Book suggestions for newbie

No single book will have everything, but one I found very helpful as an
introduction is "The Complete Book of Woodworking: Detailed Plans for
More Than 40 Fabulous Projects" (Amazon link below)
It has a very basic introduction to various types of wood, tools,
methods, joints, finishing, etc, along with several (probably 40, I
guess, but I haven't counted...) projects with lots of pictures.
Remember you don't have to do things exactly as they do them in a book
- you can do a lot with just hand tools or a handheld circular saw.
Also, I would suggest going to a local Barnes and Noble, Borders, or
public library and perusing their woodworking books.
One tool I would recommend getting before you start is a good
combination square (really nice ones are $50-100, and worth it if
you're going to continue with this hobby).
Good luck and have fun,
Andy

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1890621358/qid=1126623415/sr=8-3/ref=pd_bbs_3/102-2345074-5022531?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

On 13 Sep 2005 12:40:52 GMT, with neither quill nor qualm,
[email protected] (Steve) quickly quoth:

>This all started with an interest in making a small wine rack but I
>realized there are many possible projects I could tackle if I
>developed some basic skills. I have a few hand and power tools but
>not much skill at using them. I found lots of ebooks in groups but
>most are beyond my baby steps. A book I found in the library,
>"Basic Woodworking" by Sunset Books, is what I have in mind but it
>is out of print. I'd like have something on the bench when there is
>a free moment that I could learn to use tools, make jigs, and
>tackle projects. Any suggestions about something similar that is
>available currently? Many thanks.

Goto www.abebooks.com and search on "basic woodworking sunset"
You'll find some starting at only a buck apiece.

www.Ebay.com is another place to find OOP books.

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