The ultimate step-by-step guide to essential woodworking skills, techniques, tools, tips and tricks.

• Comprehensive guide filled with information for woodworkers of all levels
• More than 40 projects, with detailed plans and materials lists for both indoor and outdoor furnishings
• Over 1,200 photographs, step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, and illustrations throughout 480 pages
• Expert advice on setting up shop, safety, using tools, making jigs & joints, applying finishes, and more
• Projects include chairs, sun loungers, picture frames, mantel clocks, and more

The Complete Guide to Woodworking features detailed plans for 40 stunning projects for woodworkers of all levels, plus more than 1,200 step-by-step illustrations across 480 pages. For beginners and experienced woodworkers alike, this is the ultimate step-by-step guide.

New woodworkers will learn how to set up shop, understand the tools, learn the principles of basic design, and practice essential woodworking techniques while creating home accessories, furnishings, outdoor projects, workshop projects, and more. Experienced crafters will enjoy enhancing their skills and learning something new.

From the principles of basic design to techniques to a gallery of 40 complete plans for fabulous woodworking projects, this thorough and attractive book provides all the information you need to become a master woodworker and have a houseful of fine furnishings to show for the effort!

"If you are going to buy only one woodworking book, this should be it."
-Library Journal