What do you think?
Rate this book
Collins Complete Woodworker's Manual
This guide covers topics such woodworking tools; raw materials; techniques and constructions; veneering and marquetry; and use of glass, metal and leather with wood.
320 pages, Hardcover
First published September 4, 1989
20 people are currently reading
244 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
February 16, 2019
As a complete beginner, I purchased this to start learning about and practicing woodworking - it has been absolutely brilliant! It has so much information about the different types of wood and what they are used for, and the different tools, what they are used for and how to use them (step by step guides with illustrations).
It is clear, well written and well laid out, with plenty of photos and illustrations. I have already learnt so much and with so much of the book still to use and read!
I would highly recommend this book as a tool for anybody looking to learn about woodworking practice, wood and its uses, and for practical step by step woodworking advice and guidance.
It is clear, well written and well laid out, with plenty of photos and illustrations. I have already learnt so much and with so much of the book still to use and read!
I would highly recommend this book as a tool for anybody looking to learn about woodworking practice, wood and its uses, and for practical step by step woodworking advice and guidance.
November 28, 2024
If you have only one book on woodworking- this is the one. It is truly my bible!
Includes chapters on:
1. Wood the material pp 9-68
2. Designing in wood pp 69-104
3. Hand tools pp105-152
4. Power Tools pp153-186
5. Machine Tools pp187-230
6. Home workshops pp231-236
7. Joint-making pp237-270
8. Bending wood pp271-278
9. Veneering and Marquetry pp279-292
10. Woodcarving pp293-304
11. Finishing wood pp305-332
12. Fixings and fittings pp333-342
Includes chapters on:
1. Wood the material pp 9-68
2. Designing in wood pp 69-104
3. Hand tools pp105-152
4. Power Tools pp153-186
5. Machine Tools pp187-230
6. Home workshops pp231-236
7. Joint-making pp237-270
8. Bending wood pp271-278
9. Veneering and Marquetry pp279-292
10. Woodcarving pp293-304
11. Finishing wood pp305-332
12. Fixings and fittings pp333-342
November 11, 2023
Super thorough and methodically laid out book
October 5, 2023
"Bend me, shape me, any way you want me."
This book is more than just veneer. It has the look and feel of a coffee table book. There are glossy pictures and plenty of diagrams. However, after the shock and awe, you will find this an excellent overview of many woodworking disciplines. This book has information on everything from the history and makeup of various kinds of wood to tools used in multiple types of woodworking.
My interest is mostly in turning and turning tools. A tab in the margin of the book page leads you to similar information on the subject. This is the in-print version of a Hyperlink.
After absorbing this book, you will have a better feel for how you want to proceed. Then the book is still useful for reference. If you do not indulge, at least you can hold an intelligent conversation.
This book is more than just veneer. It has the look and feel of a coffee table book. There are glossy pictures and plenty of diagrams. However, after the shock and awe, you will find this an excellent overview of many woodworking disciplines. This book has information on everything from the history and makeup of various kinds of wood to tools used in multiple types of woodworking.
My interest is mostly in turning and turning tools. A tab in the margin of the book page leads you to similar information on the subject. This is the in-print version of a Hyperlink.
After absorbing this book, you will have a better feel for how you want to proceed. Then the book is still useful for reference. If you do not indulge, at least you can hold an intelligent conversation.
August 23, 2016
Good, but dated in parts.
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews