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Get a practical woodworking guide that covers workshop basics, tools, measuring, cutting, joinery, finishing, and 40 step by step project plans.

  • 40 woodworking project plans
  • Workshop setup and safety
  • Measuring, cutting, joinery, and finishing
  • Projects for the home, yard, and shop
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40 Project PlansA large collection of projects to choose from
Workshop EssentialsShop setup, safety, lumber, and maintenance
Woodworking SkillsMeasuring, cutting, joinery, drilling, and finishing
Useful ProjectsHome, outdoor, kids, and shop projects

More Than a Book of Plans

The guide starts with woodworking fundamentals and practical skills, then moves into a large collection of projects.

Chapter 1

Workshop Essentials

Shop setup, safety equipment, tool maintenance, hardwoods, softwoods, and buying lumber.

Chapter 2

Woodworking Tools and Skills

Measuring and layout, cutting, joinery, drilling, shaping, fastening, sanding, and finishing.

Chapter 3

Projects to Build

Indoor furnishings, outdoor furniture, accessories, kids projects, and workshop projects.

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Here are actual pages from The Art of Woodworking. The book includes measured plans, illustrated diagrams, cut lists, and step by step building photos.

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Measured plans and cut lists
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Step by step building photos
Actual measured woodworking diagram from The Art of Woodworking
Detailed project diagrams

40 Plans Inside

The project section includes builds such as a night stand, jewelry box, bookcase, schoolhouse desk, planters, patio table and chairs, potting bench, workbench, and deluxe tool chest.

✓Indoor furnishings and accessories
✓Outdoor furniture and accessories
✓Projects for kids
✓Workshop projects
✓Illustrated woodworking techniques

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The Art of Woodworking guide shown on this page, including its woodworking instruction and 40 project plans.

What kinds of projects are included?

The project section covers indoor furnishings, outdoor furniture and accessories, kids projects, and workshop projects.

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The book covers fundamentals as well as more involved woodworking skills, so there is material for different experience levels.

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