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This is the second in Kirby's series of handbooks. He tells how to get the most out of low priced saws, what blades and accessories to buy and what to avoid, how to set up each of four basic saw operations, how to build simple, inexpensive and accurate jigs, and how to make excellent wood joints straight from the saw. Kirby was trained in the British Arts and Crafts tradition and teaches and writes in Connecticut. This is his sixth book.
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The bandsaw is a woodworking favorite and the workhorse of any wood shop. Craftsmen and women turn to this practical tool for a wide array of tasks cutting curves, ripping stock, making a variety of useful joints, using guides and templates, and transforming thick boards into veneer. Now woodworkers can learn to make the most of their bandsaw in this valuable addition to the acclaimed COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE library. The format is highly visual, covering all there is to know about working with a bandsaw from basic uses to some of the most advanced techniques including shaping operations and sophisticated joinery. Safety and bandsaw maintenance complete this essential guide.
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Dedicated to providing integral information about woodworking tools and techniques that other manuals overlook, the books in this series contain safety facts, explanations about basic project setup, and tips for maximizing tool performance. Filled with clear diagrams and instructions, these pocket-sized, durable manuals are ideal for quick reference in the workshop. Using detailed illustrations, this informative guide explores the anatomy and uses of drills and their accessories. Explaining the features of both corded and cordless drills, this survey also contains information on updating old drills, thereby eliminating needless waste and expense. Safety, utility, and maintenance are all addressed in a cohesive, constructive, and clear manner.
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This is a well thought out book for the beginning woodworker. There are skill building sections through the entire book. These sections tell you what you will learn and they provide detailed instructions. Projects that provide the learning skills include an outdoor chair, a box, coffee table, bookcase, and top drawer lateral file. Excellent drawings and photography. Fraser was a professional woodworker and boatbuilder.
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Here is the second volume in Dana Batorys series of guides to the major woodworking machinery manufacturers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Covered in this volume are Parks Machine Co., the Boice-Crane Co., Baxter D. Whitney & Son, and Crescent Machine Co. As in his first volume, the author provides a history of each manufacturer, as well as a description of the evolution of its product lines over the years. Accompanying the histories are many illustrations taken from the catalogs of the period. This is a mine of information about old woodworking machines and the companies that made them.
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"Reading HAND TOOLS is like having a chat with an old master". Fine Woodworking Magazine. This classic, authoritative, and beautifully illustrated guide to hand woodworking tools will enhance the pleasure of all woodworkers. Virtually all hand woodworking tools are covered, spokeshaves, chisels, planes, etc. This book has just recently been returned to print, having been unavailable for a number of years.