So, I had an idea to expand the functionality of my site with a kind of bookshelf. On it, I decided to collect books on furniture making, woodworking and other related topics. I think a lot of people will find it interesting.

I decided to systematize by titles, and not by authors, because. There can be several authors, but one name)). Happy reading.

If you have something interesting - send it, I will definitely post it.

The library will be updated periodically, visit, download, read, comment!

The book reveals the technology of sawing three-dimensional animal figurines out of wood. There is no translation, but everything is clear. There are drawings.

Big book of wooden toys

The book contains drawings and assembly diagrams of rather original wooden toys. Unfortunately, there is no translation, but pictures, detailed drawings and diagrams make it possible to do without knowledge of the English language.

Wooden architecture of the Russian north

The book is devoted to some little-studied pages of the history of the wooden architecture of the Russian North in the 17th - 18th centuries. It is entirely built on original written and pictorial documents. This feature makes it possible to offer graphic reconstructions of both individual monuments and entire ensembles that have not survived to this day. Thus, the book expands the reader's understanding of the variety of types of residential, religious and fortified buildings that existed in the past. The materials involved allow for the first time to tell in detail about the organization and course of construction works, about the "good workmanship" of the carpenters of the North.
The book is illustrated with reproductions of old drawings, miniatures and photographs.

home craftsman

The book introduces a number of crafts that everyone can find application in everyday life.
The material is presented in such a way that anyone can use it without difficulty and avoid many
excessive costs for the purchase of those necessary items that you can do with your own hands, as well as
will give an opportunity, after acquiring practical skills, to engage in the manufacture of these items and to order.
Almost all types of work listed are available to be done at home, during leisure hours and with minimal equipment; moreover, counting specifically on the novice worker, we have strictly separated the equipment that is absolutely necessary in this craft and those tools that can
be acquired later, upon the acquisition by the reader of practical skills, for the preparation of more
complex products.
For all types of crafts, instructions are also given on the final, elegant finishing of products.

DIY furniture. Design, production, repair.

The book provides constructive solutions and technology for the production of furniture at home using a variety of materials, common furniture fittings, as well as the most common fittings. Special attention is paid to softwood furniture. In addition, the book provides recommendations for working with hand power tools.

Working with milling cutters

Enough detailed illustrated encyclopedia devoted to milling. It all starts with the basics: what is a router, and ends with complex technological processes that can be done with it. The edition is translated, but very interesting. I recommend reading.

Hand milling and vertical milling machine

Another wonderful publication dedicated to working with, as well as a vertical milling machine (that is, a milling cutter built into the table and its industrial counterparts). Detailed description types of tools, working methods and various adaptations will help you in mastering this complex and very interesting tool.

Homemade machines and tools

The book provides various devices that can facilitate the work of home craftsmen. Some are in the form of finished drawings. Others will have to be finalized directly for their tool (which is available), that is, a general idea is given.

Wood carving secrets

Products made of wood and materials imitating its texture surround us in the usual way in everyday life, so we treat it as something ordinary. But as soon as the skillful hand of a wood carving master touches it, a work of art is born and such qualities of wood as rich texture, variety of colors, special warmth are revealed. This book will help the reader discover the wonderful world of creativity and learn the secrets of woodcarving. The author hopes that novice carvers will find in it interesting and useful material that will allow them to become masters. The application contains drawings of ornaments and various patterns, which at first can be copied, and as you acquire the skill, develop your own patterns based on them.

What does it cost us to build a fleet

This book will come in handy for moms and dads who want their baby's arms to start growing just above their feet. It contains a bunch of examples of toys of varying degrees of complexity (starting from the simplest) made of paper. As a child, I had such a book, it is still stored on the shelf, and not just stored, we are trying to make things together with our son.

Encyclopedia of woodwork

Handbook of many professional masters. It contains materials on the types of wood and their features, as well as alternative materials (glass, plastic, etc.), on the tools necessary for their processing, types and methods of fastening parts, as well as ready-made furniture projects.

Frame with overlaid ornament - base - plywood 6 mm thick, stained, overlaid ornament - beech - thickness 3 mm. Photo protection - 2-3 mm plexiglass on all frames.
simple frame - plywood, thickness 6 mm, staining.
Photo frame with butterflies - material beech plank 6 mm thick - staining, to protect the photo - plexiglass 2-3 mm.
Desktop photo frame. Material - plank walnut 5-6 mm thick + staining. Drawing from Sokolov's first album.
Candy vase. One of the early works. Material plywood 4 mm (rather poor quality - then he still did not know how to choose the material), staining. Drawing from Sokolov's second album.
Hexagonal box - walnut material (wooden plank - about 6 mm thick). It is necessary to observe proportions depending on the size of the product, but due to the greater fragility of solid wood compared to plywood, I try to use planks of at least 6 mm thick. And stronger, and look more solid. The tree is still much more expressive than plywood and, when cut, does not give flakes at all (hard woods) that spoil the look of the product. Drawings from the well-known album Sokolov. Assembly on spikes, the side walls are beveled and glued.
Nut basket - material - beech (solid wood). Assembly - spikes and glue.
Triangular candy bowl - material - walnut (also solid wood). Drawings from the same famous Sokolov album. Assembly - the side walls are beveled and glued, fastening to the base with glue and spikes.
Sugar bowl- plywood material, made on the basis of a drawing from Sokolov's album. The motif used there is used in the wall shelf. Assembly - spikes and glue.
napkin holder- a famous product from the same Sokolov's album - plywood material. These are not new works, but those that have been serving for many years.
Another cracker from old works (two types) - a primitive ornament, the design was once invented by myself based on the motif of birds. Material - plywood, staining.
Lamp. Material - plywood 4 mm. Facing of the joints - light-colored veneer, followed by burning the ornament on it. The front wall from the inside can be pasted over with colored paper, but I bent thin plexiglass and painted it - it got the impression of pieces of glass in a mosaic, and not as cheap as paper. Looks pretty cool in the dark.
wall hanger - material plywood ten, staining. Although it was not worth it to stain - a light one would have looked better.
Basket with shaped handle - material plywood "ten", staining. Assembly - glue, two screws.
Candy vase - One of the early works. Material plywood 4 mm stained. Drawing from Sokolov's second album.
Casket- a famous piece from Sokolov's album. Quite popular among the people. This is a photo of my old work - plywood 4-5 mm, stained. Recently presented (no photo left) a more successful implementation. In it, the casket was slightly enlarged and made of beech plank.
Two-section tray for sweets and cookies "Dragon" - material - ten plywood, plywood bottom 4-5 mm. Staining (but you can not stain, the scorched ornament on the side wall looks even better. Author's work.
Basket "Snake" - author's easy job- sawing + burning. Made from a wooden plank (an old work, it has been serving for many years).
Cutting boards - This is a series of boards cut from 10mm thick or 4-5mm thin plywood. Sawn in the form of leaves and decorated with pyrography. Boards are used for cutting bread, cheese (especially if the table is polished). When cutting, the back (unpainted side of the board) is used. One with a drawing "Swan" from Kostin's album. Sawing + burning + milling along the contour.
Vase from a growth on a tree - Almost did not finish. The tree thus "flowed around" the large nails hammered into it.
shoulder blades- The first shoulder blade is walnut material. 2 beech blades - I spied the idea in Moscow, there is a salon there at the All-Russian Exhibition Center "Culture", when I am in the capital I almost always go there. There are many interesting things to see.
crests- Combs from hard fruit tree - apple tree.
Burl products.

D For varnishing my products I use a glossy varnish. The technology has been developed for years. Although I agree that strong shine is not always good. However, over time, the shine becomes not so strong, and a thick film protects the product well and retains its presentation for years. I carefully varnish the slots, because in the absence of such, over time, they become clogged with dust and then it is difficult to clean it out, the appearance of the product deteriorates sharply. In the case of good varnishing - brushing (toothbrush or similar) easily removes dust.
FROM I read that the most difficult thing is not to cut it out, but to assemble it correctly, and most importantly carefully (especially when the product is complex and contains many details).
P After assembly, it is very important to finish the product well. Without varnishing - there is no presentation. And if there is (a fresh tree looks good), then after a while it quickly loses its attractiveness.
L polishing, like nothing, helps to emphasize the beauty of the tree. This is especially evident in the example of the cap. Nothing enhances its beauty like a good polish.

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Today, we are increasingly returning to the roots and trying to revive the experience of folk craftsmen. And if what was originally just a hobby begins to delight and surprise others, then over time it brings profit. What crafts and crafts are relevant today and what you can earn extra money on, we figure it out together with ForumHouse!

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