The woodworker's handbook

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The woodworker's handbook / Roger Horwood.

Title:

The woodworker's handbook

Author:

Horwood, Roger

Format:

Books

Physical Description:

168 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

Edition:

2nd edition ; Revised

ISBN:

9781497100657

Production / Publication Information:

[Mount Joy, PA] : Fox Chapel Publishing, [2019]

Summary:

"The complete reference handbook for DIY home woodworking, this is an absolute must-have guide for beginners and even experienced craftsmen. Every tool you'll need is laid out with guidance on safety measures, care instructions, and how and when to use it, from gauges and shaping tools to clamps, drills, and more. Every technique you'll use is described and detailed, from constructing to finishing. You'll know what type of woods to use for certain projects, how they cut, and their durability. After learning the crucial fundamentals of woodworking, you'll complete 5 step-by-step projects that are beautiful and useful items for everyday use, ranging from a dining room table to a bedside cabinet. Concise and practical, and useful even for experienced woodworkers, Woodworker's Handbook will help you practice and improve your skills -- and learn new ones!" --

Bibliography note:

Includes index.

Language:

English

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Subject Term:

Woodwork -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

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Material Type	Library	Call Number	Item Barcode	Location
Book	Searching... Andover - Memorial Hall Library	684.08 HOR	31330008864393	Searching... Unknown
Book	Searching... Dracut - Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library	684.08/HOR	31482002832205	Searching... Unknown
Book	Searching... Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library	648.08 HOR 2019	32124002006716	Searching... Unknown
Book	Searching... Newburyport Public Library	684.08 HOR	32128003823383	Searching... Unknown

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The complete reference handbook for DIY home woodworking, this is an absolute must-have guide for beginners and even experienced craftsmen. Every tool you'll need is laid out with guidance on safety measures, care instructions, and how and when to use it, from gauges and shaping tools to clamps, drills, and more. Every technique you'll use is described and detailed, from constructing to finishing. You'll know what type of woods to use for certain projects, how they cut, and their durability. After learning the crucial fundamentals of woodworking, you'll complete 5 step-by-step projects that are beautiful and useful items for everyday use, ranging from a dining room table to a bedside cabinet. Concise and practical, and useful even for experienced woodworkers, Woodworker's Handbook will help you practice and improve your skills--and learn new ones!

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In this easy-to-follow guide, the late Horwood (Step-by-Step Wooden Toys), who was a long-time woodworker, offers projects for readers both expert and novice. After a full-color guide to woods, from Oregon pine to Vietnamese rosewood, focused on the types of projects for which each wood is suited, Horwood undertakes an equally comprehensive guide to any conceivable tool a woodworker might choose, including bench vises, mortise gauges, dovetail saws, and spokeshaves. Not sure of the best way to saw? The author has it covered. Want to fix a wobbly joint? Horwood is on it. More advanced woodworkers will delight in the projects he outlines, which include a turned tripod table, a dining table, a bedside cabinet, and a dining chair. When it comes to finishing the wood, Horwood is a purist--"in the writer's opinion, the application of paint to wood should be discouraged as this totally conceals the natural beauty of the timber"--but nevertheless gamely explains how to paint one's masterpiece, as well as apply wood stains, polyurethane, and surface sealers. This slim yet comprehensive guide is a must-have for any woodworker, regardless of skill level. (Nov.)

Introduction	p. 7
Chapter 1 Woods for the Woodworker	p. 9
Chapter 2 Tools for the Job	p. 19
Chapter 3 Joining Wood and Turning	p. 71
Chapter 4 Finishes and Finishing	p. 101
Chapter 5 Step-by-Step Projects	p. 115
Chapter 6 Repairs and Restoration	p. 149
Chapter 7 Your Own Designs	p. 157
Table Leg Template	p. 163
Index	p. 164
About the Author	p. 168

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