Working with Wood describes how to build attractive and useful
cabinets and furniture while learning a wealth of woodworking
information.
32 essential skills are presented in 7 projects. You'll learn
about:
- Types of woods available at lumberyards and home centers
- Which woods are easy to cut and shape
- Which woods require more patience and skill to plane and
smooth
- Which woods accept which stains and finishes best
- How to make a variety of joints
- What is the appropriate use for each joint
- Design features and variations
No two projects use the same woods or the exact same joinery.
Each project presents a unique challenge so you receive a thorough
overview of the most important skills a woodworker needs to know.
The projects appear in order of difficulty from simplest to more
complicated.