Plan before you cut: a fully illustrated guide that teaches how to sketch and draft the views and details every woodworking project needs. The focus is on solving design problems on paper or screen so your builds go smoothly.

Coverage spans traditional hand drafting and modern digital tools, with clear introductions to CAD workflows and free programs like Google SketchUp. Practical advice helps you choose the right software for your projects and skill level.

The book walks you from concept to shop-ready plans, emphasizing multi-view drawings, basic 3D modeling, and translating designs into measured parts lists and assembly details.

• Step-by-step drafting techniques and illustrations
• Overview of CAD and SketchUp for woodworkers
• How to turn drawings into buildable plans
• Spiral hardcover format, 176 pages

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