The Complete Manual of Woodworking
With more than 1,800 drawings, diagrams and photos, this authoritative guide encompasses the whole art and craft of woodworking. Designed to instruct and inspire every woodworker from the beginner to the most exacting expert, it has become a classic. It includes a discussion of all the principal hardwoods and softwoods, how to choose and use hand tools, detailed information on every woodworking technique—jointing, bonding, fastening, laminating, and much more.\ \ \...
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With more than 1,800 drawings, diagrams and photos, this authoritative guide encompasses the whole art and craft of woodworking. Designed to instruct and inspire every woodworker from the beginner to the most exacting expert, it has become a classic. It includes a discussion of all the principal hardwoods and softwoods, how to choose and use hand tools, detailed information on every woodworking technique—jointing, bonding, fastening, laminating, and much more.
Chapter 1Wood the Raw MaterialHow trees grow10Converting wood12Selecting wood14The properties of wood15Softwoods of the world16Hardwoods of the world20Veneers30Types of veneer32Man-made boards34Chapter 2Designing in WoodThe design process40Designing for safety42Designing with wood in mind43Designing for appearance44Principles of chair construction50Principles of table construction55Storage-unit construction61Making plans74Chapter 3Hand ToolsMeasuring & marking tools76Handsaws80Backsaws83Curve-cutting saws84Japanese saws86Bench planes88Rabbet planes92Block planes93Japanese planes94Specialized planes95Plow & combination planes96Chisels & gouges98Mortise chisels100Japanese chisels101Sharpening stones102Grinders106Spokeshaves108Drawknives109Scrapers110Wood rasps & files111Drills & braces112Hammers115Mallets116Screwdrivers118Clamps120Chapter 4Power ToolsPower drills124Jigsaws128Circular saws132Biscuit jointers136Portable planers138Routers140Sanders147Workcenters151Chapter 5Machine ToolsTable saws156Radial-arm saws164Band saws172Powered scroll saws178Planers180Mortising attachments186Drill presses188Stationary sanders190Lathes192Universal machines204Chapter 6Home WorkshopsHome workshops210Planning a shop211Workbenches and accessories212Health and safety in the workshop214Chapter 7JoineryButt joints216Rabbet joints218Lap joints219Edge-to-edge joints222Housing joints224Mortise & tenon joints226Bridle joints235Dowel joints236Dovetail joints238Board joints246Chapter 8Bending WoodKerfing250Steam bending251Laminated bending254Chapter 9Veneering and MarquetryTools for veneering258Groundwork259Preparing veneer260Caul veneering262Hand veneering263Bandings & inlays265Marquetry267Parquetry269Chapter 10Wood CarvingCarving chisels and gouges272Carver's mallets and adzes274Woods for carving275Holding the work276Making wood carvings278Relief carving279Carving in the round280Chip carving281Chapter 11Finishing WoodPreparing the surface284Bleaching and staining286French polish288Lacquer, varnish and paint290Spraying wood finishes292Oil and wax294Chapter 12Other MaterialsMetal296Glass298Marble299Leather300Chapter 13Supplies & FittingsWoodworking adhesives302Wood screws304Nails305Hinges306Knock-down fittings308Locks and catches309Stays and handles310Reference Section: Glossary & IndexGlossary of terms311Index315
