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Woodworking for Dummies - 2nd Edition by Jeff Strong (Paperback)
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Highlights
- 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.
- About the Author: Jeff Strong began creating sawdust at a very young age while helping his father, a master craftsman, build fine furniture.
- 384 Pages
- Crafts + Hobbies, Woodwork
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About the Book
"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."--Book Synopsis
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.
From the Back Cover
Clear away the sawdust around woodworking
With just your hands, some wood, and a few basic tools, you can have fun working with wood. Woodworking For Dummies fixes you up with the basic knowledge you need to set up a wood shop, master fundamental techniques, and turn raw wood into tables, bookshelves, and beyond. This book offers step-by-step explanations and easy-to-follow visual guides to help you glue and screw your way to fantastic finished products you can be proud of. The craft of woodworking has never been more accessible, thanks to this Dummies guide.
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About the Author
Jeff Strong began creating sawdust at a very young age while helping his father, a master craftsman, build fine furniture. An accomplished woodworker, Jeff has designed and built countless pieces of furniture. He is the author of several previous For Dummies titles, including Drums For Dummies and Home Recording For Dummies.