Woodworking is a useful and enjoyable skill that anyone can learn. If you've ever wished you knew how to make things out of wood, this book is the perfect place to start. You'll be amazed at how simple it is to build fun and practical wooden items as you work through the easy lessons inside. Each of the woodworking projects in this book can be completed in just a few hours. Designed to teach basic woodworking skills, they require only ordinary lumber and simple hand and power tools that you may already own. Each new project builds on what you learned before, allowing you to become more self-confident as your skills increase. Inside you'll learn how to: " Read drawings, measure, and transfer dimensions " Choose suitable wood for your project " Saw square edges and ends in wood " Drill round holes and saw other curved shapes " Join wood using nails and glue " Sand wood to create smooth surfaces, edges, and corners " Finish off your project with paint or varnish