Woodworking for Beginners Handbook: The Step-by-Step Guide with Tools, Techniques, Tips and Starter Projects
About this ebook
Back in the days when I was starting with Wood Craft, I was desperately looking for the go-to guide about the processes and the tools involved.
Woodworking is a vast subject with many branches or sub-genres of this craft like Cabinet Making, Wood Carving, Joinery, Carpentry, and Woodturning.
The online content was information overload and not presented in a sequential manner. The books I referred were either focused on a few processes or assumed that I had the necessary information. Also, I found that most of the books were a little aged.
There are two ways of learning; one is learning from subject matter experts who have years of experience, and then there are people who are just a few steps ahead of you in their journey.
I am the second one, five years into this hobby, and still learning from the experts.
I still remember the initial doubts I had and the tips which helped me.
This book is for people who are in their first lap (0-3 years) of the wood-crafting journey and want to have a holistic idea of processes, tools, and need help in their initial projects.
I have included ample photographs of realistic projects of beginners explaining the process and standard operating procedure while starting.
In the last chapter, Appendix: I have provided a glossary of woodworking terms, the list of online resources available for free patterns, tips, and techniques.
Below is the flow of the information provided in the book:
- Introduction: The history and details of various branches of woodworking
- All about the wood: How to choose them; Hardwood, Softwood, Plywood, MDF all explained
- Woodworking tools: Hand and Power tool explained with best practices
- Processes and Techniques: The complete workflow of the woodworking process along with a detailed explanation of the usage of each tool
- Safety and Best Practices: This topic is highlighted throughout the book, and best practices with regards to hand and power tools explained in detail
- Gluing and Finishing
- 10 starter projects with step by step instructions
- Glossary of woodworking tools, sources for downloading the free plan
Also, you can download my additional bonus booklet with additional plans for more projects So, what are you waiting for? As said in the woodworking community:
Measure Twice and Cut Once and let's start the journey.
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I am a Business Consultant in mid-thirties with a Bachelor in Engineering & Master in Business Management.
I have worked in the areas of IT Advisory & Roadmap and Project Management for transformational projects. Currently, I am working with the public sector in e-Governance space, trying to take the benefits of technology to masses through innovation and customization.
This aspect of disruptive technology beyond regular discussions/implementation excites me. I am always looking for that case study in South America, Africa, or Asia where the rules of the game have been changed to solve the massive scale of the problem!
On the personal front, the last ten years have been a roller coaster ride managing career and family. My son is seven years old now and started school, so life is a bit settled lately.
Other than Technology, I am into Leather and Wood Crafting for the last five years. It is a perfect hobby for my weekends, and I have been enjoying crafting beautiful gifts for my family and friends.
I have been working consistently and, most importantly, enjoying my current phase of life, career, and growth. With all the experience and renewed vigor, I am sure to achieve my goals in a stipulated time frame. I decided to jot down my learning and skills along the way and share it with you.
Will See You Soon, Friend!
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