Table Saw Fundamentals


Book Description

The table saw is the single tool that turns the hobbyist into a real woodworker, capable of handling a range of challenging jobs. With expert advice, color photos, drawings, and exploded diagrams, Popular Mechanics reveals exactly what this all-important piece of equipment can do. This invaluable and instructive manual covers it all: cutting wood to precise dimension; making simple joints such as grooves, dadoes, rabbets, and miters; crafting jigs and fixtures; and doing advanced techniques, from molding to resawing. It even provides a visual "anatomy" of the many types of available table saws, along with guidance on maintenance and troubleshooting. A series of great projects includes Demilune Table, Bookcase, Blanket Chest, and Wall-Hung Tool Cabinet. A Main Selection of the F&W Book Clubs.




The Table Saw Book


Book Description

Introduces the parts and workings of a table saw, shows how to operate it safely, and discusses crosscutting, ripping and joinery.




Scroll Saw Fundamentals


Book Description

Their paces. Peters delves right into the details of spindle, faceplate, bowl, and embellishing turning; finishing; making jigs and fixtures; and doing maintenance and troubleshooting. With those skills honed, woodworkers can turn to fine projects, including a lidded box and 2-tier candy dish.




Band Saw Fundamentals


Book Description

"Take full advantage of the most essential woodworking power tool. If there's one tool that no workshop should be without, it's the band saw. It's used to crosscut, rip, create a variety of woodworking joints, and more. Rick Peters helps you select and accessorize your band saw, describes the basic and advanced techniques it's capable of, explains how to make jigs and fixtures, and shows how to maintain your saw. There are also several great projects to test your, skills" -- back cover.




Miter Saw Fundamentals


Book Description

Part of the 'Popular Mechanics Workshop', this text covers the miter saw, a must-have on every job site. Projects include a simple desk frame, beveled tray and end table.




Complete Table Saw Book, Revised Edition


Book Description

This complete guide features essential and up-to-date information needed to set up and tune your table saw and expand your table saw skill set. Featuring all the most critical table saw techniques, from selecting and truing blades to mastering basic to advanced cuts and more, this must-have manual will equip you with all the necessary skills you need to successfully and safely use your table saw. Also included in this revised edition is exclusive information on new SawStop technology. With step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams, complete nine custom table saw projects to put your learned techniques and skills to use.




Popular Mechanics Jointer & Planer Fundamentals


Book Description

It happens all the time: woodworkers proudly survey their handiwork only to discover gaps in the glue joints and between parts. The solution? This comprehensive guide. It delves into every aspect of each tool--basic anatomy, features, motor sizes, dust ports, maximum cut, and more. Check out bench-top, stationary, and portable models of each; accessories, such as push sticks and knife-sharpening jigs; and all the must-know techniques, including face and edge jointing and staggered cut planing. There are advanced procedures, too--from rabetting and tapering a post to ganged cuts and molding--as well as fixtures to make, maintenance and repair advice, and exciting projects.




Woodworking Basics


Book Description

Presents an introduction to woodworking, covering wood, joinery, woodworking machines, and hand tools, and including illustrated, step-by-step instructions for five projects.




Fundamentals of Sharpening (Back to Basics)


Book Description

*Sharpening hand tools *Sharpening power tools *Tips and methods *Uses plain-spoken language *Section on bench stones, bench grinders, and other supplies




Basic Woodworking


Book Description

A fully illustrated introduction to hand and machine tools Detailed, step-by-step guidance on essential woodworking techniques Instructions for several complete projects plus it covers finishing, staining, and painting The history of woodworking spans cultures and millennia, and each year more and more people take up this exciting and challenging craft. Illustrated with hundreds of full-color photographs, Basic Woodworking helps beginners learn the fundamentals of working with wood and avoid frustration and injury in the process. Following a complete introduction to both hand tools and woodworking machines, the book guides readers step-by-step, from start to finish, through several simple projects--including a cutting board, peg shelf, and step stool--and, along the way, builds a foundation of knowledge by teaching the essential skills that will serve them in future woodworking endeavors.




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