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd.. pp. 318pp. 

Tools; Materials; Technical Terms and Joints; Timber, Shrinkage, Seasoning, Conversion, Finishes, Etc.; Commercial Timbers; Veneers, Plywood, Fibre Boards; Furniture Styles, Design and Construction; Woodworking Machine Tools.