--- product_id: 99467289 title: "Collins Complete Woodworker’s Manual" price: "€ 105.57" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/99467289-collins-complete-woodworker-s-manual store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # Collins Complete Woodworker’s Manual **Price:** € 105.57 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Collins Complete Woodworker’s Manual - **How much does it cost?** € 105.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/99467289-collins-complete-woodworker-s-manual) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Collins Complete Woodworker’s Manual [Albert Jackson, David Day] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Collins Complete Woodworker’s Manual Review: all the basics - excellent book covering all the basics Review: Excellent source for the new woodworker, with one major proofreading error -- I was wrong. - The book was delivered yesterday. I have already turned every page, not read, but turned. As I turned each page I looked at the pictures and read some of the content. The book has excellent photos and diagrams. The first part of the book describes what you need to know about wood. I have seen this material in other basic woodworking books, but this book also has several pages showing what lumber (boards) of different species look like. I found this quite helpful because the picture of each board is quite large and you get a good sense of the coloring and grain pattern for each. BUT, throughout the entire book including the table of contents, the word "clamp" is spelled as "cramp" in all forms, ed, ing, ... It does not take away from the awesome content, but it caused me to do a double take each time I read a sentence and ran into the word "cramp" when they meant "clamp". I really don't see how this got past the proofreading stage. It is so blatant and it is throughout the book. Note: I checked Google before posting to see if Cramp was a British form of the work clamp and did not find anything. So I wrote this review. Later I was telling my wife about my review and don't you know it, she investigates and finds that Cramps is equal to Clamps. So I have bumped my review to 5 stars and having some humble pie with my coffee! The other thing to note is that this book is British. So in the US where we say jointer and planer, the say planer and thicknesser, respectively. They do mention the difference between British and US word usage. They also do a good job of stating metric and imperial measurements, e.g., 2.5 cm, 1 inch. Being a 2005 edition, as would be expected, the power tool section, especially power hand tools is a bit outdated, e.g., no mention of an orbital sander for example. I do like the book and have already learned a few things just by browsing. I think it makes a great addition to one's library. It is well written, illustrated with excellent photos and diagrams. If not for the clamp/cramp issue, I would have given this book 5 stars (as noted above I have now rated this 5 stars. I left this review in place in case anyone else is perplexed by the use of cramp throughout the book.) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,020,464 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #435 in Carpentry #973 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #1,400 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (977) | | Dimensions | 9.02 x 1.18 x 11.3 inches | | Edition | 3rd | | ISBN-10 | 0007164424 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0007164424 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 352 pages | | Publication date | January 1, 2005 | | Publisher | Collins | ## Images ![Collins Complete Woodworker’s Manual - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KuQoDYAuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ all the basics *by E***E on February 11, 2026* excellent book covering all the basics ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent source for the new woodworker, with one major proofreading error -- I was wrong. *by G***G on July 22, 2018* The book was delivered yesterday. I have already turned every page, not read, but turned. As I turned each page I looked at the pictures and read some of the content. The book has excellent photos and diagrams. The first part of the book describes what you need to know about wood. I have seen this material in other basic woodworking books, but this book also has several pages showing what lumber (boards) of different species look like. I found this quite helpful because the picture of each board is quite large and you get a good sense of the coloring and grain pattern for each. BUT, throughout the entire book including the table of contents, the word "clamp" is spelled as "cramp" in all forms, ed, ing, ... It does not take away from the awesome content, but it caused me to do a double take each time I read a sentence and ran into the word "cramp" when they meant "clamp". I really don't see how this got past the proofreading stage. It is so blatant and it is throughout the book. Note: I checked Google before posting to see if Cramp was a British form of the work clamp and did not find anything. So I wrote this review. Later I was telling my wife about my review and don't you know it, she investigates and finds that Cramps is equal to Clamps. So I have bumped my review to 5 stars and having some humble pie with my coffee! The other thing to note is that this book is British. So in the US where we say jointer and planer, the say planer and thicknesser, respectively. They do mention the difference between British and US word usage. They also do a good job of stating metric and imperial measurements, e.g., 2.5 cm, 1 inch. Being a 2005 edition, as would be expected, the power tool section, especially power hand tools is a bit outdated, e.g., no mention of an orbital sander for example. I do like the book and have already learned a few things just by browsing. I think it makes a great addition to one's library. It is well written, illustrated with excellent photos and diagrams. If not for the clamp/cramp issue, I would have given this book 5 stars (as noted above I have now rated this 5 stars. I left this review in place in case anyone else is perplexed by the use of cramp throughout the book.) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Most useful tool in my workshop. *by J***. on September 19, 2019* I've been reading about this book for a while, as a begginer woodworker I have found it really helpfull, it has become my main source of information as I start any project. It has excellent quality, and walks you through every step of any woodworking project you decide to start working on. I have been reading it for about a week and I've already learn lots of techniques that helped me to accomplish great cuts and joinery. As an architect, I must say, the chapter on design process is really throroug and complete. I could not be happier. One of the best tools to have in your workshop. (Sorry about my English, I haven't been writing for some time now) ## Frequently Bought Together - Collins Complete Woodworker’s Manual “packaging may vary” - The Complete Guide to Joint-Making - The Art Of Japanese Joinery --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.de/products/99467289-collins-complete-woodworker-s-manual](https://www.desertcart.de/products/99467289-collins-complete-woodworker-s-manual) --- *Product available on Desertcart Germany* *Store origin: DE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*