All the essentials of fine furnituremaking and the intricacies of tool usethese innovative techniques will set beginners on the right path, help the more experienced develop their skills, and challenge expert woodworkers to reexamine their methods. David Charlesworth, a master teacher and carpenter, has seen firsthand for over 20 years where students run into problems, and he shows how careful preparation, in combination with wellchosen and cared for tools, can get even newcomers professional results. Become proficient on machines, power tools, and hand tools; cut joints that fit perfectly every time, as well as plain, secret, and twisted dovetails; and finetune the bench plane for astounding improvements in performance, control, and finish. Use Japanese and European chisels, plane a true face and edge, rout sliding dovetails, make accurate tenons, doweljoint carcasses, and show off your new proficiency on three projects.