What makes band saw boxes so wonderful? They don’t require a shop full of expensive tools, they have unlimited design potential, and they’re easy to make. For years, woodworker Donna Menke has researched every aspect of the process, accumulating a wealth of knowledge about band-saw use, safety precautions, construction, and finishing techniques. Here, she passes on those ideas and skills, explaining all the basics of selecting and handling the wood, cutting, sanding, fitting edges, gluing, making repairs, and giving the box a gorgeous surface treatment, such as carving or inlay. The breathtaking projects begin with an easy, no-fail Bangle Box, and include a mahogany Star Box, a Man in the Moon box with a segmented lid, and many others. A Selection of the F & W Book Club.
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At long last, durable joints can be made without clamps or special fasteners. And no book exists that shows woodworkers how to use this time-saving tool to create these joints-until now. The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book gives woodworkers step-by-step instructions for using a pocket hole drilling jig to create joints in a range of stunning furniture projects, including: *Face frames *Cabinets *Tables *Shelving units *Dressers *Frame-and-panel doors *And more. As with the biscuit joiner, woodworkers are learning they can’t live without this small, inexpensive piece of equipment that has revolutionized how joints are made. The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book teaches them how to make the most of their new favorite tool.
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A comprehensive, completely up-to-date guide to one of the most versatile tools in a woodshop. Organized for easy access, the book provides in-depth, practical information on set-up, tuning, choosing blades & operation. Also covered are all bandsaw techniques from basic to advanced. More than 225 color photos & illustrations.
A modern guide to veneering for experienced woodworkers, taking in both traditional and vacuum press methods. It covers the entire process, from an examination of how veneer is made, through the tools for cutting and joining, to three major veneering techniques. Four projects are included.
Here is all the practical how-to information woodworkers need to confidently purchase and put this largely overlooked machine to work in their shops. Professional woodworker Lonnie Bird gives readers a complete, up-to-date referencefrom basic techniques to high-end use. Emphasizing safety, Bird shows proven examples for making moldings, frame-and-panel work, coped sash doors, and much more. 120 photos. 50 drawings.
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In this book, author Lonnie Bird demonstrates how versatile and extremely productive the shaper can be. You’ll see that the shaper, with its vast assortment of cutterheads, fences, and jigs, can handle a wide variety of woodworking applications. More than just a primer on shaper techniques, this book gives shop-proven examples of how the shaper can be put to use. With an emphasis on safety, this book is a step-by-step guide that will teach you all about the shaper: from basic setups to cutting curved molding profiles (more…)
From Library Journal
In the hands of a skilled operator, the router is the most versatile tool, capable of an astonishing variety of woodworking operations. Warner shows readers how to get the most from their router, covering tools, accessories, and its use. Fixed-base, plunge routers, and laminate trimmers are introduced with excellent evaluations of specific models of each type. Accessories such as guides, router tables, and jigs are what make the router capable of such diverse work; Warner not only describes a number of different types but also shows readers how to make their own. An excellent resource on a popular tool for public libraries. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
There is no more complete guide to the most versatile tool in the woodworker’s shop than this book. The Router Book covers it all — from the tool’s wide range of uses to tips for maintaining it in the best condition. Router expert Pat Warner sorts (more…)
This fascinating and educational book provides well illustrated, exciting projects for kids to build… toys, scientific devices, and gadgets illustrating both mystery and adventure, things that will teach skills and excite curiosity in a youngster! Forty nine illustrations show construction of such items as a Boomerang, a Barometer, a wooden Army Tank, a Kite, a Kaleidoscope, a Compass, a Sextant and a model fighter plane built from scratch, and many other projects. Magic devices include a device showing the principle of magic used to make ghosts disappear in movies, and a “Magic Propeller”, a toy from long ago where rubbing a notched stick with another causes a propeller to spin. A youngster and parent alike will find many hours of pleasure and learning from this book!
Expert and inexpensive guide to building 7 wooden birdhouses includes detailed coverage of wood selection, hanging and supporting birdhouses, inspection and cleaning, proper placement, attracting specific species, construction of pest guards, and more. Step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams. Only simple hand tools are needed! 63 illustrations.
From Library Journal
As the title implies, this book covers every aspect of woodworking, from the initial design to a completed project. The first half shows how to set up a workshop, describes the species and types of wood, and covers nearly every commonly used woodworking tool and technique. The latter half offers a variety of plans that include household accessories, furniture, outdoor projects, and workshop furnishings. The well-designed projects include excellent instructions supplemented by clear illustrations and are perfect for woodworkers of all skill levels. If you are going to buy only one woodworking book, this should be it. Recommended for every public library. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This book seems to turn every woodworker into a knowledgeable and skilled craftsman. — Woodworkers Book Club, February 2002
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