Woodworking: The Complete Step-by-Step Manual

This comprehensive carpentry guide covers essential woodworking techniques, tools, and materials, with over 25 DIY woodworking projects to practice. It is accredited by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters and is ideal for beginners, students, and experienced woodworkers looking to improve their skills and create beautiful furniture.
This comprehensive carpentry guide covers essential woodworking techniques, tools, and materials, with over 25 DIY woodworking projects to practice. It is accredited by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters and is ideal for beginners, students, and experienced woodworkers looking to improve their skills and create beautiful furniture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2024
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Discover the art of carpentry and create timeless, handcrafted pieces with this comprehensive guide to working with wood. This hands-on, instructional carpentry manual will teach you essential woodworking techniques, from basic to more advanced types of wood joints, finishing, wood turning, and furniture restoration. Gain knowledge about the proper use of various woodworking tools, including hand tools, power tools, and machine tools. Explore over 100 hard- and softwood profiles to choose the right wood for your projects.

Put your skills to the test with over 25 DIY woodworking projects, each with detailed plans and step-by-step photographic instructions. Begin with simple projects like a chopping board or shelf and progress to more advanced woodworking ideas like a blanket box or garden bench. This book is accredited by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, providing you with all the carpentry skills and techniques you need to create well-crafted and practical objects in treated wood.

In this book, you will explore chapters full of techniques and tips on carpentry. Learn about the correct tools, such as saws, chisels, measuring and marking tools. Discover different woodworking techniques, including shaping, joining, and finishing. Explore the types of wood, including hardwood and veneers, and try out some projects to test your skills.

Whether you are new to woodwork or an experienced woodworker looking to hone your core skills, this book is ideal for you. It is perfect for those who want to learn about the basic tools and techniques and gain the skills and knowledge to make simple objects in wood before progressing to more complex projects. Carpentry and furniture-making students who need a clear reference book to reinforce workshop learning. Experienced woodworkers who are ready to embark on more ambitious furniture projects.

So, grab your tools and start your woodworking journey today! With this comprehensive guide, you will be able to create beautiful and functional pieces that will be cherished for years to come.

Weight: 1796g
Dimension: 283 x 224 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241653081