Build More Stuff with Wood

Build skills and confidence, project by project. Master woodworker Asa Christiana is back with the second book in the “Build Stuff with Wood” series, a down-to-earth path into the craft of woodworking, designed for people of all backgrounds and budgets. Build More Stuff with Wood showcases basic tools and introduces three affordable woodworking machines, a portable tablesaw, a benchtop drill press, and a handy sanding unit. Asa will help you hone the skills needed to use them safely, opening the door to an exciting new array of projects. You will also learn how to use two essential hand tools, a block plane and a woodworking chisel, as well as a foolproof method for keeping them razor sharp and effective. The added tools and new techniques allow you to build a wide range of projects for the home and workshop. Whether you’re at the beginning of your woodworking journey or just looking for fun projects that don’t take months to complete, Build More Stuff with Wood will help you build skills and confidence. Asa Christiana worked for Fine Woodworking magazine for 15 years, 8 of them as chief editor. Today, he lives in Portland, Oregon, where he builds furniture and works as a freelance writer, editor, and photographer. He is the author of Build Stuff with Wood (Taunton Press, 2017) and Handmade: A Hands-On Guide (Taunton Press, 2018). Asa also teaches frequently at his local woodworking guild. Features: Tips for operating a portable tablesaw, a benchtop drill press, and a handy sanding unit Learn to use a block plane and woodworking chisels Master a foolproof method for sharpening hand plane irons and chisels Shop projects include a workbench, a tool cabinet, and a sharpening station Home projects include picture frames, benches and stools, a houseful of tables, and more Key concepts are highlighted throughout the book in “Secrets of the Craft” breakout boxes Specifications: Cover Style: Softcover Product Size: 8-1/2″ × 11″ Page Count: 224 pages ISBN: 9781641551748 Publisher: Taunton Press What’s Included: (1) Build More Stuff with Wood:12 New Projects for Beginning and Intermediate Woodworkers