The Complete Guide to Woodworking: +40 Amazing Woodworking Projects for Your Home

By Johannes Poulard

Book Overview

The Complete Guide to Woodworking is intended for the eccentric hobbyist or do-it-yourselfer who wants things which are unique and not the typical run of the mill woodworking project books found in most home improvement stores and hobby shops. There is something for everyone in this book. Do-it-yourselfers can get a lot out of "The Complete Guide to Woodworking". Learn how to hang doors, fix windows, build shelves and furniture. Get unique ideas for remodeling projects or for new home construction. Build your own furniture and learn how to use the more common and not so common woodworking tools. In this book, you will be learning to make tables, chairs, and stools with fancy legs by learning how to use a lave to round posts and making different beads on the legs with the use of different shaping knives for the lave. Windows and doors are the most problematic projects for do-it-yourselfers. In "The Complete Guide to Woodworking", you will not only learn how to do the conventional double-hung windows, but you can get ideas for different windows, such as French doors, and other different window and door styles. When it comes to furniture and storage, "The Complete Guide to Woodworking" gives you ideas for simple shelving from heavy duty storage in your basement, garage, or tool shed to the more delicate decorative shelves to hold all your trinkets and collectibles. Learn how to make great fixed bookshelves for your study, den, or parlor with a moving stepping stool affixed to a guide rail. Hobbyists can have a blast with "The Complete Guide to Woodworking" also. Learn how to make your unique projects including to a brief intro to woodcarving. Learn how to build boats. The final chapter is specifically dedicated to maritime woodworking projects, basically building your own small boat. Learn the basics on building a scow, bunt, and skiff. Learn how to make your own ores and riggings for sailboats. You will also learn how to make your own rudders and masts for your sailboat. "The Complete Guide to Woodworking" is a book which is fun for the whole family. Follow the instructions in the book to remodel or personalize your home to make it completely yours, learn about wood finishes and different tools, and more. Enjoy doing the projects and have fun.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 151767462X
• ISBN13: 9781517674625
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"