At 448 pages, and with more than 1,000 lavish full-color illustrations, easy-to-follow diagrams, and, step-by-step guides to walk the aspiring craftsman through each and every phase of the process, this new edition outstrips all competitors in affordability, accessibility, and comprehensiveness. Indeed, it is the only volume readers need to set up their own workshops and begin creating fantastic woodworking projects right away.

An A-list team of master craftsmen and do-it-yourself pros from the North American Woodworking Club have pooled their expertise in these pages, drawing upon materials developed especially for their Handyman Library Book Club. Now they pass along all the essential skills, proven techniques, and insider tips they possess. And now, as a unique bonus, they've used their best ideas on design to suggest more than 40 exciting project ideas to get readers started! This bonus feature makes Woodworking two books in one, really, as it jump-starts the readers' creativity and fires their imagination in addition to giving them a thorough command of all the tools they'll need to make their designs a reality.