The Complete Manual of Woodworking: A Detailed Guide to Design, Techniques, and Tools for the Beginner and Expert

by Albert Jackson, David Day

Overview

Designed to instruct and inspire every woodworker from the beginner to the most exacting expert, this authoritative guide is a must-have classic in the world of woodworking.
 
With more than 1,800 drawings, diagrams and photos, The Complete Manual of Woodworking encompasses the whole art and craft of woodworking. Includes a discussion of all the principal hardwoods and softwoods, how to choose and use hand tools, detailed information on every woodworking technique—jointing, bonding, fastening, laminating, and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780679766117
Publisher:	Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication date:	12/03/1996
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	291,591
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Albert Jackson and David Day are the bestselling authors of numerous DIY and woodworking titles.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1	Wood the Raw Material
	How trees grow	10
	Converting wood	12
	Selecting wood	14
	The properties of wood	15
	Softwoods of the world	16
	Hardwoods of the world	20
	Veneers	30
	Types of veneer	32
	Man-made boards	34
Chapter 2	Designing in Wood
	The design process	40
	Designing for safety	42
	Designing with wood in mind	43
	Designing for appearance	44
	Principles of chair construction	50
	Principles of table construction	55
	Storage-unit construction	61
	Making plans	74
Chapter 3	Hand Tools
	Measuring & marking tools	76
	Handsaws	80
	Backsaws	83
	Curve-cutting saws	84
	Japanese saws	86
	Bench planes	88
	Rabbet planes	92
	Block planes	93
	Japanese planes	94
	Specialized planes	95
	Plow & combination planes	96
	Chisels & gouges	98
	Mortise chisels	100
	Japanese chisels	101
	Sharpening stones	102
	Grinders	106
	Spokeshaves	108
	Drawknives	109
	Scrapers	110
	Wood rasps & files	111
	Drills & braces	112
	Hammers	115
	Mallets	116
	Screwdrivers	118
	Clamps	120
Chapter 4	Power Tools
	Power drills	124
	Jigsaws	128
	Circular saws	132
	Biscuit jointers	136
	Portable planers	138
	Routers	140
	Sanders	147
	Workcenters	151
Chapter 5	Machine Tools
	Table saws	156
	Radial-arm saws	164
	Band saws	172
	Powered scroll saws	178
	Planers	180
	Mortising attachments	186
	Drill presses	188
	Stationary sanders	190
	Lathes	192
	Universal machines	204
Chapter 6	Home Workshops
	Home workshops	210
	Planning a shop	211
	Workbenches and accessories	212
	Health and safety in the workshop	214
Chapter 7	Joinery
	Butt joints	216
	Rabbet joints	218
	Lap joints	219
	Edge-to-edge joints	222
	Housing joints	224
	Mortise & tenon joints	226
	Bridle joints	235
	Dowel joints	236
	Dovetail joints	238
	Board joints	246
Chapter 8	Bending Wood
	Kerfing	250
	Steam bending	251
	Laminated bending	254
Chapter 9	Veneering and Marquetry
	Tools for veneering	258
	Groundwork	259
	Preparing veneer	260
	Caul veneering	262
	Hand veneering	263
	Bandings & inlays	265
	Marquetry	267
	Parquetry	269
Chapter 10	Wood Carving
	Carving chisels and gouges	272
	Carver's mallets and adzes	274
	Woods for carving	275
	Holding the work	276
	Making wood carvings	278
	Relief carving	279
	Carving in the round	280
	Chip carving	281
Chapter 11	Finishing Wood
	Preparing the surface	284
	Bleaching and staining	286
	French polish	288
	Lacquer, varnish and paint	290
	Spraying wood finishes	292
	Oil and wax	294
Chapter 12	Other Materials
	Metal	296
	Glass	298
	Marble	299
	Leather	300
Chapter 13	Supplies & Fittings
	Woodworking adhesives	302
	Wood screws	304
	Nails	305
	Hinges	306
	Knock-down fittings	308
	Locks and catches	309
	Stays and handles	310
	Reference Section: Glossary & Index
	Glossary of terms	311
	Index	315