Working in Wood: An Introduction [Paperback]

Jack Hill (Author), Ernest Scott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2001

Here is an illustrated guide to tools, materials, techniques, and planning-with six specially designed projects for beginners.

Whether you want to know how to execute a perfect tongued and grooved joint or how to maintain your tenon saw in top condition, Working in Wood: an Introduction provides all the practical advice and step-by-step instructions you will need.

A beautifully illustrated fact-filled work of reference, Working in Wood covers materials, hand and power tools, design and planning, methods and techniques, and fixtures and fittings. Learn how to acquire the skills of a professional and then put them into practice on six specially designed, easy-to-follow carpentry projects that specifically implement the techniques and methods detailed in the book.

Learn how to use and look after hand and power tools, the proper way to use a handsaw and chisel, the best way to use a router or jigsaw, and more. The book also contains sections on woodturning, hinges, carving, types of wood, and much more, including a thorough glossary of terms and a handy index.

All in all, Working in Wood is the most comprehensive and authoritative illustrated book to explain everything today's woodworker needs to know about woods and woodworking.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Whether you want to know how to execute a perfect tongued and grooved joint or how to maintain your tenon saw in top condition, Working in Wood: An Introduction provides all the practical advice and step-by-step instructions you will need.Within this book you'll find: materials, hand and power tools, design and planning, methods and techniques, and fixtures and fittings; more than 500 detailed illustrations of all the essential woodworking techniques; six specially designed, easy-to-follow carpentry projects that enable you to try out the techniques and methods detailed in the book. This is the most comprehensive and authoritative illustrated book to explain everything today's woodworker needs to know about woods and woodworking. (7 1/2 X 11, 176 pages, color photos, illustrations, diagrams)

About the Author

Jack Hill is a craftsman, teacher, and writer dedicated to keeping traditional woodworking alive and flourishing. He writes a monthly column, "Diary from a Country Workshop," for Practical Woodworking and is a regular contributor to the magazine. He is the author of several books.

Ernest Scott was a skilled craftsman and woodworking teacher for more than 50 years and the author of The Mitchell Beazley Illustrated Encyclopedia of Working in Wood. He was also a regular contributor and technical adviser to Practical Woodworking magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585742198
• ISBN-13: 978-1585742196
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #988,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #71 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Hand Tools

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most complete introductions to real woodworking., October 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Working in Wood (Hardcover)

For the beginner or master woodworker, this is the only real wood working guide that I have found. This book is my right arm in my shop. If I want to know how to make a plain or fancy joint or project or figure out what kind of tool I need for a certain project, this is the book I go to. It is simple and very easy to read and understand. It needs to be brought back on the market. I highly recomend this book for beginners who are trying to figure out how to do quality wood working right from the begining. There are a lot of books on woodworking published, but none like this one. There are wannabees and there are masters and this was written by a master.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good in general but room for improvement, January 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Working in Wood: An Introduction (Paperback)

The book is targeted to newbies, which is the reason why I bought it, and found it really interesting and containing lots of elements I never thought about regarding woodworking.

It also contains plenty of illustrations with explanations, although they sometimes don't appear to be in sync.

It has a project section but, since it was not written by the author, it does not match very well with the content of the book.

Anyway, if you just want to have a general understanding of working with wood, this book will be of help.