--- product_id: 8581558 title: "Make Your Own Handcrafted Doors & Windows Paperback – Illustrated, July 25, 2014" brand: "john birchard" price: "S$74" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/8581558-make-your-own-handcrafted-doors-and-windows-paperback-illustrated-july store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # Make Your Own Handcrafted Doors & Windows Paperback – Illustrated, July 25, 2014 **Brand:** john birchard **Price:** S$74 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Make Your Own Handcrafted Doors & Windows Paperback – Illustrated, July 25, 2014 by john birchard - **How much does it cost?** S$74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/8581558-make-your-own-handcrafted-doors-and-windows-paperback-illustrated-july) ## Best For - john birchard enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted john birchard brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Make Your Own Handcrafted Doors & Windows Paperback – Illustrated, July 25, 2014 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8173O6E4zRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Make Your Own Doors and Windows *by W***K on April 19, 2011* Although expensive, the book is worth every nickel. The author covers everything from the basics to the finer aspects of door and window making. If you are a novice, your eyes will be opened to basic hand and power tools as well as the skills required to fabricate your own doors. For the advanced woodworker, it will tweek your skills and perhaps motivate you to test your skills as opposed to ordering the next door from a local lumberyard. A must read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Make Your Own Windows and Doors *by S***W on January 31, 2010* Great book. I highly recommend this book for anyone attemping to build their own windows or doors. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Old information, new cover. *by L***N on January 24, 2015* Make no mistake- there is nothing from the year 2014 about this book except for the cover.This is definitely just a reprint of the 1988 edition by the same author.If you know the basics of building frame and panel interior and exterior doors, you will likely not learn anything from this book.If you are looking for tips and tricks of the trade from guys who build doors for a living, you will likely be disappointed.One of the biggest downfalls of this book for someone wanting to learn new skills is the absence of any of the tooling innovations that have occurred since 1988! He writes often of "HSS shaper cutters." Who honestly uses those any longer?! They are not in common production for a reason!If you've never built a door, this will be a great resource and shop guide. If you are trying to match something that was built years ago, this will be a great guide. If you are looking for new ways to tighten efficiency in your shop and compete in today's market, I'm sorry, but you will be sorely disappointed. All of the pictures and drawings in the book are grainy black and white, nothing clear. He shows a photo on one page of a lower exterior door rail supposedly faded and checked by the sun, but you can't even tell from the poor photo!I figure that if I spend $20-30 on a book, all I need to do is pick up one good tip that will make a difference in my shop for it to be worth my time and money. I did not find that in this book. I will be returning it for my $30.I'm giving 3 stars for the accuracy of the information contained in the book. There is nothing incorrect about it, it is just 26 years outdated. ## Frequently Bought Together - Make Your Own Handcrafted Doors & Windows - Doormaking: Materials, Techniques, and Projects for Building Your First Door - Building Doors & Gates: Instructions, Techniques and Over 100 Designs --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/8581558-make-your-own-handcrafted-doors-and-windows-paperback-illustrated-july](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/8581558-make-your-own-handcrafted-doors-and-windows-paperback-illustrated-july) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-10-07*