Woodworking Basics: The Principles and Skills of Good Joinery

by Alan Goodsell

Overview

Woodworking Basics is the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of working with wood for those with little or no experience. The book covers all of the basic hand tools that a beginner will need and describes how to use each one, giving useful tips and expert advice along the way.  Successful woodworking is all about best practice and this book shows how it is possible to create all manner of pieces with a very limited and inexpensive set of tools.

• Includes photos and diagrams to guide you through each project and technique.
• Also covered are the important techniques of accurate measuring and marking, gluing, sanding and making simple joints such as butt, lap, and mitres.
  
• 6 simple projects are included.
  
• Projects which can be made using the skills are covered: toolbox, shelf unit, table, cabinet, box, and picture frame.
  

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784944087
Publisher:	Guild of Master Craftsman
Publication date:	10/02/2018
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	1,041,381
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Woodworker and journalist Alan Goodsell has written extensively on woodworking and tools for a range of magazines, including the highly acclaimed Woodturning magazine, The Router and Furniture & Cabinetmaking (GMC Publications). A significant move took Alan to the USA where he ran the marketing department for a top router bit and cutting tool manufacturer. Still living in Florida, Alan has moved back into publishing and is now producing a range of woodworking-related publications.

Randall Maxey has been woodworking almost since he was old enough to lift a hammer. Born and raised in central Ohio, USA, he owns a custom woodworking business, Cherry Ridge Woodworks. He is also the founder and owner of MiniMaxWorkshop.com which supports the idea that you can build great projects in small spaces. Randall served ten years as senior editor for a woodworking magazine and continues to write and edit articles for other woodworking publications and companies.