Shop tested expert advice for woodworkers on how to build 50 attractive and functional woodworking projects for all areas of the house from storage for the kitchen and the outdoors, to furniture and heirlooms. An ideal resource for woodworkers looking for a new project or wanting to spruce up their home, this book has plans for projects that can take a few hours, or up to a weekend to complete.
Make stunning furniture, shelves, and more, with this easy guide Woodworking For Dummies gives aspiring woodworkers step-by-step instructions for creating successful woodworking projects. Set your sights on creating beautiful wooden pieces, with your own two hands. Woodworking is a fun and fascinating hobby, and you’ll love developing your skills and enjoying the satisfaction of craftsmanship. This book explains, in simple terms, the basic tools you’ll need, the different types of wood you can work with, and the process of creating plans for a successful project. Start sawing, sanding, joining, and finishing wood projects you can be proud of. One-of-a-kind, handmade woodcrafts are excellent as additions to your home and gifts for others, and you can even start a small business selling your handiwork. This For Dummies primer makes this cool activity accessible to anyone. Start a new hobby, work with your hands, and see your visions come to life Learn about classic and cutting-edge woodworking tools Differentiate between the different kinds of wood and select the right materials for your project Become a woodworker with easy-to-use photos and instructions Even if you’ve never picked up a saw before, this For Dummies guide will help you get started—and it’s a great reference and refresher for those who already know what they’re doing, too.
• Two books in one—both a skills-building book and a woodworking project book. • All of the information and project plans that aspiring craftsmen need to develop a hobby that will last a lifetime. • Covers choosing wood, measuring, marking and layout, cutting, joinery, drilling, shaping, clamping, gluing, fastening, finishing and more. • 41 complete projects for building home furnishings. • More than 1000 photos, illustrations and diagrams.
17 practical pieces of garden equipment and yard accessories that anyone can build. Readers can make these handsome projects from affordable and readily available 1-by and 2-by lumber, using such basic woodworking tools as saw, hammer, drill, and clamps. Each project includes a detailed list of materials, precise step-by-step instructions, and an assembly drawing showing where each piece fits. These sturdy projects will go together fast. Finish with varnish or paint, or leave unfinished to weather naturally. Technical section: sawing wood by hand and with portable power tools.
For woodworkers, hand tools put the emphasis on the process of woodworking rather than the result. Yet hand tools also are essential to the highest level of craftsmanship, bringing a refinement to work that machines alone cannot produce. Whether using hand tools alone as a source of pleasure, quality, or efficiency, or in combination with machines, woodworker can trust the information in Woodworking with Hand Tools, a collection of 35 articles from the experts at Fine Woodworking magazine. In Woodworking with Hand Tools, expert craftsmen explain how they choose, sharpen, and use every kind of hand tool. There's advice on tool maintenance, techniques for getting the most from the tools, and projects made using hand tools. With clear photographs, drawings, and step-by-step instructions, Woodworking with Hand Tools will be a useful and necessary resource for anyone who works wood.
There are few things more rewarding than making something yourself – and being able to use it every day! A collection of 17 functional woodworking projects for the kitchen for food preparation, storage, serving, and more, this complete guide to making custom kitchen accessories features step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, plan drawings, and expert tips for both beginner and intermediate woodworkers. Offering original designs from lifelong woodworker and previous editor of American Woodworking magazine, Larry Okrend, make beautifully handmade cutting boards, a knife block, wine rack, tea box, and other kitchen essentials that are perfect for using, gifting, or even selling! Also included are opening sections on tools, materials, and basic techniques for a complete overview in gaining fundamental woodworking skills!
This easy-to-learn introduction to the art of pyrography offers fourteen step-by-step projects for making decorative gifts--from coasters and picture frames to bangles, decorative plates, and door hangers--illustrated with clear how-to photographs. Each pyro project can be completed using ready-made materials that are easy to find at your local craft store. Fifty bonus patterns will allow you to unleash your creativity on hundreds of additional woodburning projects.
This practical and comprehensive handbook presents detailed instructions for making 20 essential hand tools for joinery and general woodworking at all skill levels.
From improving designs and repairing joints to flattening warped parts and fixing finishes, this guide to successful woodworking is filled with hundreds of detailed tricks and techniques for dealing with problems that arise during a project. With 512 creative solutions gathered from more than 75 woodworkers—including plans for building more than 25 jigs and fixtures and a special chapter on repairing defects and correcting mistakes—the easy-to-use question-and-answer format provides solutions to any woodworking predicament.
