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Woodworker's Handbook

The Beginner's Reference to Tools, Materials, and Skills, Plus Essential Projects to Make

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The complete reference handbook for DIY home woodworking, this is an absolute must-have guide for beginners and even experienced craftsmen. Every tool you'll need is laid out with guidance on safety measures, care instructions, and how and when to use it, from gauges and shaping tools to clamps, drills, and more. Every technique you'll use is described and detailed, from constructing to finishing. You'll know what type of woods to use for certain projects, how they cut, and their durability. After learning the crucial fundamentals of woodworking, you'll complete 5 step-by-step projects that are beautiful and useful items for everyday use, ranging from a dining room table to a bedside cabinet. Concise and practical, and useful even for experienced woodworkers, Woodworker's Handbook will help you practice and improve your skills—and learn new ones!

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· A complete reference handbook for DIY woodworking

· Great for beginners to learn the basics, tools, and techniques of the craft

· Includes 5 step-by-step projects to put your skills to the test

· Provides useful information on different types of wood, how they cut, their durability, and which woods are best for certain projects

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    • Publisher's Weekly

      October 7, 2019
      In this easy-to-follow guide, the late Horwood (Step-by-Step Wooden Toys), who was a long-time woodworker, offers projects for readers both expert and novice. After a full-color guide to woods, from Oregon pine to Vietnamese rosewood, focused on the types of projects for which each wood is suited, Horwood undertakes an equally comprehensive guide to any conceivable tool a woodworker might choose, including bench vises, mortise gauges, dovetail saws, and spokeshaves. Not sure of the best way to saw? The author has it covered. Want to fix a wobbly joint? Horwood is on it. More advanced woodworkers will delight in the projects he outlines, which include a turned tripod table, a dining table, a bedside cabinet, and a dining chair. When it comes to finishing the wood, Horwood is a purist—“in the writer’s opinion, the application of paint to wood should be discouraged as this totally conceals the natural beauty of the timber”—but nevertheless gamely explains how to paint one’s masterpiece, as well as apply wood stains, polyurethane, and surface sealers. This slim yet comprehensive guide is a must-have for any woodworker, regardless of skill level.

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