Woodworking: The Complete Step-by-Step Manual

by DK

Overview

Master key carpentry skills, from simple joinery techniques to fine woodworking, all explained in clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs.

Tools - Understand how to use hand, power, and machine tools, and choose the right wood for every job.

Techniques - Follow clear, step-by-step instructions to master all key woodwork techniques, from joints to finishing.

Projects - Put your skills into practice to create well-crafted and practical objects, from a wine rack to a chest of drawers.

This book shows you the main woodworking techniques step by step - from basic through to more advanced types of wood joints, finishing, woodturning, and furniture restoration - and explains all the essential woodworking tools. It gives you a directory of more than 100 hard and softwoods and their properties so that you can choose the right wood for the job.

Then, put your skills into practice with 28 DIY woodworking projects, which have detailed plans and instructions and are arranged in order of complexity. Make a simple chopping board or wine rack as small weekend projects, or try more advanced woodworking ideas such as a linen chest, dresser, or chair.

Woodworking is a complete illustrated woodworking course, giving you everything you need to know.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781465491114
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	04/07/2020
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	400
Sales rank:	72,843
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.20(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

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Table of Contents

Introduction 8

Tools

Introduction 12

Work Safely 13

Hand Tools

Saws 14

Planes 18

Chisels 26

Measuring and Marking Tools 30

Striking Tools 35

Clamps 36

Power Tools

Drills and Drivers 38

Routers 40

Handheld Power Saws 46

Sanders and Nailers 48

Stationary and Machine Tools

Table Saws 50

Band Saws 52

Planers and Thicknessers 54

Lathes and Cutting Tools 56

Mortisers 58

Commercial Joining Systems 60

Drill Presses 62

Fixings 63

Workshop 64

Workbenches and Work Supports 66

Sharpening Tools 68

Gluing and Clamping 70

Scrapers and Abrasives 72

Safety Clothing and First Aid 74

Techniques

Introduction 78

Preparing Wood 80

Joinery

Choosing a Joint 88

Edge-to-Edge Joint 90

Loose Tongue-and-Groove Joint 92

Fixed Tongue-and-Groove Joint 94

Cross-Halving Joint 96

Dovetail Half-Lap Joint 98

Corner-Halving Joint 100

Scarf Joint 101

Full Housing Joint 102

Shouldered and Stopped Housing Joint 104

Dovetail Housing Joint 106

Butt-Miter Joint 108

Mitered Half-Lap Joint 109

Loose-Tongue Miter Joint 110

Keyed Miter Joint 111

Basic Mortise-and-Tenon Joint 112

Haunched-Tenon Joint 116

Secret Haunched-Tenon Joint 117

Wedged Through Mortise-and-Tenon Joint 118

Knockdown Tenon Joint 121

Draw-Bore Tenon Joint 122

T-Bridle Joint 124

Corner Bridle Joint 127

Comb Joint 128

Through-Dovetail Joint 130

Lapped Dovetail Joint 134

Floating Tenon Joint 136

Joints Using Commercial Connectors 138

Jigs and Templates 146

Turning Techniques 148

Veneering 153

Finishing Techniques 160

Restoring Furniture 168

Woods

Woods 174

Softwoods 175

Hardwoods 180

Veneers 192

Projects

Introduction 196

Cutting Board 198

Birdhouse 200

Coat Rack 202

Mirror Frame 205

Wine Rack 208

Hall Shelf 212

Laundry Box 217

Plate Rack 222

Screen 230

Bookcase 234

Breakfast Table 240

Bar Stool 246

Wall Cabinet 250

Garden Table 255

Garden Bench 260

Workbench 264

Demi-Lune Table 272

Trinket Box 280

Coffee Table 284

Toolbox 290

Bedside Table 296

Linen Chest 308

Chest of Drawers 316

Bed 326

Glass-Fronted Cabinet 334

Gateleg Table 342

Buffet 354

Chair 376

Appendix

Glossary 388

Index 394

Acknowledgments 399

About the Contributors 400

Picture Credits 400

Editorial Reviews

04/03/2020

This invaluable reference for anyone looking to explore woodworking as a hobby or profession offers a thorough detailing of each tool's functions and nuances, a multitude of joint and finishing techniques, profiles on the different types of woods, and projects sorted by increasing levels of difficulty. It supports the growth from novice to proficient woodworker, all within a single text. As the fourth edition, the content is extremely reliable, with contributors notably qualified, whose primary trade is carpentry or furniture making. The work resembles a hefty textbook, with high-resolution photographs on glossy pages, detailing the different steps of each section. VERDICT Recommended as a robust addition to any Maker space reference or general craft collection.—Thomas Beheler, Arlington Pub. Libs., VA

Library Journal

This invaluable reference for anyone looking to explore woodworking as a hobby or profession offers a thorough detailing of each tool’s functions and nuances, a multitude of joint and finishing techniques, profiles on the different types of woods, and projects sorted by increasing levels of difficulty.” —Library Journal

“A useful guide to building a repertoire of both tools and skills.” —Booklist Online

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