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UPDATE: Book Giveaway: 4 "issues" of The Missing Shop Manual series

comments (81) August 16th, 2011 in blogs

BetsyE Betsy Engel, contributor
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The Missing Shop Manual:
Router
Shaper
Jointer
Bench Planes

Fox Chapel Publishing, 2010, 2011.
$9.95, $12.95, or $19.95 each; between 47-205 pgs each

Each book in The Missing Shop Manual series provides information so you can get the most out of the specific machines/tools covered. The “manuals” include set-up and safety advice and also include tips and techniques so you can maximize your machines’ performance. For example, the Router manual includes chapters on edge forming, grooving, joinery, and freehand routing. The books are filled with drawings and photos and come bound with durable covers so they can be used often in the shop. The Bench Planes manual even includes a 55-minute DVD featuring author Ernie Conover.

Lucky Ed2878 is the winner. His comment was chosen at random.

Check back often for more giveaways and your chance to win.


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Comments (81)

agenttwitch agenttwitch writes: Holding my breath!
Posted: 6:16 am on August 17th

trevtremaine trevtremaine writes: Sign me up, please! Any book that helps me with approaches to projects, methodology or hints is always welcome.
Posted: 10:04 pm on August 14th

Jet757Mech Jet757Mech writes: Gentlemen:

I’m not the sharpest stick in the pile. But! The more information I can glean the sharper my stick becomes.

Thanks,
Don
Posted: 6:18 pm on August 14th

Paldesy11 Paldesy11 writes: Books look great! I am just starting out so I am currently soaking up as much info as I can. In fact in about a week I am buying a couple of new tools(bench plane, router and drill) as at the moment I really only have a saw and a mortise chisel. So any books on using these tools would be great.
Posted: 4:15 pm on August 14th

ka7kuz ka7kuz writes: Yeah, count me in as well
Posted: 4:07 pm on August 14th

aldaron22 aldaron22 writes: I am in recovery mode from Knee replacement surgery and using this down time to read up on wood working articles. I have always been involved building wood furniture and products from my own design, with many ideas are inspired from articles and plans from your magazine and books.
This would be an oportune time to read and improve my skills through your missing book series. I have a large collection of books and I would love to add this set to my collection
... Mark
Posted: 1:50 pm on August 14th

mschror mschror writes: I would love to read them to see how many new things I can learn. Sign me up.
Posted: 1:40 pm on August 14th

Oldtyme Oldtyme writes: Sign me up, please
Posted: 10:54 am on August 14th

aussiepaul aussiepaul writes: To get the "inside story" on your toys is a MUST for any number of reasons.
Posted: 2:55 am on August 14th

KenHANGITALL KenHANGITALL writes: Great books to have I just added a shaper to my shop and could use more info.
Posted: 1:22 pm on August 13th

1955bigj 1955bigj writes: Free is good -
Posted: 8:26 am on August 13th

rennX rennX writes: I'd be happy with any of these books
Posted: 9:41 pm on August 12th

Smitty15 Smitty15 writes: I'm a beginner woodworker and have cherished every piece of literature I can get my hands on. I have 3 kids under 3 years old...and the time to spend in the shop can be tough to find...so having reading material close at hand has been the best thing to keep my eneregy and inspiration alive. It's also created a HUGE wishlist of pieces I look forward to building in the future.

I hope I win!

Best regards,
Jake
Posted: 3:02 pm on August 12th

nallelccm nallelccm writes: Always interested in learning new techniques or relearning old tried/true methods. Winning would be icing on the cake!
Posted: 10:34 am on August 12th

cahudson42 cahudson42 writes: Look interesting.. Put my name in the hat..:>)
Posted: 7:08 am on August 12th

Voltar2011 Voltar2011 writes: Always been curious to read one of these Shop Manual books. Be glad to review them if I win.
Posted: 1:44 am on August 12th

Mikecorwin Mikecorwin writes: I'm due to win something!

Posted: 12:37 am on August 12th

routerrat routerrat writes: Put me in coach. I don't smoke...
Posted: 3:46 pm on August 11th

mscolvin mscolvin writes: These appear to be very valuable for a novice like me.
Posted: 2:52 pm on August 11th

NoMoMoJo NoMoMoJo writes: Looks like a lot of information that would be good to have. Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted: 10:50 am on August 11th

wmalcolmg wmalcolmg writes: I never win anything, but I keep trying. Malcolm G
Posted: 9:02 am on August 11th

wmalcolmg wmalcolmg writes:
Posted: 9:01 am on August 11th

Dan01 Dan01 writes: Would love to have these books. There is always something to learn.
Posted: 7:28 am on August 11th

PRBrown PRBrown writes: Three cheers for continuing education!
Posted: 1:45 am on August 11th

Spilperson Spilperson writes: I have been looking at some of these books, they look pretty good!
Posted: 9:59 pm on August 10th

RalphBarker RalphBarker writes: Raises hand for free book. ;-)

Posted: 5:38 pm on August 10th

tjocpa tjocpa writes: These "Missing Manuals" are reminicent of the Charles Hayward books of a generation or so ago. They look like they would be very useful to have.
Posted: 11:57 am on August 10th

Holtdoa Holtdoa writes: I have heard about these, would love to win these volumes!
Posted: 11:54 am on August 10th

MichaeleensDa MichaeleensDa writes: By the way, I can highly recommend the magazine Tune Up Your Tools. I think I might be able to save an old router with information I learned in that magazine.
Posted: 10:12 am on August 10th

MichaeleensDa MichaeleensDa writes: I have the Missing Manual for Tablesaws and the book for bandsaws. They are a great introduction for someone like me with hand me down tools.
Posted: 10:06 am on August 10th

nugrowth nugrowth writes: routers and information what a powerfull combination! small, large,tabled, freehand, or jig work, what a blast but always better with Knowledge! I hope whoever wins would be willing to share the experance with someone.
Posted: 3:04 am on August 10th

marshville01 marshville01 writes: Retired and starting to learn more about woodworking.
A never ending but enjoyable experience.
Posted: 2:45 am on August 10th

marshville01 marshville01 writes: Retired and starting to learn more about woodworking.
A never ending but enjoyable experience.
Posted: 2:45 am on August 10th

rodk1 rodk1 writes: Sign me up. I'd love to read them.
Posted: 12:02 am on August 10th

mrfixitnow mrfixitnow writes: Sounds great!!!

Posted: 10:27 pm on August 9th

galen_stilwell galen_stilwell writes: I am a beginner and would love to have these books. I finally have a place to start working with wood and these would a great asset.
Posted: 10:10 pm on August 9th

Marlon86 Marlon86 writes: These books are a must read for beginner woodworkers and a nice refresher for the experienced ones as well. I just plain want them myself. Not greedy or nothing...well, yes i want them. :)

Posted: 9:07 pm on August 9th

rans0med rans0med writes: Just remodeled my basement to include a workshop and can't wait to fill it with some tools! The only thing better than collecting tools is collecting books about how to use them!
Posted: 8:19 pm on August 9th

Fred3904 Fred3904 writes: I have been receiving woodworking magazines for many years. Since receiving Fine Woodworking my skill level has improved to the point that I am slowly seeking out a transition from my home repair business to a dedicated business in building fine furniture. I feel that this will be a great future for me to fully enjoy. These books would help me on by quest for special knowledge and skills towards this dream.
Posted: 7:29 pm on August 9th

Grabel Grabel writes: I need these books like you wouldnt believe.
Posted: 6:37 pm on August 9th

JimmyD. JimmyD. writes: This should cover all those tools we buy at Garage sales and such!
Posted: 4:15 pm on August 9th

planehappy planehappy writes: I hope to win. I always can use the help to improve my woodworking.
Posted: 4:13 pm on August 9th

tbrown178 tbrown178 writes: Sign me up!
Posted: 4:04 pm on August 9th

JLockard JLockard writes: Please help me to be the kind of person my dog thinks I am.

Posted: 3:41 pm on August 9th

dazjackson dazjackson writes: I,m in as well guys
Posted: 1:55 pm on August 9th

TopspinD TopspinD writes: Looks like a great addition to the woodworking library. Would love to own these. :D
Posted: 1:07 pm on August 9th

Ed2878 Ed2878 writes: These sound great
Posted: 12:35 pm on August 9th

Larrythewoodguy Larrythewoodguy writes: Please let it be me .
Posted: 10:43 am on August 9th

JimLankford JimLankford writes: Thanks for the books! lol
Posted: 10:15 am on August 9th

JoeMin JoeMin writes: I'm in as well.
Posted: 8:33 am on August 9th

highpro highpro writes: I'm in!
Posted: 7:49 am on August 9th

PhilSCH PhilSCH writes: Thanks for the chance to learn more about Woodworking
Posted: 7:57 pm on August 8th

pjs100 pjs100 writes: Count me in
Posted: 6:58 pm on August 8th

HayesFurnitureDesign HayesFurnitureDesign writes: sure, why not

Posted: 6:16 pm on August 8th

glock1985 glock1985 writes: These books would be very helpful.
Posted: 4:39 pm on August 8th

HopelesslyLost HopelesslyLost writes: Sweet, I have the Lathe shop manual. I'd love these, else I'll have to justify the expense. :-)
Posted: 3:08 pm on August 8th

BA3 BA3 writes: These would be a very much appreciated addition to my library.
Posted: 12:48 pm on August 8th

acornbob acornbob writes: sign me up!
Posted: 10:07 am on August 8th

brrbtr brrbtr writes: I'd love to have these! I KNOW I'd learn a lot.
Posted: 9:46 am on August 8th

tonywood tonywood writes: great offer.
Posted: 9:15 am on August 8th

tlpmap tlpmap writes: A great addition to my library.
Posted: 8:06 am on August 8th

LBF LBF writes: Please randomly pick me.
Posted: 7:43 am on August 8th

Joe1 Joe1 writes: These books would be a great addition to my library.

Thanks!

Joe
Posted: 7:02 am on August 8th

jverreault jverreault writes: These would a a great addition to my collection! I have a few of the others in the series but not one of those up for grabs. What can I say but "Pick me!".
Posted: 1:11 am on August 8th

Dean7 Dean7 writes: I would greatly appreciate winning these books.
Posted: 12:24 am on August 8th

Morongo Morongo writes: Never have too many shop books, I'm in.
Posted: 11:40 pm on August 7th

Bruhah Bruhah writes: What a contest asking me to think of something intelligent to say just so i can win some books...well I can't think of anything intelligent, so...
Posted: 9:28 pm on August 7th

br1896 br1896 writes: Hope I win!
Posted: 8:57 pm on August 7th

br1896 br1896 writes: Hope I win!
Posted: 8:57 pm on August 7th

JeffB JeffB writes: I could especially use the bench planes book.
Posted: 8:49 pm on August 7th

lyons88 lyons88 writes: I never win anything! maybe this is my chance!
Posted: 6:45 pm on August 7th

rhenton rhenton writes: I clearly need some power tool books to go with my hand tool books.
Posted: 6:42 pm on August 7th

MKWerman MKWerman writes: I would love to win these!
Posted: 4:50 pm on August 7th

nablaine nablaine writes: I wood love to win
Posted: 4:45 pm on August 7th

Hulmey Hulmey writes: Have a small shed (as we call it in the UK), cleaned and sharpened some inherited hand tools and bought small bandsaw, planer/thickneser and couple routers. Looking for that kick up the proverbial to spend the time learning how they should be used and what they can do before senses fail....
Posted: 3:50 pm on August 7th

Jollyroger Jollyroger writes: These would make it plane easy to see what kinda shape the router was in at my joint. (ouch)
Posted: 3:21 pm on August 7th

granny_lou granny_lou writes: Groovy, makes me want to get Hammered.....
Posted: 2:04 pm on August 7th

Red_F Red_F writes: Comment
Posted: 1:01 pm on August 7th

Circuit Rider Circuit Rider writes: That wood be great!
Posted: 12:47 pm on August 7th

manu31 manu31 writes: a book, a skill, a work, a joy
(four times)
Posted: 12:39 pm on August 7th

Paul_C Paul_C writes: Sounds like very useful additions to anyone's toolbox, that should be library, lol.
Posted: 12:11 pm on August 7th

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