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