The Complete Book of Woodworking

by Declan O'Donoghue (Editor)

An invaluable primer for the beginning woodworker and a comprehensive reference for the experienced craftsperson. Woodworking covers all aspects of the art and craft of woodworking, including chapters on the home workshop, hand tools, power tools, basic techniques, finishing, joints and joint-making, woodturning, and woodcarving. Nime projects focus on demonstrated techniques. Also includes three special foldout sections on tools, design inspiration, and woods of the world. Over 900 full-color photographs.

Genres: Woodwork

232 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1998

Reviews

[Tech Nossomy]

An encyclopedic overview which serves as a good reference for both the aspiring as well as the seasoned woodworker. The book is so full of images and photos that it sometimes makes for ambiguous or uneven flow of the surrounding text. On one occasion power tools are discussed, but hand tools are displayed alongside the text, by way of a remnant from the previous page. One of the best books I have seen on creating a through-dovetail joint start to end. Imperial system is annotated with metric system.