Stephen Corbett Books

The complete practical woodworking book - a definitive reference guide for the beginner and the accomplished woodworking enthusiast alike.

No matter how simple or complex your woodworking goals, the same basic skills are needed: selecting and cutting wood, shaping, assembling and sanding the components, and using the right tools for the job. This book provides a grounding in each of these areas, showing how to improve skill levels as you become more experienced.

A comprehensive guide to learning new woodworking skills, mastering jointmaking, advanced techniques and fine wood finishing, this book demonstrates the basic techniques, providing a solid foundation on which to build your skills and knowledge. Learn about your material with a useful guide to using softwood and hardwood, and all about hand tools and power tools – what you need to start with and how to use them safely, as well as practical advice on setting up your own workshop at home. The book covers all the ways of jointing furniture a beginner will need. It also provides information on advanced techniques, such as carving and woodturning, plus instructions on finishing wood, varnishing and French polishing. There are 20 practical projects, including a simple magazine rack, a classic mirror frame and an elegant ash table. With step-by-step instructions and over 1200 photographs and diagrams, this is an essential guide to creating beautiful objects with wood.

V kompletní praktické příručce najdete veškeré informace o dřevě, jeho vlastnostech a způsobech opracování. Návody na výrobu bytových doplňků a dekorativních předmětů jsou rozvrženy do jednotlivých etap a lehce srozumitelných pokynů. Výklad provází detailní plánky, nákresy a řada fotografií.