Woodworker's Handbook

The complete reference handbook for DIY home woodworking, this is an absolute must-have guide for beginners and even experienced craftsmen. Every tool you’ll need is laid out with guidance on safety measures, care instructions, and how and when to use it, from gauges and shaping tools to clamps, drills, and more. Every technique you’ll use is described and detailed, from constructing to finishing. You’ll know what type of woods to use for certain projects, how they cut, and their durability. After learning the crucial fundamentals of woodworking, you’ll 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!

Author Biography

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.