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Furniture Projects from the Unplugged Woodshop

The following images are excerpts from my new book. The introduction as well as a sneak peak at three of the six ‘furniture project chapters’.
The book also features five more plans for workbench appliances; a shooting board, bench hook, miter hook, winding sticks and Krenov inspired saw horses. Take a look inside and see what you think. You’ll also get a free DVD that will walk you through all of the hand tools I used in these projects; from Lie Nielsen to Lee Valley we’ll take a close look at the more popular manufacturers on the market today and I’ll discuss the pros and cons of each. This will really help out the beginner who can sometimes feel overwhelmed when starting the journey into wood working.

I’m more than willing to help you out along the way when you start making these projects yourself through e-mail as well as my blog.

Thanks for reading and happy shavings!

Tom

Posted by tom on September 21st, 2009

13 Comments

Posted by David on Sep 22nd, 2009

Ok Tom, I want one and a cd of your music(Never got the one you were suppose to send me…) This book look like THE BOOK! I hoppe you will sale many of them!
Thank you again for the work you do and the inpiration of working wood the way we do it!
Best regard
David
Posted by Tom Fidgen on Sep 22nd, 2009

Hey David,
Nice to hear from you…
Thanks for the comments-
Sorry for not getting the CD out sooner, it's been a crazy ride getting to this point!
It'll be there soon.
Keep well.
Tom
Posted by Tom Fidgen on Sep 22nd, 2009

Just wanted to say that I had a reader comment on the spelling of the word 'bridal' joint in the last page example. This isn't a typo or a reason to hang my editor (as the comment may have suggested! )but a regional term for what's known as a bridle joint. I actually call it a 'bridal slip' but you'll have to read the entire book to find out why!
Sorry for the confusion but if you Google 'bridal joint', you'll see I'm not alone when using that term.

Tom
Posted by miemsl on Sep 22nd, 2009

Just left pre-order, very eager to see the book in person, especially the toolbox plans!
Posted by Mike Lingenfelter on Sep 22nd, 2009

Tom,

The book looks great. I can't wait for it to ship.

Mike
Posted by Tom Fidgen on Sep 22nd, 2009

Thanks to everyone for all of the pre-order support!
Posted by Shannon on Sep 22nd, 2009

Submitted my pre order. Can't wait for it to ship. Great work getting to this point. The publishing details were probably much more difficult than the construction of the pieces.
Posted by Anonymous on Sep 22nd, 2009

Tom,

Sent in my pre-order as well. Love the look of your stuff. I'm excited to see the book.

Thanks,

- Kit Camp
Posted by Anonymous on Sep 27th, 2009

Hi Tom,
Being in teh neighbourhood, may I walk by and pay cash on the head for the book?

Cheers
Patrick
Posted by Tom Fidgen on Sep 27th, 2009

Patrick,
Cash is always welcome…

Cheers!
Posted by Anonymous on Oct 5th, 2009

cant waite to see the finished door.
Posted by lou on Oct 5th, 2009

great site to visit after work.thanks.
Posted by LARRY PARKER on Mar 17th, 2010

Just got your book, looking forward to getting into it. I was impressed while looking through it at the local Barnes & Noble.

You among others have inspired me to get more into the hand tool woodworking. Have 2 saws and 2 planes on their way to me, should have before weekend.

Thanks Tom,

Larry