Whether new to woodworking or a seasoned pro, this handbook features more than 1,300 illustrations, charts, and graphs, making it a necessary resource for any woodworking library. Every aspect of the craft is covered: from selecting wood and applying the final finish to equipping the workspace and building a set of kitchen cabinets. With answers to the toughest woodworking questions, this reference has the answers to help get the job done right—the first time.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
certainly not professional information but, ...,
By Ty "idahosawdust" (Pocatello, ID) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Woodworker's Visual Handbook (Reader's Digest Woodworking) (Hardcover)
As noted in another review, I am not sure this would qualify as professional information. I am by no stretch of the imagination a professional woodworker! That said, this book does have a place in my library and I pick it up quite often as a supplement to my on the job training in woodworking. I feel it is meant to be more of a reference guide more than anything.The book highlights many of the popular joints, wood species and there uses, useful terminology (it has helped me not to sound like a babbling fool at the hardware and lumber store), and it also contains reference dimensions for furniture chairs (given as suggestions, more than cold hard numbers. ie, "you must build a chair this tall") It also includes a few jigs and ideas to make around the shop (nothing new) Overall a good reference book. Don't expect to learn woodworking from it.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Home handyman reference at best.,
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This review is from: The Woodworker's Visual Handbook: From Standards to Syles, from Tools to Techniques : The Ultimate Guide to Every Phase of Woodworking (Hardcover)
I don't know what "Professional Edition" on the cover means. If you aren't past this book you probably aren't a "professional". I wasn't impressed. While the author covers a lot of ground, you'll have learned more in shop class. If you have any shop library at all, you can skip this one.If you want a light reference for the occasional foray into repairs, then it's OK.
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Must for beginners.,
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This review is from: Woodworker's Visual Handbook (Reader's Digest Woodworking) (Hardcover)
This is a must for some one starting out in woodworking. I am an immediate woodworker and this still came in handy at times.
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