Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Working with Wood

This thorough illustrated guide covers every aspect of woodworking, including the nature of timber and how the unique properties of different species of tree affect woodworking processes. The book covers:Design Joinery Adhesives Finishes Machining Bending Wood Harvesting, Drying and Storing Timber Identifying Wood Natural Properties of Timber * Taunton's most successful series ever launched expands to include 15 illustrated, step-by-step sections covering all aspects of woodworking. A complete course in one volume! * STEP-BY-STEP PICTORIAL REFERENCE, organised for quick reference. * Over 900 colour photographs, plus drawings, illustrate all the methods from half-blind dovetails to gooseneck molding.