Basic Woodworking All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started

Cheryl Sobun, editor -- Jim Bowman, woodworking consultant -- photographs by Alan Wycheck

A fully illustrated introduction to hand and machine tools Detailed, step-by-step guidance on essential woodworking techniques Instructions for several complete projects plus it covers finishing, staining, and painting The history of woodworking spans cultures and millennia, and each year more and more people take up this exciting and challenging craft. Illustrated with hundreds of full-color photographs, Basic Woodworking helps beginners learn the fundamentals of working with wood and avoid frustration and injury in the process. Following a complete introduction to both hand tools and woodworking machines, the book guides readers step-by-step, from start to finish, through several simple projects--including a cutting board, peg shelf, and step stool--and, along the way, builds a foundation of knowledge by teaching the essential skills that will serve them in future woodworking endeavors.

About the Author: Cheryl Sobun is a professional writer, editor, writing tutor, and photographer. She currently resides in Pennsylvania. Jim Bowman operates Bowman's Custom Woodworking in Annville, Pennsylvania. Alan Wycheck is an award-winning photographer living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Specifications

	Format:	PB/Spiral Bound
	Pages:	96 pages
	Trim Size:	8 1/2 x 11
	Photos:	360 color photos