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• HANDPLANE ESSENTIALS BY CHRIS SCHWARZ

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  There is no woodworking tool that's more satisfying, quick and precise to use as a handplane. Planes can process timber in its rough state, bring boards up to a glimmering smoothness, cut rabbets, dados, grooves and other joints, and trim wood with a precision hat has yet to be matched by power tools. t Yet many woodworkers – both beginners and professionals – are intimidated by choosing the right tool, sharpening its cutter and putting it to use. And that's why Christopher chwarz, the editor of Woodworking Magazine, wrote this book. S "Handplane Essentials" contains everything you need to choose the right tool for your budget and project, take it out of the box, sharpen it and use it successfully. The chapters in this book have been compiled from more than 10 years of the author's writing on the ubject of handplanes in magazines, trade journals and blogs. s This is a sizable book – 312 pages – and is printed on high-quality paper. The hundreds of photos in the book have been sepia-toned, just like the photos in Woodworking Magazine. The book is hardbound, covered in black cloth with a copper embossing and a heavy full-color dust jacket. And – best of all – the book is produced and printed entirely n the United States. Here's what you'll find inside: i The Basics: Learn what the different handplanes are used for. Decode their crazy numbering system so you can focus instead on what each tool does. And figure out what specific planes you need in your shop. Sharpening: Learning to hone your cutters to a keen edge is the secret to getting your planes to work. "Handplane Essentials" shows you how to get this done no matter what ort of sharpening system you use now. s Continued… Techniques: Learn how to flatten individual boards, panels and even enormous tabletops with just a few bench planes. Learn to use specialty planes to cut grooves, abbets and other joints. r History & Philosophy: If you understand historical practice, you'll be a better handplane user – even if you choose to reject the traditional methods. Learn to pick a ell-made old tool based on how it is made. w Reviews: Find out who makes the best high-quality tool, whether it's a $50 plane from India or a $5,000 plane custom-made by a machinist in Scotland. The author has tried them all.

• ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THE STEEL SQUARE

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  Subtitle: "Facts, Short-Cuts and Problem-Solving Secrets for Carpenters, Woodworkers & Builders". Now, any carpenter, woodworker, or serious do-it-yourselfer can discover how invaluable the simple steel square can be in building stairs, roofs, rafters and practically everything else. With clear illustrations and charts, simple rules of thumb, and skill building exercises, this helpful reference will unlock the secrets of a time-honored tool that’s been a mainstay in the toolbox of skilled craftsman for centuries.

• GETTING STARTED IN WOODWORKING: YOUR FIRST WORKSHOP

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  This is the second entry in the Getting Started in Woodworking series (see also item 19-115). This is a good introduction for those people who wish to establish a home workshop. Fraser starts with what to include in the essential shop and progresses on to the basic, efficient, and finally the well-rounded shop. Each shop, of course, requires a different set of tools and accessories. Fraser is an experienced woodworker and teaches woodworking and boatbuilding in Connecticut.

• Tool School: The Missing Manual For Your Tools! (Spiral Bound)

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  A must-have one-of-a-kind resource for any beginner, and most intermediate woodworkers. Covers set-up and maintaining accuracy, as well as the dozens of accessories available to expand each tool's capabilities. Features a shop-friendly lay-flayt wire-o format. For many woodworkers, buying new tools can mean a lot of guesswork and experimentation. Tool School eliminates the trepidation, saves time, and allows woodworkers to start using their tools correctly and safely. It covers everything from what to look for when purchasing tools to correct usage for safety and accuracy. Both portable and stationary woodworking tools are covered through extensive photography and illustrations. These days most tools come with what amounts to a pamphlet of safety advice that contains little information about how things work--this book is the missing instruction manual.

• SHARPENING WITH WATERSTONES: A PERFECT EDGE IN 60 SECONDS

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  Kirby, a master woodworker educated in England, shows the reader how to put a perfect edge on chisels, plane irons, and knives. The author advocates using Japanese waterstones in conjunction with the ordinary electric grinder as the best route to a sharp edge, yet he also shows how to get excellent results from traditional oil stones. Kirby also includes a discussion of diamond hones.

• THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED G/T JIGS & FIXTURES

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  A highly visual, step-by-step guide to building jigs and adding modifications. Organized according to function, this in-depth reference covers all aspects of jig-making. Nagyszalanczy is a well-known designer and lecturer with over 20 years in woodworking.