Handwork in Wood

This work provides a practical manual for teaching and practicing woodworking, covering harvesting and sawmilling operations; seasoning, grading, and measuring lumber; selection and use of hand tools and fastenings; shop equipment, layout, and maintenance; construction of common joints and types of wooden structures; fundamental principles of joinery; and methods of surface finishing. Illustrated diagrams and technical descriptions accompany step-by-step procedures and safety and care advice, while a general bibliography and references offer further reading for instructors and craftsmen.