Summaries of books about Woodwork & Carpentry:
Bushcraft 101
A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival
Dave Canterbury
The book provides practical advice on the essential skills needed for outdoor survival, such as building shelter, finding water, and identifying edible plants. It also offers guidance on selecting gear, crafting tools, and navigating through the wilderness with traditional bushcraft techniques.
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The Dangerous Book for Boys
Conn Iggulden|Hal Iggulden
The book is a compendium of activities, skills, and trivia designed to engage and educate boys on a variety of topics, ranging from building treehouses and go-carts to understanding historical battles and learning about famous quotes. It also includes practical advice on topics like girls, first aid, and proper grammar, aiming to inspire a sense of adventure and a thirst for knowledge.
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Complete Starter Guide to Whittling
24 Easy Projects You Can Make in a Weekend
Chris Lubkemann
The book provides beginners with step-by-step instructions on how to create 24 simple whittling projects, ranging from utensils and figurines to animals and ornaments, all designed to be completed within a short time frame. It also includes fundamental techniques, tool advice, and wood selection tips to help novices master the craft of whittling.
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The Bushcraft Boxed Set
Bushcraft 101; Advanced Bushcraft; The Bushcraft Field Guide to Trapping, Gathering, & Cooking in the Wild; Bushcraft First Aid
Dave Canterbury|Jason A. Hunt
The set provides comprehensive guidance on wilderness survival skills, covering essential techniques for outdoor living such as crafting tools, shelter building, fire making, foraging, trapping, and preparing wild food. It also includes vital information on navigating the challenges of the wild, with a dedicated volume on administering first aid in outdoor environments.
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20-Minute Whittling Projects
Fun Things to Carve from Wood
Tom Hindes
The book provides readers with a collection of simple whittling projects that can be completed in a short time frame, each accompanied by step-by-step instructions and illustrations. It covers a range of items from animals and characters to practical objects, catering to both beginners and experienced carvers looking for quick and enjoyable tasks.
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Advanced Bushcraft
An Expert Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival
Dave Canterbury
The book provides in-depth guidance on honing wilderness survival skills beyond the basics, covering advanced techniques for procuring food, navigating without a compass, and crafting tools and shelters from natural materials. It serves as a comprehensive resource for those looking to elevate their bushcraft expertise and self-reliance in the wild.
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Primitive Technology
A Survivalist's Guide to Building Tools, Shelters, and More in the Wild
John Plant
The book provides detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs for crafting survival tools and shelters using only natural materials found in the wild. It covers a range of projects from simple fire-starting techniques to more complex structures like huts and pottery, emphasizing self-sufficiency and primitive skills.
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Good Clean Fun
Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop
Nick Offerman
The book is a humorous guide to woodworking that combines practical instruction for building projects with entertaining anecdotes from the author's personal experiences in his woodshop. It includes step-by-step instructions for a variety of projects, essays on craftsmanship, and insights into the joy of working with wood.
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Bushcraft Illustrated
A Visual Guide
Dave Canterbury
The book provides a visual guide to essential wilderness survival skills, techniques, and tools, with detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions. It covers topics such as setting up camp, foraging, hunting, and navigating through the wild, aimed at helping readers become self-sufficient in nature.
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The Complete Book of Woodworking
Step-by-step Guide to Essential Woodworking Skills, Techniques and Tips
Tom Carpenter|Mark Johanson
The book serves as a comprehensive guide, providing detailed instructions on a wide range of woodworking skills, techniques, and projects for both beginners and experienced woodworkers. It includes illustrations, photographs, and tips to help readers master the craft and complete various woodworking tasks with precision and safety.
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