Working with Wood

Working with Wood describes how to build attractive and useful cabinets and furniture while learning a wealth of woodworking information.

32 essential skills are presented in 7 projects. You'll learn about:

• Types of woods available at lumberyards and home centers
• Which woods are easy to cut and shape
• Which woods require more patience and skill to plane and smooth
• Which woods accept which stains and finishes best
• How to make a variety of joints
• What is the appropriate use for each joint
• Design features and variations

No two projects use the same woods or the exact same joinery.

Each project presents a unique challenge so you receive a thorough overview of the most important skills a woodworker needs to know.

The projects appear in order of difficulty from simplest to more complicated.