A must-have guide for woodworkers and woodcarvers filled with essential information about carving tools and techniques.

The practical information in this shop-tested manual gives woodworkers everything they need to know about their favorite material: wood. Woodworkers will learn how wood behaves in response to atmospheric humidity, how to measure its moisture content, how to shop for wood, how to manage various lumber grades and defects, how to work with manufactured boards and veneers, and how to harvest and season their own wood. Several woodworking projects are also detailed in this guide, including how to build a solar kiln to season wood and how to build storage racks. An extensive listing of wood species with working properties and full-color photos helps woodworkers save money on their next project by choosing the appropriate species and grade of wood.

With a focus on the intricate art of joinery, this instructional handbook lays the foundation for a skill that all woodworkers need. Whether making a simple tabletop or an ornate chest, strong joints give items remarkable longevity and an attractive design in addition to showcasing true attention to craftsmanship. Woodworkers will learn how to master the various families of joinery-from the most basic butt joints to half-blind dovetails, tongue-and-groove joints, and beyond. The clear illustrations, comprehensive details, and compact size make this an ideal shop companion for all woodworkers. Author Bio: John Kelsey is a journalist, an editor, and a writer specializing in woodworking and furniture making. He is a former editor in chief of Fine Woodworking magazine and a publisher of woodworking and home building books at the Taunton Press. He is the author of several woodworking books, including Furniture Projects for the Deck and Lawn and Kid Crafts: Woodworking and works as the editorial director for Fox Chapel Publishing. He lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Book of projects designed to give beginners the experience of work in a wide number of carving styles.

Get Back to Basics with the core information every woodworker needs. This book will give you a clear roadmap of wood knowledge, from assessing the lumber you find to discovering the elegant tradition of green woodworking.

Presents an introduction to woodworking, covering wood, joinery, woodworking machines, and hand tools, and including illustrated, step-by-step instructions for five projects.

*Sharpening hand tools *Sharpening power tools *Tips and methods *Uses plain-spoken language *Section on bench stones, bench grinders, and other supplies