Traditional Woodworking Techniques

An Essential Resource for Any Woodworker

Even if you have never made a single piece of furniture, Traditional Woodworking Techniques will show you how to make a variety of pieces while learning the fundamental concepts and techniques of handtool woodworking.

With the expert information and 400+ illustrations, this reference will guide you through the selection of material, the complexities of wood movement, the choice of joinery, and the mysteries of pleasing design. Starting with just a few basic handtools, you’ll progress from simple but useful projects to furniture that will be proudly used for generations.

Whether you work your way through every project, or simply dip into a particular chapter on dovetails, mortise-and-tenons, or drawermaking, Traditional Woodworking Techniques will lay the foundation for a thorough and life-long understanding of the craft.

Inside you’ll discover:
•Over 400 original, hand-drawn illustrations.
•9 projects designed to cover fundamental woodworking concepts and techniques.
•Individual chapters covering essential joints and other details of furnituremaking.
•An outline of furniture styles and a select bibliography for further reading.