The Complete Woodworking Course (Hardcover)

This comprehensive, information-packed course introduces the reader to a full range of woodworking tools and skills through a series of progressively challenging furniture projects. Step-by-step photographs, detailed plans, and cutting lists accompany each project, demonstrating all the basic woodwork techniques. Techniques include: shaping techniques - using hand and power tools; choosing timber - how to select and prepare wood for different projects; finishing techniques - putting the finishing touches to hand-crafted furniture. The book also includes special design and discussion spreads looking at the work of other woodworkers.