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 enlarge | Author: Andy Rae
Publisher: Taunton
Category: Book
List Price: $39.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 10080
Format: Illustrated
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 308
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.6
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 9.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 1561584029
Dewey Decimal Number: 684.104
EAN: 9781561584024
ASIN: 1561584029
Publication Date: October 15, 2001
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 The benchmark book on furniture making August 4, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It is well known that woodworkers have different styles. I think Andy Ray's style will work for majority people trying to learn woodworking. His writing is clear, and he also presents thoughts in logical way. Thus, the book precisely explain why he does this way but not another.
Great Resource for Beginners July 5, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this book because I had the interest to learn more about furniture design and building technique. It's very well written, easy to understand and the quality photos help visualize the instructions of the author. It's a great resource to beginners because of the structure of the book. It starts with basic tools and their use, workshop design, and then moves on to basic wood explanations and building techniques. It also gives you ideas on additional readings if you'd like to research a topic in more detail. I would recommend this book to anyone that is interested woodworking by making it a part of your home library.
Great literature for a novice or tradesman May 25, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book has plenty to offer anyone. A lot of it was review for me, but it is always good to make sure you don't forget the basics as you move forward in carpentry - it's like trying to attempt calculus without algebra.
I have read this from cover to cover and feel I could read it again to pick up on the little things I missed. It is indeed as it's titled, the "complete" guide. I will say that some basic knowledge will be instrumental for fully grasping and understanding this book, but for the most part, explinations are clear, concise, and simple. There are a few charts in this book that make it very handy and also some very good pointers - some of it is very helpful, but doesnt' seem to be able to adhere to any of my brain cells, so this is one book I like to have close to my shop.
Overall, I'm pleased with this book, and can't wait to read Taunton Press' Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery, which is referred to in this book from time to time.
 Very basic level book March 25, 2007
3 out of 18 found this review helpful
I am reluctant to put much effort into writing a review about a entry level text. The information contained within is generic and simplistic. If you can distinguish between a hammer and a nail this book is not for you. I'm going to give mine to my 10 year old neighbor.
Great Books January 9, 2007
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
I ordered these books as a gift for my woodworking wife and she loved them. Lots of pictures and good detail. Even the used book in the set was in good condition. I am excited for the third one of the set to be printed so I can complete her collection. The books are heavy duty and well constructed with heavy paper and lots of full color pictures and diagrams.
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