[PDF] The Foundations Of Better Woodworking eBook

Author : Jeff Miller
Publisher : Popular Woodworking Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 12,59 MB
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781440321016

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Woodworking with Mind, Body, and Senses What's the secret to producing beautiful furniture that you and your family will treasure for generations? It starts with the fundamentals--those essential, yet often overlooked principles upon which all of your skills should be based. In The Foundations of Better Woodworking, craftsman, teacher and noted woodworking author Jeff Miller clearly lays out these basic concepts, helping you understand: How proper body position and mechanics improve your ability to cut precise joins, as well as add efficiency and safety. Just what it means to cut a line. How the wood works, so you can avoid such problems as tear out, splitting and warping--whether you use hand tools, machinery or both. How woodworking tools actually cut and work, so you learn to use them more easily, effectively and accurately. Follow the advice in this book and you'll build the foundation for making significant advances as a woodworker. Your time in the shop will be more rewarding, and your results more satisfying.

Author : Michael Pekovich
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,16 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781641551625

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"Foundations of Woodworking gets to the very core of the craft of woodworking: laying out, cutting, and assembling joinery for furniture and other treasured wood objects. After an introductory chapter on the basic woodworking strategies that apply to anything you might build, Pekovich dives into a step-by-step, project-by-project description of the essential wood joints, from rabbets and dadoes through mortise and tenons to dovetails and miters. Master these joints--with a combination of hand tools and power tools--and the door is open to create just about any design you can think of"--

Author : Jeff Miller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 21,97 MB
Release : 2012-11-02
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1440321094

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Woodworking with Mind, Body, and Senses What's the secret to producing beautiful furniture that you and your family will treasure for generations? It starts with the fundamentals--those essential, yet often overlooked principles upon which all of your skills should be based. In The Foundations of Better Woodworking, craftsman, teacher and noted woodworking author Jeff Miller clearly lays out these basic concepts, helping you understand: • How proper body position and mechanics improve your ability to cut precise joins, as well as add efficiency and safety. • Just what it means to cut a line. • How the wood works, so you can avoid such problems as tear out, splitting and warping--whether you use hand tools, machinery or both. • How woodworking tools actually cut and work, so you learn to use them more easily, effectively and accurately. Follow the advice in this book and you'll build the foundation for making significant advances as a woodworker. Your time in the shop will be more rewarding, and your results more satisfying.

Author : Aimé Ontario Fraser
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 33,79 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1600853684

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"A comprehensive, highly visual self-teaching guide that will help any beginner become a confident woodworker in no time"--

Author : Robert Ferencsik
Publisher : Sterling Publishing (NY)
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 36,32 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780806942506

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Preparing layouts, properties of wood and how they affect the project, sharpening and caring for tools. Transforming rough timber into workable wood.

Author : R. Bruce Hoadley
Publisher : Taunton
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 26,81 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Timber
ISBN : 9780918804051

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Inn this essential reference for woodworkers, the author explains everything from how trees grow to getting a sharp edge. Includes examples of problems and their solutions to help woodworkers through their own projects. Full-color photos and b&w illustrations.

Author : Editors of Fine Woodworking
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 50,73 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781561588282

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This book collects the furniture and accessory articles that contain exploded drawings from the last 15 years of Fine Woodworking. It is organized by type of furniture. The book contains approximately 60-65 projects.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 42,96 MB
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0744024838

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Get started on your woodwork practice with this ultimate guide to essential carpentry skills, techniques, tools, tips, and tricks. Complete and easy directions for key skills, from simple joinery techniques to more involved woodworking projects, with clear helpful photographs. Key carpentry skills, from simple joinery techniques to fine woodworking projects, through clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs. New carpenters will learn about the essential tools needed and the principles of basic design and practice crucial techniques like wood joints, finishing, woodturning, and furniture restoration. Experienced crafters will enjoy enhancing their skills and learning something new. We’ll make sure you choose the right wood for the job and find more than 100 hard and softwoods, plus their properties, in our handy directory. Put your skills into practice with 28 DIY woodworking projects. This carpentry book will show you how to create home accessories, furnishings, outdoor projects, workshop projects, and more. This reference book provides all the information you need to become a master carpenter and have a houseful of fine furnishings to show for the effort! Everything You Need to Know About Woodworking Woodworking is a complete illustrated carpentry course with comprehensive and extensive photos to show you how to become a craftsman. You’ll have all the information you need to start your projects right away with simple step-by-step instructions. It also makes a fantastic gift for hobby carpenters. Inside, you’ll discover: • Tools: Understand how to use hand, power, and machine tools, and choose the right wood for every job. • Techniques: Follow clear, step-by-step instructions to master all key woodworking techniques. • Projects: Put your skills into practice to create well-crafted and practical objects, from a wine rack to a chest of drawers.

Author : Tom Carpenter
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 1182 pages
File Size : 29,68 MB
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1607656515

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This big book provides the expert guidance you need to become a master woodworker, with step-by-step instructions on tools and techniques, 41 complete home furnishing project plans, easy-to-follow diagrams and more than 1,000 lavish full-color illustrations.

Author : Randy Johnson
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 31,84 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1607651297

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Shop tested expert advice for woodworkers on how to build 50 attractive and functional woodworking projects for all areas of the house from storage for the kitchen and the outdoors, to furniture and heirlooms. An ideal resource for woodworkers looking for a new project or wanting to spruce up their home, this book has plans for projects that can take a few hours, or up to a weekend to complete.