Woodworking: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Skills, Techniques, and Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) 41 Complete Plans, 1,200 Photos and Illustrations, Easy to Follow Diagrams, and Expert Guidance

Get the expert guidance you need to become a master woodworker!
Two books in one—both a skills-building book and a woodworking project book
41 complete projects for building indoor furniture, outdoor furnishings, and accessories the whole family will love
Over 1,200 photos, illustrations, and easy-to-follow diagrams
Step-by-step instructions, plus time frames for completion and tools and materials lists
Essential information on choosing wood, measuring, marking and layout, cutting, joinery, drilling, shaping, clamping, gluing, fastening, finishing and more
Beginner-friendly guide walks you through every phase of the woodworking process
With 448 pages, more than 1,200 lavish full-color illustrations, easy-to-follow diagrams, and step-by-step instructions to walk you through each and every phase of the process, Woodworking outstrips all competitors in affordability, accessibility, and comprehensiveness.
From setting up a workshop to the principles of good design, how to use tools and essential techniques, it's the only reference that aspiring craftsmen need to start creating fantastic DIY woodworking projects right away. Learn how to make all these amazing projects:
Library Bookends
Oak Cabinets
Butcher-Block Wine Bar
Shaker-Style Keepsake Box
Spice Shelves
Mission Table
Kid's Wall Clock
Domino Set
Rocking Horse
Basic Adirondack Chair
Porch Glider
Full-Shelter Doghouse
Garden Bench
Cedar Bird Feeder
And many more!
This big book covers choosing wood, measuring, marking and layout, cutting, joinery, drilling, shaping, clamping, gluing, fastening, finishing and more. But where a lot of woodworking books only show you some skills, this giant woodworking compendium goes on to give you 41 complete home furnishing project plans so you can put your skills to use.
Woodworkers know that woodworking is a never-ending journey. Whether someone has been doing it for one year or fifty years, there are always new skills to master and exciting projects to explore. Staying inspired with new ideas helps keep the woodworker challenged. This book helps to keep your passion strong and your project list full!
Inside Woodworking, you'll find all the information and project plans that a beginning woodworker needs to develop a hobby that will last a lifetime, and that any experienced woodworker will want as a companion every step of the way!
"This seminal woodworking book covers all the fundamentals, making it a useful tool for serious amateurs and professionals alike."—Bill Esler, Woodworking Network
"A wealth of knowledge at your fingertips. Detailed and easy to follow. Perfect for the beginner or anyone wanting to step up their craftsmanship."—Ron Goldman, editor, Woodworker West Magazine
"Comprehensive overview of woodworking tools and techniques, with complete project plans for woodworkers of every skill level."—Carole Rothman, author, Wooden Bowls from the Scroll Saw
From the Back Cover
Take your woodworking skillsto new heights
Whether woodworking is a familial pastime, or it's a new endeavor you've always wanted to start, this comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know to learn the process. Beginning with the basics of setting up shop, progressing into tool techniques and skills, and leading up to 41 indoor and outdoor furnishings and accessories that the whole family will enjoy, expert advice is provided in thoughtful order to progress you along the path of successful woodworking.
With over 300 pages of step-by-step directions for project plans ranging in difficulty—that include helpful timeframes, tools needed, and shopping lists—this is the book any carpenter will love, no matter their skill level and experience. Build new skills, sharpen existing ones, and create the next family heirloom.
"This seminal woodworking book covers all the fundamentals, making it a useful tool for serious amateurs and professionals alike."—Bill Esler, Woodworking Network
"A wealth of knowledge at your fing