Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After Collecting 500 Woodworking Books, Here's What I've Learned. For 10% off your first purchase, go to: squarespace.com/makesomething
In this video, I take you inside my ever-growing collection of over 500 books—mostly woodworking, design, and craft-related—and share how they’ve shaped who I am as a maker and artist. I talk about the joy of hunting for used books at thrift stores, antique malls, and libraries, and how each book holds a story beyond its pages. From my favorite 1970s project books to rare art collections, I explore how physical books offer inspiration that the internet simply can’t match. I also share a bit about how I organize my collection, reflect on the books that changed my creative direction, and offer a peek at the process and philosophy behind collecting with intention.
Patreon members get Fusion 360 files, early and ad-free videos, behind the scenes videos, as well as access to our private Discord: patreon.com/picciuto
BOOKS I'VE WRITTEN
The New Bandsaw Box Book: makesomething.com/product/p/the-new-bandsaw-box-book-signed
Make Your Own Cutting Boards: makesomething.com/product/p/make-your-own-cutting-boards-signed
Make Your Own Kitchen Tools: makesomething.com/product/p/kitchen-tools
BOOKS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE (Affiliate Links)
The Creative Act: amzn.to/3RrrWNj
Catching The Big Fish: amzn.to/3DOop8S
The Practice: amzn.to/3EaTPpT
★ VIDEOS MENTIONED ★
Wiener Dog Tie Rack: youtube.com/watch?v=XtJ8yhh88mA
Making a Chair Without Tools: youtu.be/jOpB3-zJiBw
10 Creative Hacks: youtu.be/_l-d-eFF3nQ
★ ALL THE LINKS ★
Books, Plans & Merch: makesomething.com
Making It Podcast: makingitpodcast.com
My Music: bit.ly/4i4J6wB
My Reverb Store: reverb.com/shop/picciuto
After Collecting 500 Woodworking Books, Here's What I've Learned. For 10% off your first purchase, go to: squarespace.com/makesomething
In this video, I take you inside my ever-growing collection of over 500 books—mostly woodworking, design, and craft-related—and share how they’ve shaped who I am as a maker and artist. I talk about the joy of hunting for used books at thrift stores, antique malls, and libraries, and how each book holds a story beyond its pages. From my favorite 1970s project books to rare art collections, I explore how physical books offer inspiration that the internet simply can’t match. I also share a bit about how I organize my collection, reflect on the books that changed my creative direction, and offer a peek at the process and philosophy behind collecting with intention.
Patreon members get Fusion 360 files, early and ad-free videos, behind the scenes videos, as well as access to our private Discord: patreon.com/picciuto
BOOKS I'VE WRITTEN
The New Bandsaw Box Book: makesomething.com/product/p/the-new-bandsaw-box-book-signed
Make Your Own Cutting Boards: makesomething.com/product/p/make-your-own-cutting-boards-signed
Make Your Own Kitchen Tools: makesomething.com/product/p/kitchen-tools
BOOKS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE (Affiliate Links)
The Creative Act: amzn.to/3RrrWNj
Catching The Big Fish: amzn.to/3DOop8S
The Practice: amzn.to/3EaTPpT
★ VIDEOS MENTIONED ★
Wiener Dog Tie Rack: youtube.com/watch?v=XtJ8yhh88mA
Making a Chair Without Tools: youtu.be/jOpB3-zJiBw
10 Creative Hacks: youtu.be/_l-d-eFF3nQ
★ ALL THE LINKS ★
Books, Plans & Merch: makesomething.com
Making It Podcast: makingitpodcast.com
My Music: bit.ly/4i4J6wB
My Reverb Store: reverb.com/shop/picciuto
