Book Recommendation

[Ricardo]

Hi, Can anyone recommend a good book for a beginner that covers the basics.

E.G. Sawing and sanding Screwing and gluing Planeing Basic joints Tools Varnishing Etc, Etc.........................

[Mark Jerde]

Check your local public library if you haven't. I currently have 9 woodworking books checked out from my local library. I find it helpful to read the same basic information from several different viewpoints.

HTH.

-- Mark

[Andy Dingley]

Any of several dozen books. Take a look around, find one where you personally like the author's style. Robert Wearing's is good.

Jeff Gorman's web site

Basic joints

Now you're getting into the real stuff. Tage Frid

Ignore tools. Everyone gets hung up on tools, when it's the product that matters more. The other books will tell you quite enough for the basics. A few specialist books on tools like the table saw, router or bandsaw will be more use, as you need them,.

Flexner

Don't be too quick to varnish things either - there are many other finishes worth looking at.

You missed out wood. There's a lot to learn about it. Hoadley's "Understanding Wood" is excellent, but hard going. Try an easy start with the October issue of Fine Woodworking - an inspiration magazine anyway.

Your first projects will probably be in plywood or other man-made sheets. When you move towards solid timber, then you should certainly study some of the moisture and movement issues.

-- Smert' spamionam

[Ricardo]

Many thanks......