Short description
The author of The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction presents the basic techniques necessary to complete successful woodworking projects, covering finishing, adhesives, design, bending, and joints.
Long description
This thorough guide features comprehensive techniques for handling the woodworker's most favored material. From felling a tree and milling lumber to finishing and joining, it covers every aspect of working with wood, with a special focus on how the unique properties of different species affect woodworking processes. Finishes, adhesives, joinery, design, and bending are covered, as well as working with highly figured material. Valuable information on how to process and store wood is also included.