Book suggestions for newbie

Sep 13, 2005 2 Replies
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This all started with an interest in making a small wine rack but I realized there are many possible projects I could tackle if I developed some basic skills. I have a few hand and power tools but not much skill at using them. I found lots of ebooks in groups but most are beyond my baby steps. A book I found in the library, "Basic Woodworking" by Sunset Books, is what I have in mind but it is out of print. I'd like have something on the bench when there is a free moment that I could learn to use tools, make jigs, and tackle projects. Any suggestions about something similar that is available currently? Many thanks.


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No single book will have everything, but one I found very helpful as an introduction is "The Complete Book of Woodworking: Detailed Plans for More Than 40 Fabulous Projects" (Amazon link below) It has a very basic introduction to various types of wood, tools, methods, joints, finishing, etc, along with several (probably 40, I guess, but I haven't counted...) projects with lots of pictures. Remember you don't have to do things exactly as they do them in a book

- you can do a lot with just hand tools or a handheld circular saw. Also, I would suggest going to a local Barnes and Noble, Borders, or public library and perusing their woodworking books. One tool I would recommend getting before you start is a good combination square (really nice ones are $50-100, and worth it if you're going to continue with this hobby). Good luck and have fun, Andy

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On 13 Sep 2005 12:40:52 GMT, with neither quill nor qualm, snipped-for-privacy@yahoo.com (Steve) quickly quoth:

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and search on "basic woodworking sunset" You'll find some starting at only a buck apiece.

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is another place to find OOP books.

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