title: The Workbench Book: A Craftsman's Guide from the Publishers of FWW (Craftsman's Guide to)
author:  Scott Landis 
description: Landis is a freelance editor and writer on various woodworking subjects.
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  Contents
  
  
  [About the Book](about_book.html)
  
  
  [About the Author](about_author.html)
  
  
  [Also by Glenice Crossland](also_by.html)
  
  
  [Title Page](title.html)
  
  
  [Dedication](dedication.html)
  
  
  [Acknowledgements](acknowledgements.html)
  
  
  [Chapter One](chapter_001.html)
  
  
  [Chapter Two](chapter_002.html)
  
  
  [Chapter Three](chapter_003.html)
  
  
  [Chapter Four](chapter_004.html)
  
  
  [Chapter Five](chapter_005.html)
  
  
  [Chapter Six](chapter_006.html)
  
  
  [Chapter Seven](chapter_007.html)
  
  
  [Chapter Eight](chapter_008.html)
  
  
  [Chapter Nine](chapter_009.html)
  
  
  [Chapter Ten](chapter_010.html)
  
  
  [Chapter Eleven](chapter_011.html)
  
  
  [Chapter Twelve](chapter_012.html)
  
  
  [Chapter Thirteen](chapter_013.html)
  
  
  [Chapter Fourteen](chapter_014.html)
  
  
  [Copyright](copyright.html)
  
  
  About the Book
  
  
  Burly steel worker Jim Butler and his wife Sally are quite content in their
  little house on Potters Row. Jim’s only complaint is that Sally is too soft
  hearted for her own good; always at the beck and