Foundations of Woodworking gets to the very core of the craft of woodworking: laying out, cutting, and assembling joinery for furniture and other treasured wood objects. After an introductory chapter on the basic woodworking strategies that apply to anything you might build, author Michael Pekovich dives into a step-by-step, project-by-project description of the essential wood joints, from rabbets and dadoes through mortise and tenons to dovetails and miters, all in 288 pages. Master these joints – with a combination of hand tools and power tools – and the door is open to create just about any design you can think of.

Features:

• Begins with a chapter on basic woodworking strategies
• Includes step-by-step, project-by-project description of the essential wood joints, from rabbets and dadoes through mortise and tenons to dovetails and miters
• Concludes with a selection of inspiring projects, including a wall cabinet, a chimney cupboard, an arched entry table, a desk divider, a dining chair, and many more

Specifications:

• Cover Style: Hardcover
• Product Size: 8.5" x 10.88"
• Page Count: 288
• Author: Michael Pekovich
• Publisher: Taunton Press
• ISBN: 9781641551625

What's Included:

• (1) The Foundations of Woodworking Book: Essential Joinery Techniques and Building Strategies