Woodworking Machines (Back to Basics): Straight Talk for Today's Woodworker - Softcover

Skills Institute Press

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565234650 ISBN 13: 9781565234659

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

A straightforward manual for all woodworkers, this reference offers essential information about the core tools of the woodworking trade. With a chapter devoted to each machine--including the table saw, radial arm saw, band saw, drill press, and jointer--there is plenty of guidance for the beginning woodworker and suggestions for those with more experience. Each chapter includes a detailed diagram of the tool, instructions on its use, and important safety information. Whether woodworkers are setting up a shop, looking to buy new tools, or just interested in getting more from the tools they already own, this essential guide delivers concise information on an array of woodshop equipment.

About this title

About the Author

John Kelsey is a journalist and editor specializing in woodworking and furniture making. He has a degree in woodworking and furniture design from the School for American Craft at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He is a former editor in chief of Fine Woodworking magazine and a publisher of woodworking and home building books at the Taunton Press. He is the author of Furniture Projects for the Deck and Lawn. He lives in Newtown, Connecticut.

From the Back Cover

The world is complicated enough...your woodworking information shouldn't be.Get the straight talk about woodworking machines, including:*The best way to set up your woodworking equipment*How to maintain your tools to work better and last longer*Techniques for keeping blades and bits razor sharp*Key jigs and fixtures to maximize each machine's performance*Helpful Shop Tips that will make you work smarter*Safety fundamentals to remember when working with machinesGet the complete Set:JoineryWoodCabinetsWorkshopCarvingSharpeningWoodworking should be a fun and stress-free hobby. Bypass the overwhelming amount of woodworking information and get Back to Basics with the core information you need to succeed. You'll learn what is important to know now and what can be left for later. Best of all, the information is presented in the plain-spoken language you would hear from a trusted friend or relative.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565234650
• ISBN 13: 9781565234659
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192