"A comprehensive course an all aspects of woodworking, for both the novice and the accomplished woodworking enthusiast. The book features extensive sections on hand and power tools and how to use them, making simple and advanced joints, carving and woodturning techniques, and how to finish your work for a professional appearance."--Back cover.

The book offers a visual step-by-step guide to working with wood, with accessible detailed instruction for more than 60 techniques. It covers everything from selecting and using the best tools for each job, and choosing appropriate materials to making perfect joints. All the basic cutting and assembling techniques are described and illustrated step by step, including a guide to making a range of simple and complex joints. More than 650 pictures show beginners and advanced woodworkers alike how to improve skills, develop expertise, and learn from experience. Whatever your level of knowledge, this is a handy reference that you will refer to again and again.

The sixth in a series of essential resources for today's woodcrafters, this latest volume includes over 20 chapters covering every aspect of furniture making, from designing new projects to building each piece to last more than a lifetime, along with specific options for tables, cabinets, and chairs.

Describes the tools and procedures used in turning bowls, furniture legs, candlesticks and other useful items

• Practical project book for woodworkers with limited time. • 35 projects that can be made in just one weekend. • Includes plans for a computer workstation, shelving, a bed, a coffee table, a gothic-style bathroom cabinet, and a Shaker-style kitchen cabinet. • Projects use soft and hardwoods as well as manmade boards, and can be made using either hand or power tools. • Clear and easy step-by-step instructions, photographs, and exploded diagrams. • Practical, illustrated reference section on tools, techniques, and wood choices.

A guide to materials, tools and techniques with 20 beautiful projects from frames to furniture.

Presents designs to build coffee tables, nightstands, dining tables, computer tables, and workbenches. Includes safety tips and finishing techniques.

Everything in its place.... Whether woodworking is your hobby or your profession, you'll get more enjoyment and satisfaction from the craft when you have a practical and functional workspace. The Practical Workshop is your guide to setting up a sensible shop with an efficient workflow and everything you need to make the best use of your time. From workbenches to shop furniture to storage solutions, this book covers the essentials. You'll learn strategies for machine and fixture placement. You'll discover ways to streamline your operations and get plans for all the shop furniture you need to outfit your space. • Get started with guidelines for putting together a basic toolkit and some quick sawhorses. • Focus your shop around a central workbench--you'll find complete plans for two benches, a gallery of bench designs and ideas for personalizing your workbench for your specific needs. • Get helpful advice for placing machinery and instructions for building shop furniture and fixtures. Woodworking can be a respite from the bustle of daily life, especially if your shop is well-organized and your tools are where they're supposed to be. This book can help you set up a great workspace, avoid clutter and get the most out of your woodworking.

A fabulous introduction for the amateur carpenter to the world of woodworking, including chapters on, types of timber, arranging a workshop and tools and how to use them. Including an introductory essay on woodwork.