Paper covers, pp.viii, 408 ; 586 Illustrated. Reprints of the 1980 and 1983 reissues of a work first appearing in 1917 that has since become a classic in its field.Volume 1 ( The Complete Woodworker ) enables contemporary craftsmen to follow the traditional methods of house building and furniture construction. The second and companion volume, The Practical Woodworker, gives detailed instruction on advanced techniques, plans and designs including outbuildings such as greenhouses. Hundreds of photographs, plans, diagrams and drawings throughout the text. Fine copies. Heavy book, when wrapped appropriately it weighs c1700g thus exceeding the 1000g default for the automatic postage quotation - the extra postage will be requested at time of order or inquire in advance .if to be sent by 1st class UK post or overseas ( 2nd class UK no need as unaffected ).

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Title: The Complete Woodworker / The Practical Woodworker 2 volumes
Publisher: Ten Speed Press, Berkeley, CA
Publication Date: 1980
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0898150221
ISBN 13: 9780898150223
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: Reprint.
Condition: Fine

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Reprint of a classic illustrates woodworking techniques such as sawing, planing, chamfering, making mortise and tenon joints, using clamps, gluing, miter cutting, and finishing

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This re-release of a decades-old classic in basic woodworking is a delicious book for anyone interested in the field. For the beginner, it will provide all the basics, and for the skilled woodworker, it will refresh the memory and enhance the pleasures of working with wood and hand tools.

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