Woodworker's Guide to Veneering & Inlay (SC)
Woodworker's Guide to Veneering & Inlay (SC)

Author: Jonathan Benson

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2007-04-05

Total Pages: 489

ISBN-13: 1607659034

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Now, woodworkers of any skill level can master the classic technique of re-creating the beauty of exotic wood. Included is a complete overview of the entire veneering and in-lay process along with step-by-step exercises that culminate in four beautiful pieces: a dining room table, a wall mirror with shelf, a marquetry picture, and a parquetry design.

Woodworker's Guide to Live Edge Slabs
Woodworker's Guide to Live Edge Slabs

Author: George Vondriska

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2021-11-02

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 1607658534

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A complete and accessible guide on making DIY furniture from live-edge slabs, this book will show you everything you need to know about incorporating natural wood pieces into your home. After learning techniques for milling, drying, and preparing your own slab, adding inlays, using resin and epoxy, creating waterfall edges, and more, you’ll then move on to complete seven projects that range in size and offer additional ideas to implement in your own projects while using the techniques you’ve learned! From charcuterie boards and floating shelves to desks, dining tables, benches, and more, both beginner and advanced DIYers can accomplish these stunning woodworking projects!

Understanding Wood
Understanding Wood

Author: R. Bruce Hoadley

Publisher: Taunton

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780918804051

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Inn this essential reference for woodworkers, the author explains everything from how trees grow to getting a sharp edge. Includes examples of problems and their solutions to help woodworkers through their own projects. Full-color photos and b&w illustrations.

The Essential Wood Book
The Essential Wood Book

Author: Tim Snyder

Publisher:

Published: 2020-03-03

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9781950934393

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The Essential Wood Book is about making the basics of using and choosing wood easier to understand. While some wood books can be intimidating due to an overly scientific approach or an overflowing amount of exotic and hard-to-find woods you'll never use, this handy, accessible resource is perfect for anyone seeking information about the most essential materials needed to complete their next woodworking project. In addition to covering the top native American and exotic woods from Ash to Zebrawood, The Essential Wood Book also offers expert advice and know-how for working with wood, rough lumber and plywood, understanding wood movement and other characteristics, finding unique wood sources, and storing and drying lumber. With lots of photos and accessible, detailed information, The Essential Wood Book is the ideal resource for woodworkers, carpenters, crafters, or DIY enthusiasts seeking the fundamental knowledge needed to successfully work with wood.

Joints
Joints

Author: Ralph Laughton

Publisher: GMC Publications

Published: 2018-06-28

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781784944414

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Strong, appropriate and well-fitting joints are one of the hallmarks of skilled woodworking. Aimed at both those new to the craft as well as those with more experience, this book demystifies one of the most important and challenging aspects of woodworking - choosing, cutting and assembling joints. It is essential to approach making joints methodically and this book provides all the necessary information you need to ensure good results each time. Ralph Laughton guides the reader through the whole process, from selecting the appropriate joint to use to assembling the finished piece. Also clearly explained are timber selection, the basic tools required and which adhesives to use. Some of the joints described in detail include: butt and edge, mitres, notched and halved, mortise and tenon, and dovetail.

The Joint Book
The Joint Book

Author: Terrie Noll

Publisher: Chartwell Books

Published: 2009-03-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780785822271

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The Joint Book features illustrated instructions for over 70 joints—providing easy-to-follow step-by-step directions for creating edge and scarf joints, lapped and housed joints, mortise and tenon joints, miters and bevels, dovetails, dowels and biscuits, and detailed descriptions of fasteners, hardware, and knockdown joints. This book is the perfect companion for any woodworker interested in improving their joint-making skills. This hardcover book with internal spiral binding is 6.5" × 8", the perfect size for carpenters and woodworkers to keep near their workbench or toolbox for quick access.The design of this book allows it to lay open flat for easy and frequent reference. The interior photographs, illustrations, and diagrams make the learning process simple and fun for beginners, while advanced readers will gain insight from the book's useful tips. Within, you'll find: Step-by-step illustrated instructions for making all the basic joints in every joint family—mortise and tenon, dovetails, miters, and more—and their variations. Both hand tool methods and power tool techniques, plus a variety of easy-to-build jigs. How the nature of wood and its properties affect joinery, glue, and furniture design. The Joint Book is the ultimate workshop reference, providing woodworkers with the knowledge to choose the right joint for the job.