The Complete Book of Woodworking
Step-by-Step Guide to Essential Woodworking Skills, Techniques, Tools and Tips
Published on 1. December 2020
480 pages
978-1-60765-759-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Complete Book of Woodworking is a comprehensive guide to help you become a master woodworker and have a house full of hand-made furnishings to show for the effort! Set up shop, understand the tools, learn the principles of basic design, and practice essential woodworking techniques as you complete 40 detailed plans for home accessories, furnishings, outdoor projects, workshop projects, and more! With over 1,200 full-color photographs, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, and helpful diagrams, woodworkers of all levels will enjoy enhancing their skills and learning something new!
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The Complete Book of Woodworking
Step-by-step Guide to Essential Woodworking Skills, Techniques and Tips
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10/2001
Landauer Publishing
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Tom Carpenter is the bestselling author of The Complete Book of Woodworking. He lives in Minnetonka, MN.
Content
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Setting Up Shop
- Choosing Your Space
- Power & Lighting
- Ventilation, Dust Collection & Climate Control
- Workshop Furnishings
- Workpiece Support
- Shop Safety
- Designing Woodworking Projects
- The Woodworking Project Design Process
- The Essentials of Style
- Making Prototypes
- Making Plan Drawings
- Introduction to Wood
- Anatomy of a Tree
- Defining Hardwoods & Softwoods
- Cuts of Lumber
- Methods of Drying Lumber.
- Moisture & Wood Movement
- Lumber Distortion & Defects
- Softwood Lumber Sizes
- Hardwood Lumber Sizes
- Buying Lumber
- Sheet Goods
- Common Hardwoods
- Common Softwoods
- Sampling of Exotics
- Squaring, Marking & Cutting Stock
- Squaring Stock
- Laying Out Parts
- Marking Curves & Circles
- Making & Using Patterns
- Cutting Project Parts
- Making Rip Cuts
- Making Cross Cuts
- Making Angled Cuts
- Making Curved Cuts
- Template Routing
- Shaping Profiles
- Resawing Lumber
- Tips for Minimizing Tearout
- Making Joints & Assembling Projects
- Casework Joints
- Furnituremaking Joints
- Laying Out & Cutting Joints
- Butt Joints
- Biscuit-Reinforced Butt Joints
- Dowel-Reinforced Butt Joints
- Dado & Rabbet joints
- Tongue & Groove Joints
- Mortise & Tenon Joints
- Lap Joints
- Finger Joints
- Hand-Cut Dovetail Joints
- Half-Blind Dovetail Joints
- Woodworking Glue Options
- Useful Woodworking Clamps
- Working with Clamps
- Assembling Projects
- Applying Finishes
- Smoothing Wood Surfaces
- Applying Wood Stains
- Filling Wood Pores
- Choosing Finishes
- Applying Finish Topcoats
- Glossary
- PROJECTS
- Home Accessories
- Mantel Clock
- Arts & Crafts Bookstand
- Firewood Box
- Country Wall Cabinet
- Tavern Mirror
- Over-Sink Cutting Board
- Two-Step Stool
- Magazine Rack
- Coat Tree
- Tambour Breadbox
- Lapped Picture Frames
- Mini Treasure Chest
- Home Furnishings
- Five-Board Bench
- Basic Bookcase
- Tile-Top Coffee Table
- Changing Table/Dresser
- Entry Bench
- Nesting Tables
- Formal Bookcase
- Walnut Writing Desk & Console
- Arts & Crafts Bookcase
- Corner Cupboard
- Mission Rocker
- Outdoor Projects
- Patio Tea Table
- Cedar Birdhouse
- Basic Garden Bench
- Formal Garden Bench
- Patio Table & Chairs
- Tile-Top Barbecue Center
- Kid-Size Picnic Table
- Frame-Style Sandbox
- Adirondack Chair
- Sun Lounger
- Porch Swing
- Picnic Table & Benches
- Workshop Projects
- Sawhorses
- 2 x 4 Workbench
- Sheet Goods Cart
- Wall-Hung Utility Cabinet
- Woodworking Workbench
