Woodworking Essentials

Ever watch those woodworking shows on TV and think, "Sure, that's easy for you -- you're an expert!"… If you've ever wished you could construct your own furniture... decorations... workbenches... or any other woodworking project... If you crave the satisfaction of making simple but well-constructed and beautiful woodworking projects... Then, you've found the right book. This book spells out exactly what you need to know about woodworking, from start to finish. Here's what you'll learn: - The very basics of woodworking -- what the tools are you need to get started, what kinds of projects you can do, and how to get started. - How to decide exactly what you need for your basic, starter tool kit -- so you can build the projects you want to create most. - The essentials of safety -- how to keep your fingers, your hearing, and your eyes! - All your woodworking questions answered clearly, in non-technical language. Once you know what's inside this book, you can: - Enjoy the satisfaction of looking at your work in your own home -- knowing you made it yourself. You can make your own furniture, picture frames, decorations, and even simple tools. - Make gifts for your loved ones -- instead of buying mass-produced gifts; you can make them with your own hands. Give your loved ones a one-of-a-kind gift. - Save money when you create furniture and other items for a fraction of what they might cost in a retail store. - Become the envy of all your friends when you create one masterful piece after another, employing a skill that few possess. Here's just a little taste of what's inside this book: - The basics of getting started - what you need and what you don't before doing your first project. - The "quick start" woodworking 101 section - how you can catch up to speed and "talk shop" like a pro. - The essential skills you can learn overnight... all of woodworking really comes down to 5 basic skills, and you can learn them quickly. - Safety first... stories of lost fingers and eyes can scare off newcomers. Here's how to be safe in your own shop -- with some clever and unusual tips, tricks, and tactics. - The 47-Piece Toolbox that will do 90% of all jobs. - Woods and finishes you need to know. How to choose the right wood and finish for your project -- and how to speak the lingo like a pro. - Working with antiques. How to repair and refinish antiques -- without destroying them. - The many faces of woodworking. The difference and details about being a carpenter, cabinet maker, carver, shipwright, luthier, cooper, pattern maker, or turner. - The quick & simple woodworker's glossary. - And much, much more! So, what are you waiting for?...Your woodworking project is waiting for you to enjoy making today!