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…)

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…)

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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The Art of Woodworking Beginners Guide (Kindle Edition)

Here are the topics covered in this very complete guide to learning all about woodworking.** Introduction To Woodworking** Safety First** Hardwoods Vs Softwoods** Various Styles Of Saws** Measure Twice, Cut Once** Chisel Basics** Choosing Hand Tools** Adhesives For Woodworking** Sharpening Tools – Get To The Point** Making Joints** Deciding What To Build** Creating Working Drawings** Finishes And Fillers

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Woodwork Joints (Kindle Edition)

HOW THEY ARE SET OUT, HOW MADE AND WHERE USED; WITH FOUR HUNDRED ILLUSTRATIONSIllustrated. Formatted for the Kindle. Linked Contents.CONTENTSEditorial ForewordThe Halved JointThe Bridle JointThe Tongued and Grooved JointThe Mortise and Tenon JointThe Dowelling JointThe Scarf JointThe Hinged JointShutting JointsThe Dovetail JointDovetail GroovingThe Mitred JointJoints for Curved WorkMiscellaneous JointsPuzzle Joints

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Shaper Handbook (Kindle Edition)

There are few better ways to cut decorative mouldings and joinery than with the shaper, and woodworkers of all ability should welcome this exhaustive coverage of the shapter’s skill. What a shaper does, and how it does it, is just the beginning. Hundreds of techniques are carefully explained in step-by-step, photo-filled detail. Valuable checklists and charts cover common trouble areas, maintenance and tune-up, and getting the best possible cut. There’s even a checklist for buying the right shaper and the essential options for the best price.

About the Author

Roger W. Cliffe lectured and demonstrated at many woodworking shows. He taught at Northern Illinois University and is the author of Table Saw Basics, Woodworker’s Handbook, Radial Arm Saw Techniques, and Table Saw Techniques Revised. He lives in DeKalb, Illinois. Michael Holtz is a designer and woodworker with over 20 years of experience. He lives in Sycamore, Illinois.

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101 Mission Furniture Plans You Can Build (Kindle Edition)

Mission furniture has always been regarded as some of the most beautiful antique items ever built. Now you can take your love of woodworking and beautiful furniture and build these items yourself. This complete book includes 101 of the most popular, time-tested, antique plans available. Complete plans for items such as; Oak Serving Table, Wardrobe, Pool Table, Hall Bench, Mission Sideboard, Roll Top Desk, Dressers, Chairs, Buffet, Clocks and so much more.This book is bound to keep your shop busy for many hours to come!

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Machinery Repairman (Kindle Edition)

This Training Manual will teach the theoretical knowledge and mental skills needed by a Machinery Repairman. This package may be combined with on-the-job training to provide the necessary elements of practical experience and observation of techniques demonstrated by more senior Machinery Repairmen.Covers the following topics: Toolrooms and Tools, Layout and Benchwork, Metals and plastics, Power Saws and Drilling Machines, Offhand Grinding of Tools and Selection of Carbide Tools, Engine Lathes, Milling Machines and Milling Operations, Vertical Turret Lathe and Horizontal Boring Mill, Shapers, Planers, and Engravers, Precision Grinding Machines, Computer Numerical Control Machines, Metal Buildup, Repair Work, Gears and Gear CuttingMetallurgy and Heat Treating, Tabular Information of Benefit to a Machinery Repairman, Formulas for Spur Gearing, Derivation Formulas for Diametral Pitch System.

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Woodworking Essentials (Kindle Edition)

Just Some Of What You’ll Learn In Woodworking EssentialsHere’s just a little taste of what’s inside this book (which you can be reading in less than 2 minutes from now if you want)… * The basics of getting started – what you need and what you don’t before doing your first project. (page 20) * The “quickstart” woodworking 101 section – how you can catch up to speed and “talk shop” like a pro. (page 21) * The essential skills you can learn overnight… all of woodworking really comes down to 5 basic skills, and you can learn them quickly. (page 22-24) * Safety first… stories of lost fingers and eyes can scare off newcomers. Here’s how to be safe in your own shop — with some clever and unusual tips, tricks, and tactics. (page 25-35) * The 47-Piece Toolbox that will do 90% of all jobs. (page 44-54) * Woods and finishes you need to know. How to choose the right wood and finish for your project — and how to speak the lingo li (more…)