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Do you have questions about woodworking? Spike Carlsen has the answers! Woodworking FAQ has everything you want to know, whether you're a beginner planning your first project or an experienced crafter putting in cabinets or making furniture. This book is like a master carpenter standing at your elbow to answer questions as they arise, including: How do I make base molding fit tightly on the inside corners? How do I prevent splintering on the end of a board when I rout it? How do I taper cut a table leg? Is there any way to take the wobble out of a chair without taking the whole thing apart? With its comprehensive information, friendly question-and-answer format, and convenient lay-flat binding, Woodworking FAQ will be the most important tool in your workshop.
Introduction Acknowledgments
1 Setting Up Shop Your Workspace
• Workbenches and Tool Storage
• Storing and Handling Lumber
• Dust Collection
• Electrical, Lighting, and Heating Systems
• Safety Gear
• First Aid
• Project: The 4-hour, 2x4 Workbench
2 Wood & Plywood Lumber Basics
• Movement in Wood
• From Log to Board
• Wood Selection: Grain and Figure
• Plywood Grades, Types, and Cuts
• Composite Panels
• Moldings
• Project: Two Simple Plywood Storage Racks
3 Hand Tools Some Basics
• Measuring and Marking Tools
• Squares, Levels, Curves, and Angles
• Planes, Chisels, and Scrapers
• Sharpening
• Hammers
• Handsaws
• Screwdrivers and Wrenches
• Clamps and Clamping
• Files and Rasps
• Project: Roomy Pegboard Tool Cabinet
4 Portable Power Tools Drills
• Sanders and Portable Power Planers
• Jigsaws
• Circular Saws
• Routers
• Tool Care and Maintenance
• Project: Router Perch
5 Stationary Power Tools Table Saws and Radial Arm Saws
• Jointers
• Thickness Planers and Sanders
• Miter Saws
• Scrollsaws
• Bandsaws
• Lathes
• Drill Presses
• Shapers and Router Tables
• Project: Simple Shop Cart
6 Glues & Fasteners Screws
• Nails
• Glues and Adhesives
• Dowels
• Biscuit Joinery
• Pocket Screw Joints
• Loose Tenon Systems
7 Joints & Special Techniques Edge-Gluing Boards
• Mortise-and-Tenon Joints
• Dadoes and Rabbets
• Dovetail and Box Joints
• Bending and Curving Wood
• Veneering, Banding, and Inlays
• Carving
8 Building Furniture Planning
• Tables and Desks
• Chairs and Stools
• Bookcases and Entertainment Centers
• Other Types of Furniture
• Project: Continuous-Grain Box
9 Cabinets & Countertops Design Considerations
• Cabinets: Doors and Hardware
• Drawers
• Installing Cabinets
• Countertops
10 Windows, Doors & Moldings Windows and Doors
• Base Molding
• Crown Molding
• Wainscot and Paneling
• Project: Extraordinary Wainscoting Using Ordinary Materials
• Stairs, Railings, and Columns
11 Other Projects, Inside & Out Flooring
• Remodeling Basics
• Storage and Shelving
• Picture Frames and Accessories
• Toys
• Decks, Porches, and Gazebos
• Yard and Garden
12 Sanding & Finishing Sanding
• Project: Sandpaper Cutting and Storage Station
• Brushes and Spray Equipment
• Fillers, Sealers, and Putties
• Stains and Dyes
• Clear Finishes
• Paints and Painting
13 Furniture Refinishing & Repairs Basic Furniture Repairs
• Stripping Furniture
• Furniture Refinishing and Touch-Ups
Resources Index
Anonymous
Posted April 5, 2013
I expected some basic tips, but not this basic. The info in this book can be found on any decent web page about carpentry and woodworking. It is as if someone literally printed out the FAQ from one of these sites. I would not have purchased this if I had known the information was so scant. Unless you are an absolute novice, look elsewhere. If you are a novice just go online for the same info for free.
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Posted March 18, 2013
Also u might not want to do any moves or flips for a while
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Posted December 26, 2012
Asome book
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Overview
Do you have questions about woodworking? Spike Carlsen has the answers! Woodworking FAQ has everything you want to know, whether you're a beginner planning your first project or an experienced crafter putting in cabinets or making furniture. This book is like a master carpenter standing at your elbow to answer questions as they arise, including: How do I make base molding fit tightly on the inside corners? How do I prevent splintering on the end of a board when I rout it? How do I taper cut a table leg? Is there ...