PDF eBook 288 pages, with color photos and drawings
Published 2004 ISBN 978-1-56158-597-7 Product #077982
This step-by-step pictorial reference covers using all the tools found in a modern woodworking shop. Organized for quick access, this book makes it easy to find exactly the technique you are looking for. Over 850 photos and drawings illustrate using hand and power tools, including choosing the right tool for the job, setting it up, and basic and special operations.
Among the topics covered:
- Choosing the right tool
- Mastering hand-tool skills
- Setting up machines
- Making accurate cuts
- Using jigs and fixtures
About the author Lonnie Bird was a long-time contributing editor to
American Woodworker and frequently contributes to
Fine Woodworking. He is the author of
The Shaper Book, The Bandsaw Book, The Complete Illustrated Guide to Shaping Wood and
Tauntons Complete Illustrated Guide to Period Furniture Details. For many years, Bird ran a university woodworking program. He lives in Dandridge, Tennessee, where he makes 18th-century furniture and operates a woodworking school.
There are few activities that provide the enjoyment and deep sense of personal satisfaction as woodworking. As you join, shape, and smooth the wood, you feel growing anticipation as the piece nears completion. The excitement builds as the piece is assembled and the finish applied. The pleasure of woodworking is in the process of using tools to create furniture that will last for several generations.
If you are new to woodworking you may be wondering where to begin. Its always a good idea to start with a few hand tools, such as a couple of planes, a set of chisels, some layout tools, and a handsaw. Using hand tools requires patience and a measure of skill, but in the process youll learn all about grain direction, accurate layout, and the importance of sharp tools. And, as you learn to cut and fit a dovetail joint or carefully shape the sensuous curves of a table leg, the hand tools will create textures and surfaces that distinctly say, "handmade."
Learning to use power tools can be equally satisfying; woodworking machines provide accuracy and efficiency thats difficult to match with hand tools. The tablesaw is the first power tool that many woodworkers purchase. It can accurately rip and crosscut as well as cut many joints. The jointer and planer are a team that can efficiently flatten and plane lumber to size. And almost every woodworking shop has a bandsaw; its the tool of choice for cutting curves and the only tool that can resaw bookmatched panels and veneer.
Essentially, power and hand tools are of equal importance: Machines provide efficiency for labor-intensive tasks, such as sawing and planing; hand tools are used to create fine details that machines cant duplicate.
As you peruse the pages of this book, I hope that youll learn many new skills while experiencing the intense enjoyment that woodworking provides.
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Average Customer Review:
never recieved, March 17, 2009
it's funny! My account was charged, a confirmation e mail was sent and I have still not seen the book.
The order was confirmed on 2-10-09.
Excelent, August 6, 2008
los libros de Taunton son muy buenos en general y de una calidad gráfica fuera de serie.En temas de woodworking aquí en España en libros estamos muy por debajo y una guía como esta es una ayuda extraordinaria. lo recomiendo y deseo que se publique una version en español para los que nos cuesta lidiar con el inglés.
Muy bueno el envío aunque no tenemos las ventajas de los USA.
Enhorabuena al distribuidor por el servicio.
Good book to round out the Set, February 8, 2008
I began woodworking about one year ago and started by taking some classes at the local woodworking store. I had the idea in my head to build a wooden chest and finding a good starting place was not easy. Most of the wood workers I encounter are all over the spectrum of skill. No one really had a comprehensive method for teaching woodworking or where to start with the tools of woodworking. I think that this book gives a great start when it comes to selection of necessary tools as well as some general knowledge of how to use them. Keep in mind that a book can not accurately describe the pressure and overall feel of how to use a Plane or any other tool for that matter. These kinds of skills must come from doing.
I have all the other Taunton press books in the "Complete Illustrated" set and I think that together I have a great reference set to begin designing and working with wood. They also all match each other and this makes my bookshelf look good as well. I would recommend the hardcover over the soft cover because it can be more easily used in the shop this way.
OKish book, August 4, 2007
This is a good book. However, Lonnie Bird writes not as clear as Gary Rogowski, Andy Ray or especially Kelly Mehler. This is also applied to his "Band saw" book.
There is no clear analysis of cons and pros of different tools. Use of the tools does not contain alternative approaches too. He really thinks that only high end equipment is useful.
Another Excellent Publication By Lonnie Bird, March 16, 2007
Publications by Lonnie Bird are always excellent and informative to woodworkers, and this one achieves the same high level. I am enjoying reading Illustrated Guide to Using Woodworking Tools and looking forward to more time in the workshop with this publication.
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