Publisher Description

Get the expert guidance you need to become a master woodworker! With 448 pages, more than 1,000 lavish full-color illustrations, easy-to-follow diagrams, and step-by-step instructions to walk you through each and every phase of the process, Woodworking outstrips all competitors in affordability, accessibility, and comprehensiveness. From setting up a workshop to the principles of good design, how to use tools and essential techniques, it's the only reference that aspiring craftsmen need to start creating fantastic woodworking projects right away. This big book covers choosing wood, measuring, marking and layout, cutting, joinery, drilling, shaping, clamping, gluing, fastening, finishing and more. But where a lot of woodworking books only show you some skills, this giant woodworking compendium goes on to give you 41 complete home furnishing project plans so you can put your skills to use.

Author Biography

Tom Carpenter is the bestselling author of The Complete Book of Woodworking. He lives in Minnetonka, MN.

Review

A wealth of knowledge at your fingertips. Detailed and easy to follow. Perfect for the beginner or anyone wanting to step up their craftsmanship.-- "Ron Goldman, editor, Woodworker West Magazine"
Aspiring DIY woodworking enthusiasts will find all the information and project plans that a beginning woodworker needs to develop a hobby that will last a lifetime. -- "Midwest Book Review"
This seminal woodworking book covers all the fundamentals, making it a useful tool for serious amateurs and professionals alike.-- "Bill Esler, Woodworking Network"

Review Quote

This seminal woodworking book covers all the fundamentals, making it a useful tool for serious amateurs and professionals alike.

Promotional "Headline"

This big book provides the expert guidance you need to become a master woodworker, with step-by-step instructions on tools and techniques, 41 complete home furnishing project plans, easy-to-follow diagrams and more than 1,000 lavish full-color illustrations.

Description for Sales People

* Two books in one--both a skills-building book and a woodworking project book. * All of the information and project plans that aspiring craftsmen need to develop a hobby that will last a lifetime. * Covers choosing wood, measuring, marking and layout, cutting, joinery, drilling, shaping, clamping, gluing, fastening, finishing and more. * 41 complete projects for building home furnishings. * More than 1000 photos, illustrations and diagrams.

Description for Bookstore

* Two books in one--both a skills-building book and a woodworking project book. * All of the information and project plans that aspiring craftsmen need to develop a hobby that will last a lifetime. * Covers choosing wood, measuring, marking and layout, cutting, joinery, drilling, shaping, clamping, gluing, fastening, finishing and more. * 41 complete projects for building home furnishings. * More than 1000 photos, illustrations and diagrams.

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