Guide to Basic Woodworking Author:James Summers, Mark Ramuz Basic Skills and Tools for Your Woodworking Plans and Projects. — Become the ULTIMATE Do-It-Yourselfer by Discovering Woodworking Basics! — There are LOTS OF PROJECTS you can do, even if you're a beginner! Simple projects make everyday improvements easy and are a great way to build your skills for more ambitious items like furniture or cabinet... more »s. However, even simple projects require a basic knowledge of woodworking, supply of tools and workspace to set up.
The 'first steps' in this book will prepare you for the multitude of projects you'll want to take on. Picture frames, children's furniture, closet organizers -- you name it! What's the proper technique to ensure the joints stay together and don't fall apart?
• Safety Tools and Tips for the Workshop: Professionals make certain that safety is routine when working with tools -- here are tips to keep you safe around the workshop or workspace.
• Essential Hand Tools for Woodworkers: With the vast selection of tools available where is a beginner to start? What basic tools are necessary for completing your projects?
• Essential Portable Power Tools for Woodworkers: Find out the basic power tools every woodworker should have in his or her arsenal!
• Common Woodworking Mistakes and How to Avoid Them: What could you be doing to jeopardize your projects? Find out now and save yourself the headaches of learning the hard way!
• How Adhesives Are Used in Woodwork: Only thought you needed nails and wood? Learn the proper way to use adhesives and how they improve your results!
• Drilling Basics and Skills: Don't waste valuable materials because you didn't know these basics -- learn the proper way to drill without splitting the wood or other disasters.
• How and When to Use Fasteners: You'll want to know how to fasten pieces so they stay on!
• How to Make Joints That Fit: Misaligned joints can be a huge frustration! Don't ruin your projects when you can find out how to make joints that fit perfectly!
• Sanding and Shaping Your Project: YOU WILL LEARN ALL THIS PLUS MORE!
So don't spend another day putting off that project -- or spending money letting SOMEONE ELSE DO IT!
If you know you have the ability to learn to DO IT YOURSELF.« less