A Little Book of Woodworking Joints - Including Dovetailing, Mortise-and-Tenon and Mitred Joints
A Little Book of Woodworking Joints - Including Dovetailing, Mortise-and-Tenon and Mitred Joints

Author: Anon

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2016-09-06

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13: 1473359007

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Contained within this antique book is a simple and concise guide to some of the most useful and simple joining methods used in woodworking. A great guide for beginners, this text includes a wealth of detailed diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions, making it perfect for those with little previous experience. A handy reference guide for all levels of skill, this text is sure to be of value to those with an interest in woodworking and makes a great addition to woodworking and handcrafting literature. The chapters of this book include: 'The Simplest Job', 'Simple Dovetailing', 'Lap and Secret Dovetailing', 'Various Hammers and Their Uses', 'Mortise-and-Tenon Joints', 'Further Mortise-and-Tenon Joints', 'Dowelling', and 'Mitred Joints'. We are proud to republish this text now complete with a new introduction on woodworking.

The Complete Book of Furniture Repair and Refinishing - Easy to Follow Guide With Step-By-Step Methods
The Complete Book of Furniture Repair and Refinishing - Easy to Follow Guide With Step-By-Step Methods

Author: Ralph Kinney

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-04-16

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 1473385792

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This vintage volume contains a comprehensive guide to repairing and refinishing furniture, with information on tools and equipment, materials, enamelling, workshop practice, and many other related aspects. With simple directions and a wealth of useful tips, this handbook is ideal for those with little previous experience, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Restoration”, “Repairs”, “Removing Old Finish”, “Preparing for New Finish”, “Refinishing”, “Reviving Old Finishes”, “Enamelling and ‘Nude’ Furniture Finishes”, “More About Materials”, “Tools for the Beginner”, “More Hand Tools”, “Sharpening and Care of Tools”, “Care and Storage of Paints and Brushes”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on wood finishing.

Popular Science
Popular Science

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1931-04

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13:

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Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.

The Encyclopedia of Joint Making
The Encyclopedia of Joint Making

Author: Terrie Noll

Publisher: Chartwell Books

Published: 2015-08-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780785833581

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The Encyclopedia of Joint Making has step-by-step illustrated instructions for making all of the basic joints in every joint family--mortise and tenon, dovetails, mitres, and more--plus popular joint variations. The Encyclopedia of Join Making has comprehensive coverage of the nature of wood material and how it affects joinery, glue, and furniture design for informed engineering of joints to last. Learn to use fasteners, bindings, adhesives and only wood elements when creating your wood joints. Have you started a woodworking project only to find yourself stuck in at a crossroads when it comes to making a wooden joint? Use this book to learn all the tricks necessary to choose and use layout tools for accurate works, plus practical marking methods for quick identification of project parts. Wooden joint making has never been so easy. Master the dovetail joint, mitre joint and so many more to ensure your furniture or wooden engineering project is completed to perfection. The Encyclopedia of Joint Making also includes both hand tool methods and power tool techniques, a variety of jigs and up-to-date coverage of contemporary alternatives. So, grab up your tools and get started on that woodworking project you always wanted to finish but never got around to.

Tool-Making Projects for Joinery and Woodworking
Tool-Making Projects for Joinery and Woodworking

Author: Steve A. Olesin

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9781892836236

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This practical and comprehensive handbook presents detailed instructions for making 20 essential hand tools for joinery and general woodworking at all skill levels.

Crown Molding & Trim
Crown Molding & Trim

Author: Wayne Drake

Publisher: Universal-Publishers

Published: 2012-11

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1612331807

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This ebook CAN NOT BE PRINTED, and is suitable for viewing "ON-SCREEN" only, but contains all the information needed to cut and install crown molding and trim. Cathedral/vaulted ceilings are rarely attempted because of the many diverse compound miter joints necessary. With our easy to follow 3-Step Method, written for the novice do-it-yourself person and the professional alike, you will be amazed how easy it is. This 141-page "Crown Molding & Trim" book contains over 400 color photographs and illustrations with easy-to-understand instructions. Nowhere else will you find cutting and installing crown molding for horizontal or cathedral/vaulted ceilings made so quick and easy. The Crown Molding & Trim book also contains our proven easy-to-use Miter Table(c), Crown Molding Table(c), and Compound Miter Chart(c) which contain over 24,000 saw settings. Create inexpensive decorative crown molding shelves, fireplace mantels, crown molding cornices, and shadow boxes. Create beautiful multi-sided birdhouses, gazebos and flowerpots. Master any compound miter angle. Guaranteed! This is the only book that you will find anywhere that actually tells the novice do-it-yourself person the exact miter and blade tilt settings to easily cut any compound miter joint. With the Crown Molding & Trim book and a set of 4 True Angle(r) Tools, you will easily be able to cut and install all of the crown molding and trim in your ho