Everything you need to start woodworking with hand tools!

Sometimes we cut it with a saw. Other times, we split it with an ax or shave it with a knife. This book explains why we choose each tool and how to pick the right cut for any project. As Rex likes to say: "Trust me, it’s not hard.

For many woodworkers, buying new tools can mean a lot of guesswork and experimentation. Burch shows you how to use your tools correctly and safely. Both portable and stationary woodworking tools are covered.

Here are the tools that serious woodworkers turn to on a daily basis, as well as how to use and care for them. Every woodworker, whether beginner or pro, should keep this reference guide near the workbench.

Explains the different types of woodworking hand tools, what they are used for, which ones are essential, and how to maintain them

In this book, you'll learn to set up a hand-tool woodworking shop, then discover the toolset, practice the skillset, and understand the mindset—effectively completing a comprehensive course in hand-tool woodworking.

Discusses furniture construction, upholstery, cabinetmaking, patternmaking, boatbuilding, finishing materials, hand and power tools, establishing a home workshop, and job opportunities in woodworking.