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Collins Complete Woodworker's Manual (Hardcover)

by Albert Jackson (Author), David Day (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Collins; 3rd Revised edition edition (4 April 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007164424
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007164424
  • Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 22.4 x 4.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,437 in Books (See Bestsellers 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


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A completely revised, redesigned and updated edition of the definitive woodworker's bible. Authoritative, superbly crafted and easy to use, Collins Complete Woodworker's Manual is the one book every woodworker needs. This new revised edition has been extensively rewritten and contains new photographs and illustrations to give the book a contemporary feel, and includes all the new products and techniques developed since the last edition. The reader is guided through every stage in the process of crafting furniture and other decorative pieces. Starting with the basics -- the nature of wood, the tools required, setting up a workshop -- the book then examines in depth the principles of three-dimensional design, from inspiration to methods of construction. These ideas are then put into practice with a comprehensive look at the various skills and techniques a woodworker requires. Step-by-step illustrations demonstrate how to make every type of joint, and all the major crafts are given detailed coverage with the same step-by-step approach: bending wood, veneering and marquetry, woodcarving and finishing. Add to this a chapter on using other materials, such as metal, glass and leather, in combination with wood, plus a chapter on fixings and fittings -- and the book has everything you need to complete the job.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but can be sketchy, 22 Jan 2003
By Jeremy Mcgee (Deepest Gloucestershire, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Collins Complete Woodworker's Manual (Hardcover)
First - this is a really well produced book. It shows what several dozen samples of different wood types look like (both plain and varnished), and goes on to outline the basic construction principles behind chairs, tables, and cupboards. It then covers the use of hand tools and power tools.

But, and it's a big but, this is really only an overview of a vast subject. For example, it covers drafting of a plan in one single page, which really isn't enough if you're planning to build a large piece of furniture.

So while it looks lovely, bear in mind that it's best considered as a roadmap for further study and experimentation.

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Told me everything that I wanted to know, 19 Aug 2003
By S. Sims (Cambridge, UK) - See all my reviews
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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.

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, 18 Nov 2001
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best
If you need to know something about wood - this is the place to look. Possibly the best woodworkers reference book. Highly recommended. Read more
Published 8 days ago by G. Taylor

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok but not brilliant
This book covers mostly different types of joints and although it touches other areas, it is not as comprehensive as I expected.
Published 9 days ago by E. M. Westergaard

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Beginners Guide
This book was purchased for someone who doesn't know a lot about woodworking. He has found it very useful, informative, interesting and inspiring. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. A. C. Crowe

4.0 out of 5 stars Great big woodwork book
What a great book, my woodwork tutor recommended it and she was right, it covers everything I need to know and has great stuff on tools.
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Brenhden T. Seago

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful manual
This is a very good and comprehesive manual. If one need to know anything about wood work this is the the first place to look. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Walter G. Paine

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive
I enjoyed reading this book. It's put together almost like an encyclopedia and would be an excellent resource for the student or novice. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Foxylock

5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets of wood works
What you get in this book not only very nice paper, print, illustrations, very good way of arranging the context with the illustrations, very good arrangement of the chapters, but... Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. Arafa

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great book
I cannot reccomend this book enougth this should join all the other carpentry books your so glad you own, its really comprehensive & it hard-back this is value for money & will be... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. Charles De Greeff

5.0 out of 5 stars All essential woodworking info in one book.
I'm strictly a "hobbyist" woodworker and I ordered this on a whim, having just bought a router in the post xmas sales, hoping to pick up some ideas for projects. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Enormous Sage

4.0 out of 5 stars I found this book to be informative and inspirational
Having recently purchased a new home needing alot of renovation i found this book to be a good start for a novice like myself, in learning about wood and carpentry in general. Read more
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