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A Handbook of Woodworking: The Comprehensive Guide for the Home Woodworker, with Techniques and Over 17 Projects - Softcover

Corbett, Stephen

 
9781842158883: A Handbook of Woodworking: The Comprehensive Guide for the Home Woodworker, with Techniques and Over 17 Projects

Synopsis

A guide for both the novice and the accomplished woodworking enthusiast, this book begins with an introduction to timber and outlines the differences between softwood and hardwood. A complete guide to the tools of the trade follows, detailing which tools to acquire first, how to use them and how to implement safety practices. With clear, step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow, this comprehensive course on woodworking has extensive sections on every aspect of the craft, such as making joints, carving and varnishing. Twenty well-crafted practical projects, like making a comer cabinet and a butcher's book, include plans and drawings that will specifically hone and develop your newly acquired skills.

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About the Author

Stephen Corbett has had a successful career in professional woodworking design and construction for over 20 years. A qualified and skilled craftsman, he not only makes beautiful furniture and wooden artefacts, but also plans home improvements and major design installations. He contributes regularly to woodworking magazines as a technical consultant.

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