Woodworking Basics: Mastering the Essentials of Craftsmanship

Woodworking Basics: Mastering the Essentials of Craftsmanship

<p><strong><i>Woodworking Basics</i></strong> presents an approach to learning woodworking that has proven successful for hundreds of people who have taken the author's introductory course over the past 20 years. <strong>Peter Korn's method helps new woodworkers learn the right techniques from the beginning.</strong> More experienced woodworkers can use it to <strong>master the classic furniture-making skills key to fine craftsmanship</strong>. <strong>Korn includes two attractive and useful projects -- a small bench and a side table with a door and drawer</strong> — providing you the opportunity to practice skills and develop confidence with tools. <br /><br /> <strong>This book provides a step-by-step introduction to all aspects of woodworking,</strong> <strong>including:</strong></p><br /><ul><br /><li><strong>Safe use of woodworking machinery</strong></li><br /><li><strong>Correct use of hand tools</strong></li><br /><li><strong>Milling a board four-square</strong></li><br /><li><strong>Cutting a mortise-and-tenon joint</strong></li><br /><li><strong>Cutting dovetails</strong></li><br /></ul>