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Woodworking Basics: Mastering the Essentials of Craftsmanship
Contributor(s): Korn, Peter (Author)

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 ISBN: 156158620X     ISBN-13: 9781561586202
Publisher: Taunton Press
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Binding Type: Paperback
Published: October 2003
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Annotation: Based on a two-week course in woodworking fundamentals offered at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Camden, Maine, this book takes a traditional approach to teaching, with the idea that learning basic skills is essential to craftsmanship. In the process, the book covers all the bases--from working with hand tools to cutting dovetails. Includes two complete projects: a bench and a small cabinet.
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BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General
- House & Home | Do-it-yourself - Carpentry
- Crafts & Hobbies | Carving
Dewey: 684.08
LCCN: 2003005043
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.4" W x 10.8" L (1.40 lbs) 192 pages
Features: Illustrated, Index, Price on Product
 
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Woodworking Basics 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. Peter Korn's method helps new woodworkers learn the right techniques from the beginning. More experienced woodworkers can use it to master the classic furniture-making skills key to fine craftsmanship. Korn includes two attractive and useful projects -- a small bench and a side table with a door and drawer -- providing you the opportunity to practice skills and develop confidence with tools.

This book provides a step-by-step introduction to all aspects of woodworking, including:

  • Safe use of woodworking machinery
  • Correct use of hand tools
  • Milling a board four-square
  • Cutting a mortise-and-tenon joint
  • Cutting dovetails

Contributor Bio(s): Korn, Peter: -

Korn is the director of the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine, which offers hands-on workshops in woodworking. He is the author of Working with Wood (The Taunton Press, 1993.)
 
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