Description: User-friendly and complete with full-color photos and illustrations, Woodworking offers a comprehensive guide for beginning woodworkers and aspiring cabinetmakers alike. Beginning with a brief introduction to the industry, as well as descriptions of the tools and materials used in the trade, the book then progresses on to illustrate and explain the hands-on skills that are essential to success in project creation. Step-by-step projects are accompanied by engaging photos and illustrations that walk through the process of building wood products, including tables and chairs, chests, cabinet-making, and more! These projects provide learners with a sense of accomplishment as they demonstrate their skills through successful completion of a finished product. Product Benefits: - A chapter on safety, in addition to "Safety" notes highlighted in the chapters, emphasizes the importance of practicing caution in working with woodworking tools and materials.
- Step-by-step "Procedures" integrated into the chapters allow learners to learn individual tasks to ensure successful completion of a project.
- Uniquely designed to encourage the progression to more advanced techniques, each chapter includes a step-by-step "Build-It" project for the beginner, and "Project Challenge" for the more experienced woodworker.
- "Woodworking Tips" and other featured facts highlighted in the chapters provide insightful and engaging information to further encourage success in building projects
- A chapter on career opportunities and entrepreneurship provides the committed builder with information on how to succeed in the industry
Table of Contents: SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF WOODWORKING
Chapter 1: The Woodworking Industry
Chapter 2: General Safety Practices
SECTION 2: TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Chapter 4: Portable Power Tools
Chapter 5: Stationary Shop Tools
SECTION 3: CABINET AND FURNITURE ANATOMY
Chapter 8: Tables and Desks
Chapter 9: Chests
Chapter 10: Beds
Chapter 11: Chairs
Chapter 12: Construction methods
SECTION 4: WOODWORKING MATERIALS
Chapter 13: Wood
Chapter 14: Panel Products
Chapter 15: Veneer
Chapter 16: Synthetic Materials
SECTION 5: JOINERY AND ASSEMBLY
Chapter 17: Stock Preparation
Chapter 18: Case Joints
Chapter 19: Frame Joints
Chapter 20: Rail Joints
Chapter 21: Housed Joints
Chapter 22: Making Wide Panels and Thick Blanks
Chapter 23: Fasteners
Chapter 24: Adhesives
Chapter 25: Clamps
Chapter 26: Hardware
SECTION 6: FINISHING
Chapter 27: Surface Preparation
Chapter 28: Finishes and Application Methods
SECTION 7: SPECIAL TOPICS
Chapter 29: Bending Wood
Chapter 30: Veneering
Chapter 31: Decorative Techniques
Chapter 32: Designing a Project
Chapter 33: Fabricating Countertops
Chapter 34: Running Your Own Business |
