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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Great Neck SS208 20-Inch Aggressive Tooth Hand Saws- Wood Handle

From the Manufacturer

The SS208 by Great Neck is a 20″ aggressive tooth hand saw. The saw has high carbon steel blades and precision set teeth. The carved select hardwood handle has a unique design that allows for superior cutting angle.

“20 SUPER PRO 9 PT SAWAggressive tooth handsaw that is efficient and fast cutting, features a dynamic new tooth design with sharp bevel edges. Out performs conventional saws. Packed in individual sleeves. 45/90 handles. Hard edge have electronically hardened teeth that stay sharper longer than conventional saws. 15 and 20 saws have 45deg./90deg. handle.”

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Making and Mastering Wood Planes: Revised Edition, 2nd Printing

The latest edition of this highly regarded instructional manual. See the great reader reviews posted for the previous editions. With this book and a weekend of your time you can make a plane and learn to use it effectively. You’ll also discover a wealth of general woodworking tips and acquire a solid grounding in many fundamentals of fine woodworking. Now in its third printing, “Making and Mastering Wood Planes” by master craftsman David Finck is the definitive book in the field and a classic introduction to the art of fine woodworking.

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The Complete Manual of Wood Bending: Milled, Laminated, and Steambent Work

Review

“Such a book should answer the questions for even the most advanced woodworker.”  —The Reviewers Consortium

Using the three basic approaches to producing curved parts-laminate bending, steam bending, and milling by machine-this book provides step-by-step instructions on each method, the pros and cons of each project, and how to troubleshoot problems. Also included are discussions and advice as to what methods will work and what methods will not in various applications.

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TD Industrial 1

TD Industrial 1″ x 5″ Belt Disc Sander * A powerful 300, Watt, 2.6 amp, 120V motor * 1″ x 30″ Belt, 5″ Disc * Disc speed: 3400 RPM * Disc table tilts 0 – 45 degrees * Belt speed: 16m/sec. * UL listed * Use this powerful and versatile belt / disc sander for all sorts of jobs around your home or shop!

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