This episode I'm joined by Youtube woodworking rockstar Rex Krueger as we discuss one of our favorite books - Country Furniture by Aldren Watson ... and pretty much everything else woodworking related.

Here is the link to Rex's video that inspired the show:

https://youtu.be/1WPq2qKEk5U

The classic memoirs by Walter Rose this book is a poignant look at the life of a village carpenter.

if you're wondering whether you should buy this book - listen to my podcast, available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts, or wherever good podcasts are found.

This is the final podcast covering the three best books on handplanes I know. There is comparative scoring and a final assessment of which is the best handplane book for the hand tool woodworker

In the final review of my three plane books, we cover off Christopher Schwarz's classic - Handplane Essentials. Its an eclectic mix of history, techniques and philosophy delivered in the author's great style!

A great starter book for anyone interested in handplanes, Scott Wynn's book is the second in three books I'm reviewing on the subject

In the first of three episodes of books about handplanes, I start by reviewing one of the books that I found most interesting from a historical and trivia perspective.

Garett Hack's love of the topic shines through in a really comprehensive book.

If you're intimidated by the price of new tools and are looking for a more frugal way to acquire tools, or if you just want to try your hand at making your own tools - this is a wonderful way to start.

Link to Uri Tuchman video that I mention in the show is here:

https://youtu.be/ExuXMjCsE-w

You can support the author by buying it here:

http://www.shakerovalbox.com/online-store-1/Making-Wood-Tools-with-John-Wilson-p49526353

Probably one of the most practical books you'll ever acquire for your workshop. This simple, no-nonsense guide to appliances and shop fixtures is a fantastic asset for new and experienced hand tool woodworkers.

The first episode gives an introduction to the podcast and describes my reasons for reviewing the books, a brief biography and rating criteria.

The sharpening bible, if there is only one book you buy about sharpening, this is my recommendation. Listen to the podcast to discover all the techniques, theory and recommendations from the author - one of the premium blade makers in the world.

You can support the author by buying it here: http://www.hocktools.com/books/the-perfect-edge.html