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

Review

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 Small Wood Shop (Best of Fine Woodworking)

Outfitting and maintaining a shop is something every woodworker wants to know more about. They are always looking for new ways to improve their shops, and this practical book is packed with innovative ideas and projects. The subjects included in this book cover a wide range of techniques and ideas. Projects include how to make a cabinet maker’s tool box, build a chop saw stand and put together an easy-to-build work bench. There is information on buying used hand tools, cutting sheet products, mobile machine bases, computers and repairing and tuning workshop machinery. Advice is also given on wiring a shop, collecting dust, using and maintaining shop equipment and running a small commercial shop. In addition, practical solutions are offered for solving a host of workshop problems.

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Jigs & Fixtures for the Table Saw & Router: Get the Most from Your Tools with Shop Projects from Woodworking's Top Experts (The Best of Woodworker's Journal series)

Designed to make complicated woodworking techniques easier, faster, and safer, this collection is filled with 25 projects selected from the pages of Woodworker’s Journal, and includes tips to help woodworkers make the most of both their machinery and their time. Focusing on techniques applicable for table saws and routers, this book is filled with innovative projects, each including detailed plans, full-color photography, and the expert instruction needed to build with confidence. Projects include precision cross-cut jig for the table saw, circle cutting jig for the router, and adjustable box joint jig for the table saw, among others.  In this essential reference guide are helpful shop tips and other practical woodworking information.  

About the Author

Woodworker’s Journal is a leading woodworking periodical read by more than 500,000 active woodworkers. Intended for craftsmen of any skill level, the magazine has been published (more…)

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

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)

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…)

Jigs & Fixtures for the Table Saw & Router: Get the Most from Your Tools with Shop Projects from Woodworking's Top Experts (The Best of Woodworker's Journal series)

Designed to make complicated woodworking techniques easier, faster, and safer, this collection is filled with 25 projects selected from the pages of Woodworker’s Journal, and includes tips to help woodworkers make the most of both their machinery and their time. Focusing on techniques applicable for table saws and routers, this book is filled with innovative projects, each including detailed plans, full-color photography, and the expert instruction needed to build with confidence. Projects include precision cross-cut jig for the table saw, circle cutting jig for the router, and adjustable box joint jig for the table saw, among others.  In this essential reference guide are helpful shop tips and other practical woodworking information.  

About the Author

Woodworker’s Journal is a leading woodworking periodical read by more than 500,000 active woodworkers. Intended for craftsmen of any skill level, the magazine has been published (more…)

Rousseau 2850 Shop Style Miter Saw Stand Kit

From the Manufacturer

The Rousseau Co. 2850 is a kit for assembling an extremely stable and portable miter saw stand. The frame, wing supports and all hardware are included. All you need to provide is the wing and shelf material. When assembled the 2850 has large wings that fold-down for easy maneuvering, two large shelves for added storage and 3-inch locking casters. A complete cut-list and assembly instructions are included and the 2850 is covered by Rousseau Co’s lifetime warranty.

Miter saw stand has comfortable 39″ working height. 19″ x 31″ platform supports all saws. Easy fold down wings for confined spaces. Powder coated finish. Includes: Frame, casters, and hardware. Wood and planer not included.

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