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

by Skills Institute Press

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565234659
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/01/2010
Series:	Back To Basics Series
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: Table Saw *Anatomy of a table saw *Setting up *Safety *Table saw blades *Ripping *Crosscutting *Angle cuts *Dado cuts *Moldings *Table saw joinery Chapter 2: Radial Arm Saw *Anatomy of a radial arm saw *Selling up *Radial arm saw blades and accessories *Safety *Crosscutting *Angle cuts *Ripping *Dado cuts *Moldings *Radial arm saw joinery Chapter 3: Band Saw *Anatomy of a band saw *Selling up *Safety *Band saw blades *Culling curves *Straight cuts *Angle and taper cuts *Culling duplicate pieces *Band saw joinery Chapter 4: Drill Press *Anatomy of a drill press *Setting up and safety *Bits and accessories *Straight and angled holes *Dowels, plugs and tenons *Mortising techniques *The drill press as sander Chapter 5: Jointer *Anatomy of a jointer *Selling up and safety *Jointer knives *Jointing *Salvaging warped stock *Rabbets, chamfers and tapers *Planer Glossary Index

Editorial Reviews

A well tuned piece of woodworking machinery not only performs well, it’s safer to use. When was the last time you gave your table saw a tune up……………….. Do you know how? If you’re unsure how to maintain your woodworking machinery, this book is for you. Not only does this book cover in detail how to maintain and adjust your woodworking machinery, it also includes maintenance tips for portable power tools. There is also a chapter on sharpening blades and router bits. This book also includes several jigs and methods for getting the most out of your woodworking machinery.

There is an excellent chapter on the table saw, its maintenance and a number of tips on the proper use of this piece of equipment. Some of the machinery covered in the book are, table saw, band saw, jointer, router, circular saw, radial arm saw, drill press, mortiser, wood lathe, shaper, scroll saw, etc. - GordGraff.com

— Gord Graff

GordGraff.com

Back to Basics Series

While the subtitle, ''Straight Talk for Today's Woodworker'', for the ''Back to Basics'' series might imply that these books are designed for all woodworkers, they are, in my view, particularly relevant for novice woodworkers.

The authors rely largely on illustrations, and these are, in general, quite good. Almost every topic is accompanied by at least one illustration. The authors clearly have a good grasp of their respective subjects and know how to explain both simple and complex concepts clearly...these books contain a lot of reliable information that any novice woodworker will benefit from.

Woodworking Machines
In this book you'll find general introductions to stationary machines, portable power tool and blade and bit sharpening, along with detailed chapters on the table saw, band saw, radial arm saw, drill press and jointer. Almost as an afterthought these is a small section on ''other tools'', including scroll saws, sanders and air compressors.
There is barley a mention of planers (2 pages), and nothing on miter saws. The section on radial arm saws is a bit strange - there aren't many models available, they're expensive, and I can't imagine a novice woodworking including one as a first purchase. Nonetheless, the content is good, and it''s certainly worth a read if you're new to woodworking machinery. - ToolReviews.ca

— Carl DuGuay

ToolReviews.ca