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Discover the ultimate guide for woodworking enthusiasts with the **Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual [Revised Edition]**. This comprehensive resource is a definitive and bestselling bible for woodworkers, catering to both beginners and seasoned craftsmen alike. With an ISBN of 9780007164424, this 2005 edition by HarperCollins Publishers has been meticulously revised and redesigned for optimal usability. The manual spans 352 richly illustrated pages, offering authoritative guidance and superb craftsmanship advice.
The revised edition features extensive updates, including new photographs and illustrations that visually engage and educate. Dive into the essentials of woodworking with a detailed exploration of wood properties, an array of necessary tools, and practical tips on setting up your ideal workshop. You'll also delve into the fundamental principles of three-dimensional design, guiding you from inspiration right through to construction.
Each woodworking technique is clearly articulated, with step-by-step illustrations showcasing how to create various joints and execute major woodworking crafts, including bending, veneering, marquetry, woodcarving, and finishing. The manual also expands your creative horizons with insightful chapters on integrating alternative materials such as metal, glass, and leather into your woodworking projects, as well as providing essential information on fixings and fittings. Imperative for any woodworking library, the Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual is your go-to resource for mastering the art of woodworking.
The revised edition features extensive updates, including new photographs and illustrations that visually engage and educate. Dive into the essentials of woodworking with a detailed exploration of wood properties, an array of necessary tools, and practical tips on setting up your ideal workshop. You'll also delve into the fundamental principles of three-dimensional design, guiding you from inspiration right through to construction.
Each woodworking technique is clearly articulated, with step-by-step illustrations showcasing how to create various joints and execute major woodworking crafts, including bending, veneering, marquetry, woodcarving, and finishing. The manual also expands your creative horizons with insightful chapters on integrating alternative materials such as metal, glass, and leather into your woodworking projects, as well as providing essential information on fixings and fittings. Imperative for any woodworking library, the Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual is your go-to resource for mastering the art of woodworking.