Exploring Woodworking provides the essential knowledge that beginning students require to complete a wide range of small projects and for further study in carpentry, cabinetmaking, or residential construction. Written for the beginners, this text introduces a wide variety of woods and their characteristics in addition to basic techniques using hand and power tools. Students gain a foundation in safety, math skills, measurement, and tool identification throughout the print and digital resources. This content is built around many chances for hands-on application with activity questions at the end of each lesson as well as updated project plans and product designs. Information regarding woodworking operations, such as drilling and sawing, is presented in individual chapters to ensure in-depth coverage.
Exploring Woodworking provides the essential knowledge that beginning students require to complete a wide range of small projects and for further study in carpentry, cabinetmaking, or residential construction. Written for the beginners, this text introduces a wide variety of woods and their characteristics in addition to basic techniques using hand and power tools. Students gain a foundation in safety, math skills, measurement, and tool identification throughout the print and digital resources. This content is built around many chances for hands-on application with activity questions at the end of each lesson as well as updated project plans and product designs. Information regarding woodworking operations, such as drilling and sawing, is presented in individual chapters to ensure in-depth coverage.
