Whether it is used in the basement, garage, attic, or outside the home, this no-nonsense guide will helpwoodworkers of all levels create a shop that meets their needs and inspires great work. The plain-spoken advice onfundamental woodworking topics such as shop layout, workbenches, bench vises, shop accessories, and shop storage willappeal to all woodworkers. With sharp, informative line drawings throughout, step-by-step instructions on projects, and even achapter on first aid, this handbook covers all the areas needed to get a budding woodworker started on the path to artisanship.Author Bio: John Kelsey is a journalist, editor and writer specializing in woodworking and furniture making. He is a formereditor in chief of Fine Woodworking magazine and a publisher of woodworking and home building books at the Taunton Press.He is the author of several woodworking books, including Furniture Projects for the Deck and Lawn and Kid Crafts:Woodworking and works as the editorial director for Fox Chapel Publishing. He lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.