Wood Work: A Step-By-Step Photographic Guide to Successful Woodworking

by D.K. Publishing

From carving and veneering to jewelry boxes and custom cabinetry, "Woodwork" is the ultimate visual guide to every essential woodworking technique.

Featuring an attractive range of finely crafted projects in easy-to-follow step-by-step detail, from household items to furniture, "Woodwork" is an inspiring book for woodworking enthusiasts who want to develop their skills, whether a beginner or more advanced woodworker.

Genres: Woodwork, Reference, Art, Crafts

402 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far this has come in extremely handy for 2 projects that came to me on a whim. Its a great reference book. A handyman's picture book and for those of us that learn visually its just what I need. I'm currently hoarding this book from the library but its so useful I might go out and buy it. Its the size of a coffee table book and that is nice for ease of use while working with tools. Further proof that those new e-readers can't replace all hard copies.

[Wipa Mj]

Good book

[Chan Fry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comprehensive and easy to follow, but note that it's written with British woodworking terms ("rebate" instead of "rabbet", for example, and "thicknesser" instead of "planer"). I'm glad my local library had a copy.

[Kartik · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was looking for a book that would make me want to carpentry with hand tools only. This book managed to stoke my interest in carpentry again. I can see myself referring to this book for a long while.

[Alex]

Some good projects in this one - chopping board, frames, shelf/coat rack, bookcase, table, cabinet, bench, box, coffee table, chest, dresser (low dresser).
Simple, modern design.

[Kris]

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[Πέτρος Παπαγεωργίου · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely book in many ways, lots of beautiful pictures, loads of information, ideas...
Makes you want to go and get started!!
Very informative. Very good quality.