World's biggest collection of reader-written, shop-tested, photo-illustrated woodworking tips and techniques. One, two or three to a page. 730 total, more available in recent issues.

Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with these 22 functional and decorative furniture projects. Superb step-by-step photographs and excellent working drawings help ensure success. The time to complete each project ranges from a few hours to a couple of weekends, making this book an ideal resource for transforming your backyard or deck. From Adirondack chairs, patio bars, and picnic tables to showcase Victorian trellises and planters, these attractive pieces will beautify your outdoor space.

Have you ever wanted to get into woodworking but didn't know where to start or know what size shop you will need? Maybe you like the idea of woodworking as a way to turn a profit, occupy down time, or just to learn a new skill. Or perhaps you found a field that you are interested but you don't know what tools you need to buy? Well, you've come to the right place! There are a lot of websites, DIY instructions, and blogs out there that will show you the easy way or 'hack' of how to build furniture, but a true woodworker takes skill, knowledge, and practice to create works of art that will last generations. Don't fall for the 'quick' and 'simple' gimmicks. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Must Have Woodworking Tools Joinery Techniques Woodcarving Fundamentals Your Free Bonus And Much, much more! With easy step-by-step instructions for beginner-friendly projects, you can make your shelves, workbench, stool, chairs, tables, wine racks, and shoe display. But you don’t have to stop there; this handy book includes intermediate and advanced projects so you can gain even more skill. Get this book today!!

You've seen a few shows on TV, and working with wood looks like it could be quite entertaining and rewarding. After all, you get to create something that you can proudly display to your friends and family. But where and how do you begin to move from expressed interest to hands-on experience? Woodworking For Dummies shows you how your raw building materials stack up, with everything you wood need to know about hardwood, softwood, plywood, veneer wood, plain-sawn wood, rift-cut wood, quarter-sawn wood, solid wood, man-made wood, and more. This down-to-earth guide gives you the goods on how boards are made from trees and the characteristics of hardwood and softwood species, plus all the buzz on Gearing up with the right tools Putting safety first in your workshop Using adhesives and glue Working with wood joints Smoothing it out by sanding and filling Adding color with stains and paints Protecting your work with topcoats Whether you want to put together a simple plywood bookcase or an incredible solid oak dining table, Woodworking For Dummies can help you get organized as you craft your plans for a piece that'll reflect your personal touch. You'll discover how to Measure and mark your wood Distinguish among saw designs Choose and use sharpening tools Hone in on hot melt glue Speed things up with modern frame joints Get down to the nitty-gritty on nails Apply water-based polyurethanes This handy reference packs in essential information for the novice woodworker and some advanced tips and tricks to jumpstart any woodworker's existing skills. Includes detailed illustrations and how-to photos.

This practical guide helps woodworkers turn their hobby into profit by learning where to market their work and how to set the right prices and build repeat business.

Getting the Very Best From Your Router is an honest and straightforward guide to what will become the most precise cutting tool in your shop. Better yet, the book helps you match your gains in precision with gains in versatility. You'll soon be using your router effectively in applications that may never have occurred to you before. Warner compares bits and routers, shows you what to look for in a well-designed tool, and helps you understand which router to use for what purpose. The book is packed with illustrations. To get a professional-quality cut, you've got to develop a professional-quality touch. That's what Warner will help you do. With Getting the Very Best From Your Router, you'll learn that there really are no limits. Just precision woodworking.

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