The Stanley Book of Woodwork: Tools Techniques Projects
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Your essential hand woodworking book - whether you've never picked up a plane before or want to improve on basic skills, "The Stanley Book of Woodworking: Tools, Techniques, Projects", is the handbook you need. It explains clearly how to use the mains tools, from saws, planes, chisels and hammers to braces and vices; then explains with step-by-step instructions, diagrams and colour photos all the key techniques, including planing, cutting and fitting joints, assembling and gluing up and finishing. To try out these techniques, the book provides projects to make six pieces of furniture. Illustrated throughout to accompany straight-talking text, the book is arranged as follows: Introduction: How to Use this book * Safety in the Workshop Materials: Softwood * Hardwood * Man-made BoardsTools: Measuring and layout tools * Saws * Planes * Hammers and mallets * Chisels * Hand drills and braces * Screwdrivers * Tools used for holding * Caring for your tools Techniques: Layout * Planing * Cutting and fitting joints * Assembling and gluing up * Finishing Projects: Workbench * Bookcase * Child's desk * Chest * Bedside cabinet * Small table with drawer
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0713490039
ISBN13:9780713490039
Release Date:April 2006
Publisher:B.T. Batsford
Length:160 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 7.7" x 9.8"
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An excellent survey will reach beginners, especially, with clear details.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
You don't have to be a master woodworker to appreciate the overview for all levels provided in Stanley Book of Woodwork: Tools, Techniques, Projects. It's published in conjunction with a leading woodworking tool manufacturer and covers equipment, usage, care, and techniques alike, with chapters using projects for six pieces of furniture to reinforce diagrams, color photos, and written 'how to' advice. An excellent survey will reach beginners, especially, with clear details. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch
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