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 |