Woodworking

Written for beginners and experienced makers alike, this 448-page guide covers the whole craft of woodworking, from arranging a workshop and understanding design principles to choosing and handling tools. More than 1,200 full-color illustrations and clear diagrams accompany the text.

The book explains each stage of a project in order, including selecting lumber, measuring and marking out, cutting, joinery, drilling, shaping, clamping, gluing, fastening, and finishing. Readers can follow the instructions at the bench from the first cut to the final coat.

It also includes 41 complete plans for home furnishings, so readers can put the techniques into practice. The author treats woodworking as an ongoing pursuit, with new skills and projects to explore at every level of experience.