This guide covers essential woodworking tools and techniques, from choosing and cutting lumber to planning, measuring, marking, cutting, shaping, and joining. It includes practical information, 600 full-color photographs, troubleshooting tips, power tool control, selecting and using essential hand tools, and original projects for children’s toys, simple furniture, and bird boxes. The “Wood Identifier” section provides key characteristics of each lumber type and best usage. This book serves as a good primer for people to get introduced to woodworking.