Woodworking Simplified: Foolproof Carpentry Projects for Beginners (The Weekend Project Book Series) - Softcover

Stiles, David R.; Stiles, Jeanie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1881527980 ISBN 13: 9781881527985

Publisher: Chapters Pub Ltd, 1996

Synopsis

An easy-to-use introduction to techniques and tools, Woodworking Simplified lays the groundwork necessary for anyone to build a simple project from wood - be it birdhouse or a tool chest - and to do it safely, while learning a relaxing and rewarding hobby. The book starts with a section on getting down to basics: design and planning tips, facts to know about wood, and how to pick our best lumber. The second part of the book discusses basic tools and the proper way to use them. The last section includes plans for 19 simple yet practical projects.

About this title

About the Author:

David Stiles, a recipient of the ALA's Notable Children's Book Award, is a designer/ builder and illustrator who has written ten books. His playground designs have won two awards from the New York City Planning Commission.

From Library Journal:

The authors (Kid's Furniture You Can Build, LJ 10/1/94) have created another excellent book that reveals the nuts and bolts of woodworking. Beginners will be well served by the unusually good step-by-step instructions in the first section, which covers tools and their use, and veteran woodworkers will undoubtedly learn something too. The latter section covers a variety of projects ranging in complexity from a birdhouse to several different types of beds. Other projects include workshop furniture, a toy chest, a planter, and an herb rack. The illustrations and instructions are clear and helpful. This book lives up to its title; even folks who are all thumbs will learn something. It belongs in every public library.
Jonathan N. Hershey, Akron-Summit Cty. P.L., Ohio
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chapters Pub Ltd
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1881527980
• ISBN 13: 9781881527985
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 151