Nick Engler's Woodworking Wisdom: The Ultimate Guide to Cabinetry and Furniture Making

This is a very complete reference. It should be in the library of every woodworker. It is a great first choice for a beginning woodworker.

I've been working wood and reading about it for 25+ years. Overall, I would say this is the best book on general woodworking that I've ever had. It's the one I keep. I was working wood for 20 years when I got this book and I still learned a lot from it. I found myself saying "why didn't I already know that?" every few pages. This guy knows his stuff.

This book is essential in any home workshop. There is a jig for virtually every kind of job, and detailed instructions on how to make and use them.The depth of knowledge covers the woodworking spectrum; history, design, tools, techniques and finishing, and LOTS of practical material. It has a design for the best router table I've come across, and the description of dove-tailing is perfect for a home woodworker.The material on tool maintenance and understanding, and the extensive cross-referencing makes this a must-have book. You will not be sorry.

Whether for the beginning woodworker or the advanced Master Carpenter, this book is a must have. It is a wealth of knowledge in one place, from types of wood to types of finishes for your project. In between, the book is jam-packed with helpful tips and general woodworking knowledge. I would recommend this book to anyone thinking about getting into woodworking and to the advanced woodworker as a reference.

As a beginner to woodworking, I have tried to find a book that has the necessary information to take me to that "next level" of woodworking. I have failed many times, until I bought Nick Engler's Woodworking Wisdom. I would lie to you if I told you I read the whole book, because there is way to much information to do so. I rated it a 9 for one reason, it didn't tell me the thickness of boards after they have been kiln-dryed. Thats all the minuses of this book. It gave me every bit of info all other books offer and more in one book. If I didn't pay for those "other" woodworking books, I would throw them away. If you are new to woodworking, buy this book before you make another project. All you more advanced really could benifit from it too. I could go on for days about this book, but I would rather be trying all this knowlage I have gained on a new project. BUY IT. You need it.