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Collins Complete Woodworker’s Manual

The Collins Complete Woodworker’s Manual is quite possibly the definitive woodworking book. It covers the basics, from tools and setting up a workshop to materials, to design, construction, technique and skills. Every element of woodworking is detailed - joints, bending wood, veneering and marquetry, woodcarving and finishing. The only criticism that can be levelled at the book is that it covers so much that there can’t be much detail on any one topic, but as a basic reference work, it can’t be beaten. This is essentially the woodworker’s dictionary - or possibly bible.