Will do.

"Nicholas" wrote in message
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Whilst you're on your learning curve Kevin...

Pass my details on to your cousin....

Cheers

Nicholas


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"Kevin O`Brien" wrote in message
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Thanks for your advice Stephen.

Maybe carpentry means the same here too. I am that much of a novice!
Not
looking at to do on-site contruction, but simple elegant items like
furniture and toys.

I didn't think about getting a periodical. Will pop out this afternoon
and
get one I think!

Thanks again.

"Stephen M" wrote in message
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I am a complete novice to woodwork and wondered if there were any
books,
videos, dvds or websites you could recommend.

I am interested in furniture making and toys.

Good it helps to know where you're focus will be.

I have a week long carpentry course starting soon and would like a
head
start.

An excellent place to start. Here across the pond carpentry refers more
to
on-site construction of things like houses. I'll assume that that is a
cultural language subtlty.

Any recommendations most welcome.


Periodicals. I'm not sure what's available over there. I used to get
Better
Homes and Gardens: Wood. Like several other magazines it has a mix of
projects, product reviews, and articles on techniques. The ads can be
fun
to
look at too.

I think a mix like this is appropriate for someone who is in the "I
don't
know what I don't know" stage.

For a book, I would suggest "Understanding Wood Finishes" by Bob
Flexnor.
(Not specifially "woodworking" but necessary)

-Steve