Handbook of Practical Woodworking Techniques

by Robert Lento

Packed with information, advice, and hundreds of illustrations, this is a perfect handy one-volume reference for all woodworkers. Every aspect is covered, including project planning and materials, tool selection and use, step-by-step project making, and finishing. Find out how to choose and care for hand tools, and how and when portable power tools can be used. Become familiar with stationary power equipment such as table saws and lathes. Important...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806913517
• ISBN13: 9780806913513
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.8" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

As reviewed in the February, 2000 "Library Journal"

Lento (Advanced Woodworking Projects) offers a concise but comprehensive guide to all aspects of woodworking, from project planning to process to tool selection and use. In seven chapters, the entire operation is detailed and profusely illustrated. He also includes a thorough introduction to finishing. Virtually every basic hand and power tool is described and illustrated, and all basic techniques are discussed. One could only ask for a guide for further information for those seeking more details. A short but useful and consistent index is included. Compact but indispensable for the weekend woodworker, this is highly recommended for all public libraries. -Alexander Hartmann, INFOPHILE Niles, IL

a worthwhile addition to your woodworking library

Great book, very easy to read. Lots of helpful photos. A must have for the weekend woodworker up to the expert. I highly recommend.

Handbook of Practical Woodworking Techniques

Robert Lento's work is very welcome. It is clearly written, logically organized, and comprehensive enough for the novice woodworker ( I have been working wood for thirty years and I discovered some new ideas.)Chapter 5, Step-By-Step Project Making, is worth the price of the book, if only to save the agony and possible mistakes in getting into and through a project. A good buy.