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Power Tool Woodworking For Everyone

rlkeeney

What is the newest printed version of Power Tool Woodworking For Everyone By R. J. DeCristoforo?

JPG

1984

Later 1989 version was based upon that work, but included new material from others.

The recent reprint is the same I believe.

rlkeeney

JPG wrote 1984

Later 1989 version was based upon that work, but included new material from others.

The recent reprint is the same I believe.

Would the 1989 edition have an ISBN number?

JPG

89 = ISBN = 0-936611-OO-6

LIB OF CONGRESS 88-064138

chapmanruss

The 4th edition Copyright 1989 by Shopsmith Inc. is the latest edition. The most recent printing which began in 2019 has the cover shown below with the Mark 7 on the cover. The information contained in the book is the same as the original 4th edition. Only the cover was redesigned.

The original printing of this latest cover version was missing pages 317 to 325 and the printer sent corrected copies to purchasers. I wanted to include this information for anyone purchasing a used copy with the current cover to make sure it is not one missing part of the Glossary and the Index.

The cover of the 1989 printing is shown below.

The ISBN number 0-936611-OO-6 and Library of Congress number 88-064138 JPG gave is the same for the 1989 and the new 2019 printings.

You can find the online version of Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone here on the Shopsmith website at the link below.

EDIT: The new link is below. Previous link was no longer valid after the new website was introduced. The link in the following post quoting me is the old unusable link.

https://shopsmith.com/power-tool-woodworking/

2019 revised r.jpg

1989 Edition.jpg

rlkeeney

chapmanruss wrote The 4th edition Copyright 1989 by Shopsmith Inc. is the latest edition. The most recent printing, which began in 2019 has the cover shown below with the Mark 7 on the cover. The information contained in the book is the same as the original 4th edition. Only the cover was redesigned.

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The original printing of this latest cover version was missing pages 317 to 325 and the printer sent corrected copies to purchasers. I wanted to include this information for anyone purchasing a used copy with the current cover to make sure it is not one missing part of the Glossary and the Index.

The cover of the 1989 printing is shown below.

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1989 Edition.jpg

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The ISBN number 0-936611-OO-6 and Library of Congress number 88-064138 JPG gave is the same for the 1989 and the new 2019 printings.

You can find the online version of Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone here on the Shopsmith website at the link below.

https://www.shopsmith.com/academy/introduction.htm

I found one on eBay. After I changed the ISBN to: 0936611006 Although it doesn't list the number of pages the price is so low I don't know that I care about the missing pages, In any case in the few dealings, I have had with Thriftbooks if there is a problem I think they would take care of it.

There are a lot of used ones on Amazon but I have found that some sellers (or maybe it is Amazon not caring) will list any edition that matches the title. I have purchased a lot of used books and generally have been very happy with them.

JPG

Only the glossary is affected.

rlkeeney

JPG wrote Only the glossary is affected.

I don't think I need the glossary.

chapmanruss

Robert,

I agree with you on thrift books. I have seen many copies of the different editions of Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone for sale by them. Their prices have been extremely reasonable and includes shipping. Some seem to sell for less than the shipping cost. Since the only difference is the cover between the current printing of the fourth edition and earlier fourth editions (all copyright 1989) get whichever is the better price. Hopefully it will be in good or better condition.

There are cases where the edition is mis-labeled by sellers. I bought one labeled as the 1953 first edition only to have the 1955 second edition show up. It was so cheap (IIRC around $5) I didn't contest the sale and included it with the sale of a Greenie I restored. I have seen the author listed incorrectly too.

rlkeeney

I don't know how Thriftbooks makes money on books that I buy. I rarely buy a book that costs more than $5. The last I looked at media mail shipping started at $3.94 at the post office. I'm sure they are not paying that price. I can get it for a bit less than that. I have shipped more than 400 packages and I never pay the post office counter price.

This book sold for $4.78 out the door.

garys

I have two copies of the book. Both are hard cover books. One has a blue cover and a 1953 date. The pictures in it are all of the model 10 Shopsmith.

https://www.amazon.com/Woodworking-Everyone-DeCristoforo-LIBRARY-CONGRESS/dp/B00HL5T1I4

The later one has a tan cover and no date I can find. It has pictures of the model 500.

https://angola.desertcart.com/products/63178894-power-tool-woodworking-for-everyone-revised-edition

JPG

And AIUI it preceeded the 1955 version.

chapmanruss

garys,

The first edition was written using the Model 10ER and was published in 1953. It is the one you have in your first picture. The second edition was rewritten for the Mark 5 and came out in 1955. The edition in your second picture is the 3rd and came out sometime after Shopsmith Inc. formed in 1972 but the date is unknown. It was likely in the early to mid 1970's. That was followed by the revised edition in 1984 and the 4th edition in 1989. The covers for the 4th editions are shown in my earlier post.

The difference between the 2nd and 3rd editions was the deletion of the chapter on Spray Finishing in the 3rd edition. Likely since Shopsmith Inc. didn't continue selling the Magna Sprayer which as a kit came with the air compressor, spray gun, 2 air hoses (5’ & 10’), dusting nozzle, tire inflator and garden hose adapter they didn't include it in the book any longer. The revised edition added additional chapters and the 4th edition included using the Mark V 510.

JPG

In addition there is "Modern Power Tool Woodworking by R J DeChristoforo in 1967(I have the 1974 printing) LOC 66-30741 SBN 668-01701-5 which features the Mark VII.

chapmanruss

Unfortunately, we tend to forget about other Magna/Shopsmith Tools and focus mainly on the Mark 5/V and some on the Model 10E and 10ER. JPG is correct and Modern Power Tool Woodworking would be a great edition to anyone's library who has or is interested in the Mark VII. Also worth mentioning here is the book Fun With A Saw also by R. J. DeCristoforo featuring the Magna SawSmith Radial Arm Saw. Both books are in my collection and someday I hope to have both of these tools in my collection.

rlkeeney

I received the book yesterday. Faster than normal. It usually takes 2-3 weeks.

The cover is beat up a bit but otherwise, it is like new and all the pages are present.

jsburger

Davesdewas wrote I agree with you on thrift books. I have seen many copies of the different editions of Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone for sale by them. Their prices have been extremely reasonable and includes shipping. Some seem to sell for less than the shipping cost. Since the only difference is the cover between the current printing of the fourth edition and earlier fourth editions (all copyright 1989) get whichever is the better price. Hopefully it will be in good or better condition.

Hmmm... This is a word for word copy of a post Russ made in this thread a month ago.

HandymanAJ

Update...location for online version: https://shopsmith.com/power-tool-woodworking/

chapmanruss

HandymanAJ,

Welcome to the Shopsmith Forum. Interesting first post. It appears you have been looking around the site. I hope you have been finding useful information. As you have seen many of the old links referenced no longer work since the new website came online. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

I have updated/edited the link (same as you listed) in my previous post for the online location to PTWFE. It can also be accessed/downloaded at the list of manuals from the following page https://shopsmith.com/manuals-information/ listed as Power Tool Woodworking Reference Guide. The printed book is still available from Shopsmith.