Woodworker’s Pocket Reference: Everything a Woodworker Needs to Know at a Glance

Conveniently sized to fit a shop apron, this handy DIY reference is packed with tips and answers to all of your woodworking questions in an easy-to-read and quick-to-find format. Woodworker’s Pocket Reference, Second Edition offers at-a-glance access to everything a homeowner or hobbyist needs to know regarding wood, fasteners, joints, shop math, finishing, hand tools, power tools, shop set up, sharpening, safety, and much more. Winner of the Golden Hammer Book Award.

Charlie Self is an award-winning writer who has contributed a vast amount of work to the woodworking field. Charlie is the author of dozens of woodworking books, including a winner of the Golden Hammer Award for Best Do-It-Yourself Book. He has written more than a thousand articles for woodworking magazines, and has edited and consulted for companies such as McGraw-Hill, Time-Life, and Popular Mechanics Encyclopedia. He currently serves as a director for the National Association of Home & Workshop Writers.