Woodwork Step by Step: More than 100 Tools and Techniques with Inspirational Projects to Make - Couverture rigide

Cassell, Julian

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1409350983 ISBN 13 : 9781409350989

Editeur : DK, 2014

Synopsis

Find everything you need to know to begin woodworking in this compact visual guide. Master all essential techniques, including every aspect of joinery. Discover all the tools for working wood and how to use them safely and effectively. Practise your craft and create beautiful handmade pieces of furniture through a series of tried-and-tested projects.

With its visually driven approach, using Woodwork Step by Step is like being at a carpentry class with the tutor by your side. Tool use, techniques, and projects are broken down into short steps with crystal clear photography demonstrating detailed instructions.

With this book as your constant workshop companion, you'll learn all the carpentry skills needed to become a master craftsman, from planing a face edge to creating a dovetail joint, handling a jigsaw, and applying finishes.

A series of inspiring projects, gradually increasing in difficulty, will enable you to hone your skills and produce attractive, practical objects for the home - from a simple coat rack to a wall cabinet and a freestanding bookcase. Each project comes with fully measured out plans, a list of tools and materials, and exploded diagrams to show how it all fits together.

You will also find a handy visual directory of all major wood types and veneers, explaining what they are best used for and with tips on how to work with them.

Get crafting with this complete fine carpentry course in one book.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

British writer Julian Cassell is the author of numerous titles covering all aspects of DIY and his books have sold more than one million copies worldwide. A professional renovator with many years' experience of running his own successful business, this award-winning author offers technical know-how combined with an innovative approach to DIY. He is a popular guest on radio and television programs and in Britain has appeared on BBC1, Channel 4, and UK Living. He has also been featured in magazines and national newspapers, including The Independent on Sunday. With writing partner Peter Parham, he is the author of DK's Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement and Decorating Hints & Tips.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Over 100 woodworking techniques from joints to finishing
With Woodwork Step by Step you can tackle every type of carpentry project with confidence- create a shelf, a coat rack or even a chair.
In an age where household objects are mass produced, nothing beats working with wood to create a unique object you've built to last. This book makes woodwork simple, showing step-by-step how to master woodworking tools and techniques and gives woodwork plans that explain exactly how to get the perfect results. You'll be able to learn how do everything from preparing wood to planing and sanding and create anything from chopping boards to wine racks. A gallery of all the key woodworking equipment, materials and suitable woods means that you'll never be left puzzling over what to use to get started.This book assumes no knowledge and explains techniques in start-to-finish detail, so you can fast track through woodworking with accessible and easily achievable projects.
Woodwork Step by Step is ideal for beginners at woodwork and DIY or old hands looking to dust off the cobwebs and start working in wood again (content previously published in The Woodwork Manual 9781405332064).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: DK
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1409350983
• ISBN 13: 9781409350989
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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