The Ultimate Manual for Any Aspiring Do-It-Yourselfer!
A Reference for the Rest of Us.
This book is the perfect beginner's manual for aspiring do-it yourselfers. Step-by-step 2-colour illustrations guide you though the basics of classic carpentry tools, and how to select the best materials for a particular job.
The book shows you the fundamentals of measuring accurately, marking distances, cutting and drilling and how to avoid costly mistakes whether doing it yourself or hiring an outside contractor. The book also covers how to use power tools and when a simpler tool may do just as well; how to select timber; and expert tips on installing doors, windows, benchtops, cabinetry and mouldings.
The authors discuss how to make projects safe as well as beautiful with tons of advice on taking precautions with power tools and potentially toxic wood finishers and stains.
