Woodworking - A Reliable Guide for the Amateur on Woodwork Construction and FinishesPaperback, 1 November 2011

This book contains a reliable guide for the amateur on woodwork construction and finishes. Containing a wealth of invaluable information on a range of woodworking topics, coupled with a wealth of helpful tips and detailed illustrations, this book is ideal for those with no previous experience and makes for a great addition to collections of woodworking literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Selecting Timber for Home Woodwork'; 'Sharpening Tools'; 'Saws and Sawing'; 'Planes and Planing'; 'How to Use Boring Tools'; 'Gauges, Spokeshaves, Chisels, etc.'; 'Preparing and Using Glue'; 'Simple Woodwork Joints'; 'How to fit a Small Butt Hinge'; 'Rebating, Chamfering and Moulding'; 'Marquetry'; and 'Veneering'. This text has been chosen for republication because of its educational value, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction on woodworking.