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…)

Table Saw: The Tool Information You Need at Your Fingertips (Missing Shop Manual) (Paperback)

Dedicated to providing integral information about woodworking tools and techniques that other manuals overlook, the books in this series contain safety facts, explanations about basic project setup, and tips for maximizing tool performance. Filled with clear diagrams and instructions, these pocket-sized, durable manuals are ideal for quick reference in the workshop. Created for woodworkers with unanswered questions about the use and upkeep of table saws, this simple guide offers clear, sensible advice, surveying the fundamental uses, safety, and care of table saws through detailed illustrations and descriptions. The images and instructions within are easily applicable and comprehensible, making this pocket-sized guide a must-have for any table saw owner.

About the Author

John Kelsey is a journalist, editor, and writer specializing in woodworking and furniture making. He is a former editor in chief of Fine Woodworking magazine, the author of Furni (more…)

Circular Saws and Jig Saws: The Tool Information You Need at Your Fingertips (Missing Shop Manual) (Paperback)

Dedicated to providing integral information about woodworking tools and techniques that other manuals overlook, the books in this series contain safety facts, explanations about basic project setup, and tips for maximizing tool performance. Filled with clear diagrams and instructions, these pocket-sized, durable manuals are ideal for quick reference in the workshop. A comprehensive guide that is twofold in purpose, this manual explains both how to set up circular and jig saws and how to safely and effectively use these tools. With up-to-date information such as how to choose a saw, the easiest way to sharpen blades, and tips for reducing wood splintering, this manual also includes safety warnings and instructions for cutting wood with circular and jig saws.

About the Author

John Kelsey is a journalist, editor, and writer specializing in woodworking and furniture making. He is a former editor in chief of Fine Woodworking magazine, the author of F (more…)

Your First Workshop : A Practical Guide to What You Really Need (Getting Started in Woodworking) (Paperback)

A bewildering variety of tools, clever marketing copy, and lack of knowledge can lead even the most determined new woodworker to make many unnecessary purchases, causing frustration or retreat. Written for true beginners, Your First Shop offers inspiration and encouragement, guiding readers toward smart tool choices by providing realistic, reliable information. Best-selling author Aimé Ontario Fraser started working with wood in high school, and has taught extensively in workshops and classes since. Your First Shop brings that experience to readers. Woodworkers of every taste can find a shop style that works for them in one of the book’s four sections: The Essential Shop, The Basic Shop, The Efficient Shop, and The Well-Rounded Shop. Topics include how each tool is used and what it is used for. The book also offers extensive advice on choosing a location for the shop, maximizing available space, and planning for future expansion.

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Drills and Drill Presses: The Tool Information You Need at Your Fingertips (Missing Shop Manual) (Paperback)

Dedicated to providing integral information about woodworking tools and techniques that other manuals overlook, the books in this series contain safety facts, explanations about basic project setup, and tips for maximizing tool performance. Filled with clear diagrams and instructions, these pocket-sized, durable manuals are ideal for quick reference in the workshop. Using detailed illustrations, this informative guide explores the anatomy and uses of drills and their accessories. Explaining the features of both corded and cordless drills, this survey also contains information on updating old drills, thereby eliminating needless waste and expense. Safety, utility, and maintenance are all addressed in a cohesive, constructive, and clear manner.

About the Author

John Kelsey is a journalist, editor, and writer specializing in woodworking and furniture making. He is a former editor in chief of Fine Woodworking magazine, the author of Furniture Projec (more…)

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