Book
Review:
Woodworking Beyond the Basics,
Projects and Techniques for the Advanced Woodworker
By William A. Wensel
If I had a dollar for every time I ponder what Paul Mennucci would do if he were here to guide me through my latest dilemma in woodworking I would be a millionaire. Mr. Mennucci was my High School shop teacher. Remember that inner wisdom that always helped you bring that project in or that little technique that made a light go on and took you to that next level. Or their was those motivational speech's that were just this side of Anthony Robins or Zig Ziggler. It is a quest for this insight a quest for knowledge that sends woodworkers to the bookstores trying to glean that that eludes than as craftsmen. In only a few hours William A. Wensel is able to help he offers wisdom that are contained in the pages of Woodworking: Beyond the Basics Right from the beginning Wensel puts you and your shop in perspective he takes you on a journey through your tool box and including but not limited to the best tool in your shop your mind. Once this evaluation and insight is complete Wensel exposes you to countless techniques and methods with a clarity and completeness many books lack The book has 17 shop jigs and fixtures explains their construction and use as you incorporate them through the 15 skill building projects each presented with a clarity seldom achieved.
In section three my personal favorite Wensel teaches the reader the Hieroglyphics of Cabinet making this I have found this section to be invaluable it has already saved me hundreds of dollars in avoided mistakes. I suggest the reader spend all the time that is nesseary to master this new language and technique.
Wensel a Shop Teacher and processional cabinetmaker brakes down the wall that has kept many woodworkers from success with their projects. Then Wensel gives the reader lifelong skills with which to build upon. Despite its title the book is essential reading for all beginners as well as the advanced craftsman. This offering has 243 pages 258 pictures and 90 mechanical drawings of jigs and fixtures for woodworker's as well as projects including a Roll Top Desk, A table in a bag and a Roll Top Computer Desk. Day Bed, Wall Unit,
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