Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Top DIY Books at the Gutenberg Project
Project Gutenberg is the largest collection of free books on the internet. Most of these books have been transferred to public domain status as a result of their age - so these books are truly free.
There are a few gems here. Things to make has plans for everything from a book stand to a model steam turbine. And wood joinery does not really go out of style, this books covers a variety of classic joinery techniques like dove tail and mortise and tenon joints.
1. Things to Make by Archibald Williams
2. Woodwork Joints by William Fairham
3. A Course in Wood Turning by Archie S Milton and Otto K. Wohlers
4. How to Make Mission Furniture by H.H. Windsor