The practical woodworker

Anyone wanting to learn woodworking will find the basics covered here, from selecting the right timber and handling tools to planning a piece and putting it together. Each stage is explained with clear illustrations.

The heart of the book is a set of twenty projects, each broken into steps that lead to a polished result. They include a storage chest, a bookcase, a wine rack, a picture frame and a dining table. Around 1,200 photographs and diagrams guide the reader through every stage of each build.