Designing and Building Cabinets contains articles that present the basics of design and construction in easy-to-understand, accessible terms. From the editors of Fine Woodworkingthe dream team of woodworking professionalsthis is a fully indexed, ultimate visual reference for woodworkers.
A woodworking shop is always a “work-in-progress,” often rearranged dozens of times to make improvements or to accommodate specific tasks. Woodworkers are always looking for ways to make the shop better, more efficient, and friendlier to use. Not being part of the living space of the house, a shop is often in an area with physical challenges, such as low head room in a basement shop or the need to work around a difficult floor plan. Specialized woodworking tasks require different shop configurations and different tooling and a different strategy for layout or accessories. This book uses the popular idea book format to address these many challenges, showing a wide variety of clever ideas and solutions for basics such as tool storage, lumber storage, accessorizing workbenches for special tasks, dedicated workstations.
About the Author
Andy Rae was on the editorial staff of American Woodworker for many years. He is the author of The Complete Illustra (more…)
Fresh Designs Any Woodworker Can Build *Capitalizes on the popular outdoor living trend *A wide variety of stunning projects, including a garden arbor, tool shed, potting bench, garden chair and more! A dream backyard isnt complete without a few accessories, and this book gives readers a wealth of choices for “furnishing” their outdoor sanctuaries. Its easy to build these inventive projects with complete step-by-step photos and instructions from a master carpenter. Other highlights include: *Tips, hints and ideas that make these simple-to-build projects perfect for woodworkers of all levels and DIY enthusiasts *Instructions for customizing each project to fit individual tastes and needs
About the Author
Master carpenter and cabinetmaker John Marckworth has 30 years of experience restoring old houses. He also designs and builds kitchen cabinets and furniture, and has written for Fine Woodworking magazine.
Intarsia enthusiasts can get right to work with this array of more than 21 full-size patterns suitable for a wide range of skill levels. Displaying an artistic style of woodworking that focuses on nature, the outdoors, and nostalgic scenes, these full-size patterns—bound into a pocket at the back of the book, no photocopy scaling necessary—include whimsical holiday animals, a classic rose, colorful lovebirds, a lighthouse scene, and a farm scene. A brief, getting-started section provides hints on which types of wood and blades to select as well as how to shape pieces, guiding those new to intarsia or serving as a quick refresher for more seasoned crafters.
About the Author
Kathy Wise has been sculpting animals for the gift trade for more than 25 years and is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine. She lives in Emmitt, Michigan.
For more than 75 years, The Penland School has attracted creative craftspeople from around the world. And that’s as true for woodworking as it was for ceramics, jewelry, and bookmaking—the three previous titles in the series. This technical and inspirational guide showcases the work of ten top contemporary woodworkers who have taught at Penland, each well-known in the field and with a specific expertise to share. Dozens of photographs, accompanied by explanatory captions, give readers a privileged glimpse into the artists’ studios as they demonstrate their special skills and produce a range of furniture. Examine Curtis Buchanan’s method of assembling a Windsor chair or Doug Sigler’s mold-making techniques for bent lamination. Explore Paul Sasso’s evocative, multilayered painted surfaces. See how Brent Skidmore produces distinctive carved textures, and how John Clark creates complex inlaid panels using inlaid veneer. The collection includes personal essays t (more…)
Collecting the most popular projects and useful scrolling techniques, this all-in-one reference is an essential bookend for all scroll saw libraries. While appropriate for all skill levels, new scrollers will benefit from a comprehensive section devoted to basic skills. This section includes articles pulled directly from the pages of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts on such essential subjects as choosing blades and wood, cutting, pattern placement, sanding, and safety. Beginners get plenty of advice on these basics before moving forward with novice projects, including simple Christmas motifs, a maple-leaf pattern, and a curious cat. Not to be overlooked, a variety of intermediate and advanced patterns and projects are also included, along with the techniques needed to create them—such as compound cutting for a chess set, fretworking for an intricate Victorian doll bed, intarsia for holiday ornaments, and stack cutting for a classic corner shelf. Seasoned woodworkers (more…)
Nearly every operation in woodworking uses a piece of steel between the woodworker and the wood. This steel needs to be cared for and sharpened for the best results. “The Perfect Edge” is an up-to-date book on sharpening every woodworking tool, using the latest sharpening stones, tools and techniques. The author brings more than twenty-five years of experience, working with demanding customers and staying on top of the latest trends.
About the Author
Ron Hock is the owner of Hock Tools, a 25-year old cottage industry that makes acknowledged superior blades for planes and other woodworking tools. Since making his fi rst blades, he has spent 25 years learning about tool steel metallurgy, cutting edge geometry, hand woodworking tools and sharpening. His interest and expertise regarding sharp edges comes from a blade-maker’s perspective; he has given countless lectures about steel, tools, and heat treatment.
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“Wooden Puzzles will provide hours of fun for anyone with a scrollsaw and represents good value for those interested in wooden puzzles generally.” —Australian Woodworker Magazine”The authors do a great job of showing you how to make the various cuts and the materials that they used. A fun book for all.” —Shortcuts.ns.ca
Collecting the most popular designs produced by Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine, this authoritative guide offers 28 creative and colorful patterns for upright and interlocking puzzles. Separated by skill level for easy selection, woodworkers will find pieces ranging in themes from animal to religion—including cuddly cats, Jonah and the whale, a wooly mammoth, and the “world’s most difficult” four-piece puzzle. Each project features a color photograph of the finished piece, a pattern, and detailed, step-by-step instructions for easy completion.
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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…)
