Woodworker's Handbook: The Beginner's Reference to Tools, Materials, and Skills, Plus Essential Projects to Make (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner-Friendly DIY Guide with 5 Step-by-Step Projects - Softcover

Roger Horwood

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1497100658 ISBN 13: 9781497100657

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2019

Synopsis

The complete reference handbook for DIY home woodworking!

• Must-have guide for beginners and experienced craftsmen looking to brush up on their skills
• 5 step-by-step projects to put your skills to the test
• Learn the basics, tools, and techniques of the craft
• Essential information on different types of wood, how they cut, their durability, and which woods are best for certain projects

A complete reference manual for woodworking DIYers, Woodworker's Handbook is an absolute must-have guide for beginners and even experienced craftsmen.

Every tool you'll need to have is laid out along with guidance on safety measures, care instructions, and how and when to use them, from gauges and shaping tools to clamps, drills, and more.

Every technique you'll need to use is described and detailed, from constructing to finishing. You'll learn what type of woods to use for certain projects, how they cut, and their durability. You'll even learn proven methods to repair and restore wooden objects!

After mastering the crucial fundamentals of woodworking, you'll easily 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!

About this title

About the Author

Roger Horwood started woodworking at school in High Wycombe, England (the center of the British chair-making industry). In 1969 he moved to South Africa, where he has continued to work with wood, building just about every type of freestanding furniture—both modern and period pieces—in a variety of soft, hard, and exotic woods. Horwood is also the author of Step-by-Step Wooden Toys.

From the Back Cover

The Ultimate Guide to Woodworking

Interested in woodworking or want to build on your existing skills? Start here! A complete reference handbook for DIY home woodworking, this is a must-have guide for beginners and experienced craftsmen. Every tool you'll need is laid out with guidance on safety, care, and how and when to use them—from gauges and shaping tools to clamps and drills—and every technique you'll use is described and detailed. You'll also learn what type of woods to use for certain projects, how they cut, and their durability. After understanding the crucial fundamentals of woodworking, complete five step-by-step projects that are beautifully useful items, including a dining room table and a bedside cabinet. Concise and practical even for experienced woodworkers, Woodworker's Handbook will help you improve your skills—and learn new ones!

• A go-to resource for both beginner and experienced woodworkers to understand the fundamentals and practice their skills
• Learn about the tools for the job, plus advice on care, maintenance, and safety
• Know the vital woodworking techniques required from start to finish—even repairing and restoring
• Gain valuable insight about various types of woods
• Complete 5 step-by-step projects for useful, everyday items for your home

"Roger Horwood speaks the language of woodworking fluently. His knowledge of the tools and techniques is vast, and his clear and concise explanations will help the beginner easily and quickly learn the craft of woodworking. This is a book woodworkers of all skill levels should have in their collection."
—Steve Butler, TV host of The Garage with Steve Butler show

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1497100658
• ISBN 13: 9781497100657
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192