Evenfall Woodworks

Or, see the index below to click directly into specific sections of the library.

~ About the Library ~

It was the culture of the industrial age to eschew older methods of work in favor of newer, seemingly more productive ones. Years later, another generation of hobbiests had an “aha” moment when they revisited many old cast-away methods and learned that the old ways could still bring a lot more to the table than was commonly believed. This was particularly true of woodworkers doing one at a time works in small shops. Sadly, a lot of the people who had originally possessed this knowledge have since passed on, taking much of what they had known with them. It was believed in their time that a lot of the tools and techniques they had commonly used, were no longer considered valuable.

Interestingly enough, a lot of what is known and practiced in modern day woodworking, is something which was known and practiced in our grandparent’s time. It encompasses what was once known in a somewhat forgotten way, along with what is known.

They left behind a great deal of writings, which when closely examined reveal that much of what is known about woodworking, is what our grandparents, and great grandparents knew about woodworking. Their writings are just as concise, and valid today. The “Woodworks Library” is collection of some of that work. Enjoy it, it’s free.

Please use the following links to quickly navigate to subjects within the “Woodworks Library”

~  Understanding Wood  ~

~  Furniture and Design  ~

~  Woodworking  ~

~  Carpentry  ~

~  Turning  ~

~  Carving  ~

~  Finishing  ~

~  Upholstery and Leather Work  ~

~  Pattern Making  ~

~  Shop Mathematics and Calculation  ~

~  Blueprint Reading  ~

~  Hand Tools  ~

~  Machine Tools  ~

~  Shop Machinery  ~

~  Blacksmithing, Welding and Metalwork  ~

Please click the link below to go to the Woodworks Library.

The Woodworks Library