The Woodworker’s Technique Bible

The Essential Illustrated Reference

Paul Forrester

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Search Press Ltd
05 April 2021

Art & Architecture; Decorative wood & metalwork; DIY: carpentry & woodworking

A complete step-by-step guide to essential woodwork techniques, from choosing and cutting timber to planning, measuring, marking, cutting, shaping and joining. Essential troubleshooting tips are supplied throughout.

Learn how to control power tools with accuracy, and select and use the 10 essential hand tools that will give your work a beautiful, hand-finished quality. Choose from a selection of projects – simple furniture and decorative items complete with cutting lists and full instructions – to practise the techniques. Be inspired by a gallery of finished examples from professional woodworkers to take your woodwork further.

You will also find a wood identifier section that describes the key characteristics of different types of timber and suggests how to use them. Dip into this brilliant resource to build new skills, repair existing items and create fantastic projects.

By: Paul Forrester
Imprint: Search Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 822g
ISBN: 9781782219798
ISBN 10: 178221979X
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 05 April 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Forrester grew up near a small village in Surrey, England, spending much of his childhood in the local carpenter's workshop. After many successful years as a professional photographer, he followed his true passion and became a woodworker. Paul created all kinds of furniture for his local community before he retired. He is also the author of The Woodworker's Handbook.