Description
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part 1: What’s All the Buzz about Woodworking? 5
Chapter 1: Discovering the Basics of Woodworking 7
Chapter 2: Wood You Be Mine? Appreciating Wood for All It’s Worth 11
Chapter 3: Putting Safety First in Your Workshop 35
Part 2: Tool Time: Selecting and Setting Up Your Equipment 45
Chapter 4: Gearing Up: Choosing Tools That Are Right for You 47
Chapter 5: Getting a Handle on Hand Tools 55
Chapter 6: Peeking at Portable Power Tools 81
Chapter 7: Introducing the Big Guns: Stationary Power Tools 99
Chapter 8: Setting Up Your Workshop and Maximizing Your Tools 117
Part 3: Together Forever: Basic Wood Joinery 137
Chapter 9: Stuck on You: Using Adhesives and Glues 139
Chapter 10: Working with Wood Joints Using Power Tools 147
Chapter 11: Cutting Common Wood Joints with Hand Tools 181
Chapter 12: Making the Most of Mechanical Fasteners 195
Part 4: Getting Your Hands (and Shop) Dirty: Turning Raw Wood into Furniture 203
Chapter 13: Understanding the Building Process 205
Chapter 14: Banging Out Bookcases 219
Chapter 15: Tackling Tables 245
Chapter 16: Creating Cabinets 277
Part 5: The Grand Finale: Sanding and Finishing Your Masterpiece 313
Chapter 17: Smoothin’ It Out by Filling and Sanding 315
Chapter 18: Adding Color: Stains and Paints 323
Chapter 19: Protecting Your Work with Topcoats 331
Part 6: The Part of Tens 341
Chapter 20: Ten Great Habits to Get Into 343
Chapter 21: Ten Common Woodworking Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them 347
Index 353
