Wdwk Techniques (Essentials of Woodworking) [Paperback]

Fine Woodworking (Author), Editors of Fine Woodworking magazine (Author)

Book Description

Series: Essentials of Woodworking | Publication Date: February 1, 2000

A collection of classic, informative articles from Fine Woodworking magazine. This series is designed for easy reference and organized for quick access. All six volumes are highly practical and easy to use; together they form a cornerstone woodworking library.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

These titles, part of Taunton's new six-volume "Essentials of Woodworking" series, consist of articles that originally appeared in Fine Woodworking magazine during the last six years. (Other titles in this series include The Basics of Craftsmanship, Finishes & Finishing, Joinery, and Ingenious Jigs & Shop Accessories.) Authored by such well-known woodworkers as Jim Tolpin and Garrett Hack, the essays cover a specific set of woodworking skills in detail. Practical Design takes a project from concept to finished product, covering the use of scale models, engineering, and construction options for tables, cabinets, and chairs. Woodworking Techniques shows how to build a variety of projects (tables, drawers, and doors) and covers specific techniques (hinge installation, veneering, and inlay). Because they are from Fine Woodworking, the selections are colorful and well written, and the inclusion of an index is helpful. These titles will appeal to woodworkers of all skill levels and are recommended for public libraries.DJonathan Hershey, Akron-Summit Cty. P.L., OH
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561583456
• ISBN-13: 978-1561583454
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #814,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars a book for advanced amateurs, May 31, 2000

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Enrique Diaz - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wdwk Techniques (Essentials of Woodworking) (Paperback)

Well written well illustrated, its a book for serius amateurs looking for a very accurate and detailed way to fit a drawer, install hinges, locks and several other tips useful for an advanced amateur or woodworker in small scale and/or fine work. It is not for industrial scale production. The chapter on veneering and inlay is just a copy from a good book published by fine woodworking:Veneering Marquetry and Inlay. Overall, it's a good book,that will give a several good ideas, however don't expect the ultimate guide in woodworking techniques.

5.0 out of 5 stars good book for ideas, November 11, 2011

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K. switzer "kingtrumpet" (upstate new york) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wdwk Techniques (Essentials of Woodworking) (Paperback)

I have built my own stonehouse over a period of a decade. I found out with a custom (homeowner built house) that finding windows and doors to fit my arched openings is very costly. so I decided to build doors and windows, and this book helped me decide which is the best joint configuration for durability and ease of build.