The Complete Book of Woodworking: Step-by-Step Guide to Essential Woodworking Skills, Techniques, Tools and Tips (Landauer) Over 40 Easy-to-Follow Projects and Plans, 200+ Photos, and Carpentry Basics
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The ultimate step-by-step guide to essential woodworking skills, techniques, tools, tips and tricks.
Comprehensive guide filled with information for woodworkers of all levelsMore than 40 projects, with detailed plans and materials lists for both indoor and outdoor furnishingsOver 1,200 photographs, step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, and illustrations throughout 480 pagesExpert advice on setting up shop, safety, using tools, making jigs & joints, applying finishes, and moreProjects include chairs, sun loungers, picture frames, mantel clocks, and more
The Complete Guide to Woodworking features detailed plans for 40 stunning projects for woodworkers of all levels, plus more than 1,200 step-by-step illustrations across 480 pages. For beginners and experienced woodworkers alike, this is the ultimate step-by-step guide.
New woodworkers will learn how to set up shop, understand the tools, learn the principles of basic design, and practice essential woodworking techniques while creating home accessories, furnishings, outdoor projects, workshop projects, and more. Experienced crafters will enjoy enhancing their skills and learning something new.
From the principles of basic design to techniques to a gallery of 40 complete plans for fabulous woodworking projects, this thorough and attractive book provides all the information you need to become a master woodworker and have a houseful of fine furnishings to show for the effort!
“If you are going to buy only one woodworking book, this should be it.”
—Library Journal
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ASIN : 0980068878
Publisher : Landauer
Publication date : October 1, 2001
Edition : First Edition
Language : English
Print length : 480 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780980068870
ISBN-13 : 978-0980068870
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.32 x 0.97 x 10.76 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #15,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #11 in Crafts & Hobbies Reference #12 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books)
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Customers find this woodworking book comprehensive, covering both beginner and advanced projects, with over 200 color photos and detailed content. The book is easy to read and makes a great gift, with one customer noting it’s perfect for explaining many of the processes. They appreciate the variety of wood types discussed, though one customer finds the project designs boring.
13 reviews for The Complete Book of Woodworking: Step-by-Step Guide to Essential Woodworking Skills, Techniques, Tools and Tips (Landauer) Over 40 Easy-to-Follow Projects and Plans, 200+ Photos, and Carpentry Basics
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dragonlord –
Excellent Resource for Woodworking Enthusiasts
“The Complete Book of Woodworking” is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to hone their woodworking skills. The book is filled with over 40 easy-to-follow projects and plans, making it perfect for both beginners and more experienced woodworkers. The step-by-step guides are incredibly clear, supported by over 200 photos that visually explain each technique.What I particularly enjoyed about this book is how it covers a wide range of essential skills, techniques, and tools. The carpentry basics are well-explained, providing a solid foundation for anyone new to woodworking. The tips and tricks scattered throughout are practical and have already proven useful in my projects.However, one thing to note is that while the projects are diverse and interesting, some may find them a bit simplistic if theyâre looking for more advanced challenges. Additionally, the book focuses heavily on traditional techniques, which is great for building foundational skills but might leave advanced woodworkers wanting more.Overall, “The Complete Book of Woodworking” is a great investment for those wanting to dive into woodworking or refine their existing skills. It’s well-organized, informative, and inspiring, making it a valuable addition to any woodworker’s library.
Carl Fansler –
Got Wood?
Great book for plywood building.
maya i –
Very good product
A++++
Bob Lewis –
An encyclopedic reference
If you want to know something about woodworking, there’s a good chance this book has a chapter (or at least a page) on your topic of interest. Approximately the first third of the book consists of an overview of tools, materials, and techniques common to many woodworking projects. The final two-thirds of the book consist of a wide variety of projects suitable to a range of skill levels.To be sure, this is far from the most complete book on any of the topics it covers. Wood finishes, for instance, occupy a few pages of this text, while entire books can be and have been devoted to the topic. What you’ll find here, though, is a sort of one-stop shop for the basics of each topic.As such, this book may not be the most suitable for the *absolute* beginner. For one thing, the projects at the back of the book, though some are beginner-friendly, are not organized by difficulty level, so beginners will struggle to figure out where to start. Similarly, the variety of techniques presented in the early chapters could easily overwhelm the first-timer. However, if you have a little experience (even just enough to feel comfortable with some basic tools and terminology, this book will serve you quite well as a reference as you continually expand your tool collection and repertoire of woodworking techniques.Regarding the projects in particular, I found a good mix of beginner and advanced projects, big projects and small projects, representing a variety of styles and functions. Few will fall in love with every project included, but I think there’s something here for almost everyone. Furthermore, the plans are well-presented and accompanied by detailed step-by-step walkthroughs of each construction, so you’ll have no trouble following along and figuring out what you need to do.I would recommend this book for the beginner-to-intermediate woodworker. Absolute beginners might benefit more from a structured course, and more experienced woodworkers will find much of the information familiar or redundant, but everyone in that middle range could benefit from this information.
Amazon Customer –
Great
Very helpful book for woodworking.
Foxy tulip –
Hobbie ideas
This book was a big hit with my nephew to whom I gave it as a gift. He is very talented and enjoys working with wood to produce useful, beautiful and professional pieces. He loved the variety of projects and directions given in the book. A must buy.
Gerald Harrison –
But complete Book of Woodworking
This product is great for beginners and intermediate alike. It has easy to follow plans and excellent color photos and plan design
William C. –
Thank you
Just what I wanted thank you
Alberto M. –
Esta genial, recomendable 100%
Ishani Sule –
Treasure trove for wood workers.
Amazon Kunde –
Es war ein Geschenk zum Geburtstag und hat jedenfalls Freude bereitet.Es beschreibt verschiedene Techniken von der Arbeit mit Holz. Danach folgen mehrere Projekte, wo detailiert beschrieben ist, wie konkrete Produkte hergestellt werden.Da ich ein Laie und selbst fürs Arbeiten mit Holz nicht begeistert bin, kann ich den Inhalt nicht beurteilen. Generell sieht aber gut aus.
Cliente Amazon –
Gostei do produto, bem detalhado e completo
Ariadna –
very good book, all the knowledge of woodworking you could look for. I like that it has a lot of visual explanations, and projects that you can try to improve your skill. Would definitely recommend it to beginners.