Woodwork Step by Step

Take your carpentry skills to the next level as you explore an array of woodworking techniques, complete with step-by-step instructions and photographs.

Want to master your woodworking techniques but don’t know where to begin? Don’t worry, DK has got you covered! 

Introducing Woodwork - a step-by-step guide to mastering key woodworking techniques – from basic through to more advanced types of wood joints, finishing, woodturning, and furniture restoration. Discover how best to use all the essential woodworking tools, including hand tools, power tools, and machine tools. Become knowledgeable about woods so that you can choose the right wood for the job – with more than 100 hard and softwood profiles covered! Then, put your skills into practice with 25 DIY woodworking projects, which have detailed plans and instructions and are arranged in order of complexity. 

Dive right into this wonderful book on woodworking to discover:

-25 projects to choose from with step-by-step instructions and photographs for all techniques featured. 
- Advice and top tips on using a range of hand tools, power tools and woodwork machinery

Whether you wish to make a simple chopping board or wine rack as small weekend projects, or try more advanced woodworking ideas such as a linen chest, dresser, or chair, this woodworking book includes a wide range of creative crafts for adults, so no matter your skill level or abilities, there’s something for everyone to explore, learn, and create! A must-have volume for those new to woodwork who want to learn about the basic tools and techniques, and doubling up as a handy guide for experienced woodworkers looking to hone their core skills and embark on more ambitious furniture projects.

Accredited by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, Woodwork is a complete illustrated woodworking course, giving you all the carpentry skills and techniques you need to create well-crafted and practical objects in treated wood.

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