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OverviewIt is a practical, illustrated guide to all the basic woodworking tasks, in step-by-step pictures. How to fit shelves and architraves, replace skirting boards and picture rails, fix cladding, hang doors, replace doors and drawers, and install door locks and security locks on windows. It offers practical information about different types of wood, boards, joints, hinges, fixtures and fittings. A guide to the hand tools, power tools and safety equipment you will need for working with wood. It offers basic steps on how to prepare and finish wood surfaces with stain, wax or paint, including helpful tips on staining and varnishing. Useful techniques include boxing-in pipes, tongue-and-grooved boarding, fixing cladding and replacing picture rails and dado rails. Most homes contain a large proportion of wood, either in the fabric of the building or as part of the internal fittings such as floors, skirting boards, window frames and shelves. This book will give you the information and confidence to tackle some of the repairs and maintenance that are always needed around the home. Do-it-yourself renovations can be satisfying, and will save you money. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mike CollinsPublisher: Anness Publishing Imprint: Lorenz Books Dimensions: Width: 14.30cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.249kg ISBN: 9780754826682ISBN 10: 0754826686 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 16 May 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMike Collins is a woodworking specialist and a regular contributor and product tester for The Woodworker. He has edited several books on woodworking. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |