Comprehensive Woodworking Course

Like-new hardback book with glossy dust jacket.  Published in 2002 by Hermes House in New York.  7" x 9".  264 pages.  Step by step instructions with many color photographs, illustrations and diagrams.  

Wood is one of the oldest known natural resources and its universal appeal remains timeless. As every woodworker will testify, to work with this material is to understand its subtlety and to appreciate its amazing versatility. This comprehensive practical book demonstrates the basic techniques of woodworking, providing the foundation on which to build your skills and knowledge. It begins with an introduction to timber and a guide to tools. Essential advice on getting started is given, as well as in-depth guides to fixings and fastening, joints, and advanced woodworking techniques. There are also 20 step-by-step projects from basic tasks, such as a wine rack, picture frame or bookshelf, to complex ventures for experts, such as a bedside cabinet, butcher's block or dining table.

  • How to work with different types of wood, both softwoods and hardwoods
  • Essential advice on setting up your workshop
  • A guide to hand tools and power tools and how to use them safely
  • Learn the principles of ergonomics, planning and design, and basic construction techniques
  • Step-by-step instructions on woodworking skills, including joint making, carving and fine wood finishing
  • Over 20 beautiful and useful projects to practise and develop your skills