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With more than 1,800 drawings, diagrams and photos, this authoritative guide encompasses the whole art and craft of woodworking. Designed to instruct and inspire every woodworker from the beginner to the most exacting expert, it has become a classic. It includes a discussion of all the principal hardwoods and softwoods, how to choose and use hand tools, detailed information on every woodworking technique--jointing, bonding, fastening, laminating, and much more.
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62 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a truly comprehensive guide to how a tree is turned into a beautiful piece of furniture or cabinetry. First, from the basic science of how wood grows, to how it is milled and cut and selected for various uses, the book includes dozens of photos of wood species and discusses their respective qualities. The author next turns to the basics of wood design and construction, with many photos of finished pieces. Following are chapters detailing every conceivable joint, the features of each wood-intended hand and power tool, construction and finishing techniques, etc. etc. If you had to turn an oak tree into a set of museum-quality wood creations, this would be the one book to which to turn. Highly recommended both as a primary read, and as a long-term reference manual.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Zillions of beautiful colour illustrations, perfect colour photography, plus a modern, clear and efficient text and layout approach. Few books are put together this well. I'm treating it as my "little" encyclopedia of woodworking. Fantastic value for money.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Covers it all, from a description of popular wood species, to the art of delicate inlays. While it may not show you how to create your first piece of furniture, it will give guidance on the various steps and problems along the way.
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wood manual
Very comprehensive, goes from different types of wood, to electric and hand tools to all the types of joints. Only drawback for me, it is obviously an american book.
Published 13 months ago by A. R. Brewster
Essential
Absolutely wonderful book in every way. I am pretty much a total novice to woodworking (beyond putting up shelves) but this book has rapidly taught me about countless basic... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. A. Dow
American Version
This is a slightly adapted version of the original Colin's edition intended for sale in the States. Whereas this may be fine for most, there are some differences between the two... Read more
Published 14 months ago by A customer
Useful and Comprehensive
Being a complete beginner, the softback book is comprehensive and easy to follow, with many photos and illustrations covering wood types, hand and power tools, machines and how to... Read more
Published 15 months ago by The Understudy
Does what it says on the cover
This was bought for a teenage boy, just getting interested in woodwork at school. Don't know if he has got round to making any of the projects, but I was impressed with the level... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. V. O. Hanlon
Perfect
Really good book, explains everything from the starter to the advanced level. i liked it.
Published 20 months ago by denizdigernes
kezzer
This book is basic but superb. Perfect introduction to carpentry/woodworking for any wood-be carpenter(yes, the pun is deliberate).
Published on 14 May 2010 by K. Hughes
Excellent!!!!
I am a design and teachnology teacher and wanted a resource to encourage my pupils to carry out research. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2007 by CARI JONES
This book has it all
This is a thorough introduction to woodworking, and a truly useful and very attractive book. It covers wood selection, woodworking techniques and setting up a home workshop, and... Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2007 by John Hayes
"Bend me, shape me, anyway you want me."
This book is more than just veneer. It has the look and feel of a coffee table book. There are glossy pictures and plenty of diagrams. Read more
Published on 4 July 2005 by bernie
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