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by anthonyoconnor 1246 days ago
Paul Sellers has a book about hand tools. I haven't read it personally but I've watched the majority of his youtube videos. He is an excellent teacher and a joy to watch work.

Here is the video of him describing the book. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv4krEZAe7E
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jeppine 1246 days ago
He also has a website that has some good guides on tools and exercises to teach you the basics.

https://commonwoodworking.com/

Lost Art Press also has some good books mainly focusing on hand tools.

https://lostartpress.com/

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JamesSwift 1245 days ago
Came to recommend his online course as well. You aren't going to find a better handtools introduction series IMO. You might be able to piece one together from Chris Schwarz, Sellers, Roy Underhill, and some others. But Common Woodworking is designed and offered specifically for someone like OP to get started IMO.
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baremetal 1245 days ago
Absolutely love Paul Sellers.

Rob Cosman is also excellent.

https://www.youtube.com/@RobCosmanWoodworking

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