The Woodworker's Manual: A Complete Guide To Working With Wood

From Selecting and Using Tools and Materials to Making Joints and Wood Finishing.

No matter how simple or complex your woodworking goals, the same basic skills are needed: selecting and cutting wood, shaping, assembling and sanding the components, and using the right tools for the job. This book provides a good grounding in each of these areas, showing you how to improve your skills and expertise as you become more experienced.

The book also includes a guide to the main groups of tools needed for woodworking, for example tools for measuring, marking, cutting, shaping and finishing. All the basic cutting and assembling techniques are described and illustrated step-by-step, and there are also advanced techniques for producing decorative work.

Finally, the book shows how to stain, varnish, paint, lacquer, wax and polish wood, ensuring a beautiful finish to your creations. Whether you are an experienced woodworker or a beginner, this manual is a handy reference that you will refer to again and again.