Synopses & Reviews
Designed to entice, instruct, and entertain beginning woodworkers, this book's 21 fun woodworking projects will help readers learn basic woodworking and hand tool skills while developing self-confidence and strengthening problem-solving abilities. With step-by-step instructions, this guide teaches novices how to read drawings; measure and transfer dimensions; saw square edges and ends in lumber; drill holes; saw curved shapes; join wood with a hammer, nails, and glue; use a sanding block to smooth; and finish off each project with paint and varnish. Ultimately emphasizing the fun of woodworking, this resource also features safety equipment, the skills needed to complete each project, and required materials consisting of easily found supplies.
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Beginning woodworkers will find everything they need here to learn basic woodworking and hand tool skills. Features 21 fun projects requiring only ordinary lumber and readily available supplies, with clear drawings and patterns, cutting diagrams, step-by-step photos, and easy-to-follow instructions.
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This book is the perfect place to start learning an enjoyable hobby that lasts a lifetime, with seven do-it-yourself projects that teach basic woodcarving skills.
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Carving things from wood is easy and lots of fun. This book is the perfect place to start learning an enjoyable hobby that lasts a lifetime. With just a few simple tools, a piece of wood, and the skills you'll acquire here, you'll be on your way to creating wonderful keepsakes and hand-carved gifts. The do-it-yourself projects inside take only a few hours to complete. Designed to build basic woodcarving skills, each lesson teaches you something new, and raises your confidence as you learn to transfer patterns, use carving tools, and finish wood. In addition, you'll discover how to work safely, pick the right wood, and sharpen and care for your tools.
About the Author
Everett Ellenwood is an award winning carver and author of The Complete Book Of Woodcarving, which has sold more than 20,000 copies. He has been a woodcarver for over 30 years, and a woodcarving instructor for the past 20 years.