Woodworking 101 for Women: How to Speak the Language, Buy the Tools & Build Fabulous Furniture from Start to Finish
Nearly half of all new woodworkers are female--but few guides focus especially on their needs. Here's one that does. Written by professional woodworker Marilyn MacEwen, it gives women the skills and confidence to enter this traditionally masculine preserve, from mastering complex techniques to handling advanced projects. In detail, MacEwen covers wood types and their characteristics, shows how to set up an efficient workshop, discusses and demystifies tools, explains how to read woodworking plans, and offers 16 practical and great-looking items to make, including a bed, chair, CD cabinet, and dining room table. Plus, there are invaluable tips on the ergonomics of working with wood with a woman's physique, and how to deal with the macho culture of the lumberyard.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1579906087
ISBN13:9781579906085
Release Date:November 2006
Publisher:Lark Books (NC)
Length:208 Pages
Weight:1.74 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 7.4" x 10.0"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Great for beginners and advanced alike
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I bought this book for a friend who loves do-it-yourself projects and has some experience with woodworking. She found this to be a great resource, and has already applied some of what she learned about tools in particular. It's not just for women!
If it's good enough for a woman...it could be even better for a man
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I'm a man and I'm getting into woodworking. I'm good with my hands and have built basic furniture pieces but never learned technical stuff. I've been reading magazines and looking for a good woodworking book. I came across this one by "accident". It was mis-shelved. Curiosity got me and I flipped through it. I was really impressed. 1. It's very clear. 2. It comes from good experience. 3. It's concise. 4. This lady has some creative touches in her furniture design. 5. It's no-nonsense construction. This is fine woodworking made simple. 6. It's more than 101...I'd say it's 101-401. 7. This book is better than several I have seen or purchased. It is a good book as a compliment to other books. This is not your encyclopedia. It's not a large book with 20 projects. It's small with only a few.
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