Practical Woodworker by Stephen Corbett
A comprehensive guide to learning new woodworking skills, mastering jointmaking, advanced techniques and fine wood finishing, this book demonstrates the basic techniques, providing a solid foundation on which to build your skills and knowledge. Learn about your material with a useful guide to using softwood and hardwood, and all about hand tools and power tools - what you need to start with and how to use them safely, as well as practical advice on setting up your own workshop at home. The book covers all the ways of jointing furniture a beginner will need. It also provides information on advanced techniques, such as carving and woodturning, plus instructions on finishing wood, varnishing and French polishing. There are 20 practical projects, including a simple magazine rack, a classic mirror frame and an elegant ash table. With step-by-step instructions and over 1200 photographs and diagrams, this is an essential guide to creating beautiful objects with wood.Stephen Corbett has more than 20 years of experience in professional woodworking design and construction. He is a talented craftsman who not only creates exquisite furniture and wooden artefacts, but also plans house modifications, storage solutions, and large-scale design installations. As a technical consultant, Stephen contributes to a number of woodworking periodicals on a monthly basis.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781782142683 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782142681 |
| Title | Practical Woodworker |
| Author | Stephen Corbett |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Anness Publishing |
| Year published | 2018-04-02 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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