THE WORKSHOP LIBRARY

More Than Books. A Complete Learning Experience.

Built from more than three decades of hands-on experience in wood touch-up, repair, finishing and restoration, The Workshop Library turns real-world knowledge into practical learning you can understand, apply and build on.

From books and e-learning courses to QR-linked instructional videos and practical demonstrations, each new volume expands the learning experience.

Created for DIY enthusiasts, tradespeople, technicians, finishers and businesses looking to strengthen the knowledge, judgement and confidence behind better work.

Experience, Explained.

“One Library. Multiple Ways to Learn.”

The Books — Build knowledge volume by volume through The Workshop Library.
E-Learning Courses — Beginning with Volume Two, supporting online courses will expand on each book.
QR Video Learning — Selected volumes will connect readers to instructional videos and demonstrations.
Ask Dave — Bring real wood touch-up, repair and finishing questions Across the Workbench.

“Volume One of The Workshop Library”

Thinking Like a Professional

The first volume in The Workshop Library explores the judgement, preparation, awareness, protection and decision-making that come before the repair itself.

It is designed to help readers understand how professionals approach a job before picking up a tool — and why better decisions lead to better results.

Volume One of The Workshop Library

Releasing November 1, 2026
Available through Amazon and IngramSpark distribution.

Built from More Than 30 Years of Real-World Experience

Hands-On Experience
Decades of professional work in wood touch-up, repair, finishing and restoration.
Practical Knowledge
Lessons shaped by real jobs, real problems and real-world decision-making.
Designed to Teach
Books, videos and e-learning created to help readers understand not just what to do, but why.

THREE WAYS TO BEGIN

Start with what you need.

— ASK

— EXPLORE

— LEARN

Across the Workbench