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Woodworking - by Chris Tribe (Paperback)

 Woodworking - by  Chris Tribe (Paperback)
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<p> An illustrated guide for the contemporary woodworker. </p><p> <i>Woodworking: The Indispensable Guide</i> is a comprehensive reference for woodworkers at all levels. </p><p> Beginners will find expert guidance on setting up a workshop and mastering the essential techniques. Detailed instructions show how to use hand tools as well as portable power tools. The versatile router gets a chapter all to itself and there is an extensive collection of woodworking joints -- the hallmark of the craft -- explained with detailed photographic sequences designed for clarity and simplicity. A chapter on veneers allows readers to create pieces with a truly professional feel, and there is also extensive advice on oils, waxes and other finishing treatments. There is also a section on the author's ten favorite wood varieties. </p><p> The author includes five specially selected projects organized by skill level which allow woodworkers to put their skills into practice. The detailed plans and step-by-step instructions show how to make a cabinet for tool storage, a breadboard with an integrated knife housing, a contemporary shelving unit, a fine side table and a beautiful veneered memory box. Troubleshooting clinics explain what to do if things don't turn out as expected with advice on how to get the project back on track. </p><p> <i>Woodworking</i> features a wealth of charts and tables. Helpful sidebars include Good Practice, Clinic, Try This! and Tools Needed. The broad coverage includes: </p><p> <li> Timber Selecting</li> <li> Smooth Planing</li> <li> Straight Cutting</li> <li> Marking and Measuring</li> <li> Mortice Chopping</li> <li> Belt Sanding</li> <li> Clean Sawing</li> <li> Mortice and Tenon</li> <li> Biscuit and Domino</li> <li> Dovetail Jointing</li> <li> Doweland Dado</li> <li> Router Shaping</li> <li> Spoke Shave Shaping</li> <li> Veneer Laying</li> <li> Sanding and Filling</li> <li> Staining and Dyeing. </li> </p><p> <i>Woodworking: The Indispensable Guide</i> is a valuable source of expert guidance for any woodworker. </p>

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