- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Collins; 1989 rep edition (4 Sep 1989)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0004115651
- ISBN-13: 978-0004115658
- Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 22.4 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 289,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“An absolute must for the book shelf” – Which Tool
“Thoroughly authoritative, well-illustrated and well-produced” – Home and Garden
“A friend to lean on” – Woodworking International
“A fine book” – Traditional Woodworking
“Well thought out and well designed” – Woodworker
“Bursting with ideas” – Practical Householder
--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.Product Description
A comprehensive and illustrated book on woodowrking.
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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Wanting to get into woodworking for pleasure (and ultimately furnishing my house) but having very little prior knowledge about the subject, I wanted a book that I could use as a reference whenever it was needed. This book fulfills the role very nicely and gives excellent guidance on the purchase of tools as well as techniques. Having read through the relevant sections, I was able to go out the next day and purchase everything I needed.
Often the most difficult thing about starting out in a new hobby is finding somebody with experience to guide you. Whilst this is usually the best way, in my case it wasn't possible and this title was about as worthy a substitute as a reference book can be.
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Excellent book. I am studying Antique Furniture Restoration at college and find that this book covers all the woodworking basics that I need to know, learn and excel at. It is well laid out, easy to follow and has step by step guides for different types of joints, timbers, tools and wood finishing. It is my bible.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Teaching English at a technical college in Germany I always kept looking for a book that explains it all. I finally found it: whatever you need to know about woodworking, all the tools, the properties of wood, designing furniture, dovetails, what have you... It's all in this one book. It's well-written, easy to read, beuatifully illustrated (cudos to Simon Jennings). If you want to go into woodworking seriously, this is the book you want to get.
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Nice
Well laid out and clear instructions. I cant wait to try out some of the examples. I'm very pleased with this purchase
Published 8 days ago by A. Torrens
Richie Rich
This is an excellent publication for those starting out in woodwork or those who have some basic woodworking skills. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Richie Rich
great book
ordered on behalf of my brother who needed it for a course at college. arrived in excellent condition and in great time just as needed. a great sale thaankyou
Published 4 months ago by El Munro-smith
Good, but not outstanding
The book provides basic knowledge of woodworking tools, material and techniques. The chapter on different tools is very extensive and pretty much up-to-date reflecting the status... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Wiklund Peter
Nice, but a reference and not a manual
Firstly a manual tells how to do things with objects, as opposed to a reference which tells you what the objects are. Read more
Published 9 months ago by D.Hatcher
Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual
The book title describes it rather well. That is what I was searching for and this is what I now have as my woodworking bible. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. Michael Green
Back to Basics
I learnt basic woodworking on a 12 months nightschool class and sadly these courses are no longer available in my area. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Old Chip
The wife loves it
No quibbles with this purchase, which was made based on previous reviews. My wife is a budding carpenter and this book was a Christmas gift for her. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dwrbach
Collins Complete Woodworker's Manual
Thanks you for a fast and reliable purchase, my husband was delighted with the book, would recommend seller.
Published 21 months ago by jemi2
Great manual and reference
This is a great manual of reference regarding woodtypes, tools, different types of joining wood, and creating a workshop. Read more
Published on 19 May 2010 by Kristian Rasmussen
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