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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 684.08
EAN: 9781561586202
Edition: illustrated edition
ISBN: 156158620X
Label: Taunton Press
Manufacturer: Taunton Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 208
Publication Date: 2003-08
Publisher: Taunton Press
Release Date: October 01, 2003
Studio: Taunton Press
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Based on a two-week course in woodworking fundamentals offered at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Camden, Maine, this book takes a traditional approach to teaching, with the idea that learning basic skills is essential to craftsmanship. In the process, the book covers all the bases, from working with hand tools to cutting dovetails. Over 250 color photos and drawings and two complete projects a bench and a small cabinet are included.
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I bought this book as a supplement when I enrolled in an introductory woodworking course (at the recommendation of the tutor), I have since completed an intermediate woodworking course and this book has been an invaluable reference. Sure I knew in principle how to make a tenon and mortise joint- but this book give lots of helpful hints and practical guides/examples. It is very clearly written and easy to follow, with wonderful pictorial guides. If you only buy one woodworking book- this should be it!
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Recently got back into woodworking after almost 25 years away from it and this was a good book to review the basics.
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I have done small woodworking projects such as shelves but wanted to learn more so I could possibly complete larger projects. This book has been an invaluable tool. Gives you information on different types of wood and their qualities, gives good information on tools, how to use them, which ones to buy, etc. There are lots of pictures. I learn more visually than reading. This book has all the information you need to get started. It even has a small bench project to complete. I made the bench using the book. Turned out great.
This book is a must have for any novice or even experienced woodworker. I would highly recommend the book.
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I need this book for a woodworking course that I am currently taking.This book arrived in good condition...and before it was available in the college bookstore.
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First, I'd suggest you ignore the less than five star reviews; The authors don't seem to get the point.
This book is not about specific technique. It is about the thought process you go through in selecting and applying a technique. It is about approaching things from a self-conscious perspective of Craftsmanship in woodworking. That probably sounds like the mystical-babble that most practical craftsman hate, but I found myself in complete sync with the author's thought process in about the first four paragraphs of the introduction, and I am all about practicality.
As so many of the other reviewers have noted, I wish I had found this book years ago and started with it, but then I might not have understood it at that point.
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