Elements of woodwork

"Elements of Woodwork" by Charles A. King is an early 20th-century instructional book that acts as a guide to the basics of woodworking and carpentry. It gives manual and industrial students the core details they need to work well with wood, tools, and building methods. Readers will discover the book emphasizes knowing about wood types and taking care of carpentry tools. The text opens with a look at King’s series of woodworking books and explains that the first book gives key facts for both new and experienced woodworkers. The author talks about why tool care is important, the kinds of wood that are often used, and how trees grow, describing their structure and features that matter for woodworking to prepare the student for a broader investigation of woodworking practices, helping them understand how tools and materials are connected in carpentry.