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This guide covers topics such as: woodworking tools; raw materials; techniques and constructions; veneering and marquetry; and use of glass, metal and leather with wood.

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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 (REAL NAME)

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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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 (REAL NAME)

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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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 1 day 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 2 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 9 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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