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Create beautiful furniture and decorative items the fun and easy way®!
Want to work with wood? This friendly guide gets you started in the basics, from selecting the right type of wood and the best hand and power tools to the nuts and bolts of joining, sanding, and finishing wood. You'll make a simple bookcase and move on to create tables and cabinets that will last a lifetime.
Discover how to:
Get the hang of your tools and outfit a workshopChoose the right wood cut for youWork with wood joints and edgingSet up a workshop and store your toolsApply adhesives, stains, paints, oils, and varnishesProtect yourself from injury THE DUMMIES WAY®
Explanations in plain English"Get in, get out" informationIcons and other navigational aidsTear-out cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and fun