Table Saw, Band Saw and Router: Fine Woodworking’s Complete Guide to the most Essential Power Tools (Hardcover)

In this book, professional woodworkers give all the information tool owners wished came in the owner’s manual plus much more – what to look for when buying a table saw, bandsaw, or router, and how to tune them up for optimal performance. The information is presented in an accessible, easy-to-understand way, making this a quick reference as well as a comprehensive handbook. All the information is up-to-date and thoroughly researched. The section on table saw, the cornerstone of any woodworking shop, is written by the recognized authority on the subject, and covers all basic operations including ripping, crosscutting and handling large stock. The section on bandsaw, a deceptively simple device, stresses the importance of tune-ups for optimum performance. The section on router covers bits, accessories, and a wide variety of routers, and surveys the router’s many uses — from edgework to cutting joinery. Excellent color photos and a clean, friendly layout give thi (more…)

The New Complete Guide to the Band Saw: Everything You Need to Know About the Most Important Saw in the Shop (Paperback)

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First place winner, 2008 Golden Hammer Awards, National Association of Home and Workshop Writers (NAHW)”Right on the money . . . it’s a shop manual you’ll want to keep close at hand regardless of how seasoned a woodworker you become.”  —Canadian Woodworking Magazine E-Newsletter

This essential guide to woodworking’s most versatile tool includes a thorough analysis on everything needed to know in order to purchase, setup, use, and maintain a band saw. This book details what woodworkers need to know before purchasing a saw—including the eight questions to ask before buying a used saw—along with topics such as a part-by-part overview of every component of the saw, techniques of set-up and alignment, choosing the right blade, and understanding hand positioning to provide any woodworker with the most complete guide to a band saw. Special sections are devoted to band saw accessories, how to deal with common problems, and how to maintain (more…)

The Cluts Guide to Using Power Tools Safely (Kindle Edition)

Maybe they didn’t have “shop classes” in your school. There’s no need to feel like you’re alone. In fact that’s the whole point in writing this to you. There are hundreds of guys (and gals) out there who suddenly find themselves in a position to:–Pay out thousands of dollars for simple home projects, or–Join the ranks of “do-it-yourselfers.Once you step out on faith and join that second elite group you may find yourself in a self-imposed panic attack! What have I done, you may think. You‘ve stuck the proverbial foot in your mouth and now you have to deliver!Okay, before you continue in panic mode first things first. The first place to start is having the right tool for the job. You do not want to remove the striker plate from your front door with a nail file! It just isn’t going to happen!You may have bought a beautiful coffee table book or even a handy online ebook to learn how to “fix stuff.” But, if you don’t have the right tool for the (more…)

Shopclass Series, the – Guide to Set-up and Operation – Set of 5 How-to VHS Tapes

Learn how to safely use the various machines, the functions of each machine, creative uses of the machines, tricks of the trade, and projects using the machines. Series sponsored by 7 different woodworking magazines.

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How to Get Started With Woodworking: The Woodworker Starter’s Ultimate Guide (Kindle Edition)

Have you ever wanted to begin woodworking at home? Woodworking can be a fun, yet dangerous experience if not performed properly. In The Art of Woodworking – Beginners Guide, we will show you how to choose everything from saws to hand tools and how to use them properly to avoid ending up in the ER.Do you know the difference between softwood and hardwood? Which wood is better for indoor projects and which wood is better for outdoor projects? We will discuss the properties of wood and how they will affect various woodworking techniques and projects you may want to work on.Wouldn’t it be nice to have all those questions about woodworking for beginners offered in one place? You could spend hours on the internet looking for answers or you could spend hundreds of dollars taking a class or seminar that would show you details that are enclosed all in one place, The Art of Woodworking – Beginners Guide.Books are expensive and much of the content is full of fluff and not th (more…)

Bill Hylton’s Ultimate Guide to the Router Table (Popular Woodworking) (Paperback)

The router is one of the most versatile tools in any shop, and router tables make it even more versatile by incorporating it into a stationary platform. The router table opens up a whole new world of using the router that simply can’t be done using it freehand. Ultimate Guide to the Router Table starts by giving the reader the option of building their own router table (with plans) or buying a manufactured table (with suggestions on what to look for when buying). In either case, this book gives the woodworker all the information they need to use their router table. Basic router-table knowledge is covered in the first chapter: safety issues, setup fundamentals, feed direction and workpiece control. The next chapters cover specific operations unique to the router table. The woodworker is not only how to do an operation, but why to do it in the way explained (and the pitfalls of trying to do it another way). Sidebars and tip boxes will highligh (more…)

Industrial-Grade 12″ Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser Blade Guide

An outstanding value in an industrial-grade productivity enhancing tool for professionals and serious do-it-yourselfers, this saw has all the features demanded by professional carpenters and contractors. Heavy duty 120V/60Hz permanently lubricated motor for long service-life, powerful 2.5 HP output with 4100 RPM free speed. Dual rail system with linear ball-bearings allows saw head to slide effortlessly with increased stability–increases 90-degree cutting capacity to 14″. Solid die-cast aluminum construction for durability without excess weight. Ergonomic handle with safety lock. UL/CUL listed. Includes 12″ general-purpose blade.

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Jet 708718R Band Saw Rip Fence With Resaw Guide

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The costs and inaccessibility of the most popular species of wood are on the rise so it is important to get the most from each piece of stock you cut. Reduce the amount of cuttings lost by installing a Jet Tools Rip Fence Assembly with Resaw for your 14-inch band saw. The Jet Tools 708718R provides a guide for ripping stock up to 12 inches. Features positive locking slides along a 28-1/2-inch rail with low-friction plastic contact points. A sturdy painted aluminum fence includes a 6-by-1-inch diameter resaw attachment. Reduce the amount of waste for each cut. –C. Dwight Barnett

Jet rip fence with resaw attachment. Fits Jet 14″ bandsaws

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A Beginner’s Guide to Woodworking (Kindle Edition)

The basic of working with wood are covered in this guide. Chapters include the following: Know Your Woods How to Select Good WoodAll about Hand Tools Power ToolsHow to Plan a Home Workshop How to Design and Build a Work BenchSafety in the Workshop Designing in Wood – The Fine PointsWhat Are Veneers What Are Man-made Woods Woodworking TerminologyStart Small Where to Shop For Good ToolsThe Finishing TouchKnow your lumberKnow Your Woods

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