"A comprehensive, highly visual self-teaching guide that will help any beginner become a confident woodworker in no time"--

Nearly half of all new woodworkers are female--but few guides focus especially on their needs. Here’s one that does. Written by professional woodworker Marilyn MacEwen, it gives women the skills and confidence to enter this traditionally masculine preserve, from mastering complex techniques to handling advanced projects. In detail, MacEwen covers wood types and their characteristics, shows how to set up an efficient workshop, discusses and demystifies tools, explains how to read woodworking plans, and offers 16 practical and great-looking items to make, including a bed, chair, CD cabinet, and dining room table. Plus, there are invaluable tips on the ergonomics of working with wood with a woman’s physique, and how to deal with the macho culture of the lumberyard.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to carpentry, with information on tools and equipment, common problems, useful tips, proper techniques, quality control, and many other related aspects. Written in clear, plain language and full of useful hints, this volume is ideal for the novice woodworker, and would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “To The Home Carpenter”, “What to Make”, “Beginning Carpentry”, “Gauging and Marketing”, “Saws and Sawing”, “Planes and Planing”, “Chisels and Chiselling”, “Boring and Boring Hints”, “The Spokehave and Its Use”, “Filing and Glass-Papering”, “The Screw and the Screwdriver”, etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on carpentry.

Wood finishing doesn't have to be complicated or confusing. It can be "boiled down" to simple step-by-step instructions. And that's what this book offers; no science, no art, just easily-to-follow directions with lots of pictures to show you every step of the process. Inside, you'll find specific instructions on how to finish common woods using widely-available finishing materials—the kind of wood, stains and finish coats every home center, paint store or hardware store carries. Just match the wood to the final color and result you want. Then follow the step-by-step instructions and eliminate the guesswork. Wood Finishing 101 is by Bob Flexner, who has been writing about and teaching wood finishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 20 years. Let Bob's years of experience guide you to beautiful results using his easy to understand directions.

Includes how-to information.

Teaches boys and girls ages 8 and up basic carpentry skills through easy-to-make projects: bird feeder, sailboat, tie rack, flower box, and 11 more. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations.

"They're so quick and easy that some of these ingenious projects can be finished in an hour! Most take less than a weekend, and even the ones marked "challenging" simply need more than one person to assemble the large beams. Use ordinary power tools and your favorite woods to finish any of the fun, useful, and attractive projects featured here. Dozens of outdoor projects include: Sandbox ; Picnic tables ; Occasional tables ; Benches ; Planters ; Chairs ; Lounges. There's a huge selection of small projects for every room in the home: Napkin holders ; Stools ; Mug racks ; Framed mirrors ; Switch plates ; Shelves ; Belt and tie bar ; Butcher-block bench ; Clock. Larger projects for the home include: End tables ; Sit-up exercise board ; Bookcases ; Music box ; Curio cabinet ; Lap desk ; Game table ; And so much more you're not even halfway through the list! When you have the urge to create something in wood but you don't have much time to spare, when you need a fine project quickly for your home -- or as a gift -- this is the trusty workshop companion you'll turn to again and again for ideas and guidance." --