Tricks of the Trade: Volume 1

This book will make your life easier! Ramon Valdez is a master of his craft – woodworking. He began his fine furniture business in 1998 to pursue his lifelong dream of creating unique furniture of the highest quality. His artful, one-of-a-kind furniture creations are featured in art galleries, exhibitions, and in the homes & offices of private clients.

Ramon creates future heirlooms utilizing many different species of exotic wood from around the world. Unique exotics, combined with domestic species, and secret compartments are distinctive to Ramon Valdez Fine Furniture.

As an Instagram celebrity for fans of woodworking, Ramon created this first volume of this Tricks of the Trade series as a response to an overwhelming request to publish a consolidated collection of his tricks of the trade. This book (and series) will provide you with quick and easy text and accompanying videos to explain and show you exactly how Ramon creates his masterful works of woodworking art. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned woodworker, you will get something useful and enjoyable from this book.

Volume 1 will start you off with tricks in general woodworking, using a bandsaw, jointer, router, planer, edge sander, table saw, chop saw, and belt sander. You will learn how to use these tools in creative, safe, and clean ways to make your time working with wood always enjoyable.