Vic Tesolin Libros

Vic Tesolin's Projects from the Minimailist Woodworker teaches the basics of furniture making using step-by-step photos detailing the process of building handsome projects any woodworker will be proud to create. A follow-up to Vic's much-lauded first book, The Minimalist Woodworker , this book is a celebration of the small tool set needed to create beautiful work and and expansion of the techniques and skills learned in that first book. Like a seasoned woodworker lending a helping hand in the workshop, Vic Tesolin, aka "The Minimalist Woodworker," is a master at demystifying the craft of woodworking so that anyone with any skill level can dive in and do good work. With Projects from the Minimalist Woodworker and even a modest toolset, anyone can develop their skill and enjoy unlimited hours in their shop. You'll learn to build a variely to pieces including a handsome dovetailed box, a wall cabinet, a storage chest, and handy shop projects like a handplane and a marking knife.

To enjoy woodworking, you need just a few essential tools, some space, and a desire to create with your hands. This book focuses on simplifying woodworking—covering everything from tools and workspace to easy instructions. Despite its growing popularity, many potential crafters shy away from woodworking, believing they need a large workshop and extensive tools. This book dispels that myth, alleviating fears and excuses while demystifying the craft. Written by Vic Tesolin, a woodworker and instructor, it presents a stress-free approach for hobbyists, emphasizing that the journey is as important as the destination. Beginning with a minimalist mindset, it details how to maximize a small space and outlines the most efficient tools for woodworking. Each tool is explained with usage instructions and maintenance tips. After addressing space and tools, the book presents seven projects: a saw bench and matching saw horse, a Nicholson-style workbench, a shooting board/bench hook, a shop mallet, and a small hanging cabinet. These projects not only build woodworking skills but also enhance the minimalist woodworker's shop. With step-by-step instructions, photos, and illustrations, this guide offers an accessible entry point into the lifelong craft of woodworking.