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You've seen a few shows on TV, and working with wood looks like it could be quite entertaining and rewarding. After all, you get to create something that you can proudly display to your friends and family. But where and how do you begin to move from expressed interest to hands-on experience? "Woodworking For Dummies" shows you how your raw building materials stack up, with everything you would need to know about hardwood, softwood, plywood, veneer wood, plain-sawn wood, rift-cut wood, quarter-sawn wood, solid wood, man-made wood, and more. This down-to-earth guide gives you the goods on how boards are made from trees and the characteristics of hardwood and softwood species, plus all the buzz on; gearing up with the right tools; putting safety first in your workshop; using adhesives and glue; working with wood joints; smoothing it out by sanding and filling; adding color with stains and paints; and protecting your work with topcoats. Whether you want to put together a simple plywood bookcase or an incredible solid oak dining table, "Woodworking For Dummies" can help you get organized as you craft your plans for a piece that'll reflect your personal touch.
You'll discover how to: measure and mark your wood; distinguish among saw designs; choose and use sharpening tools; hone in on hot melt glue; speed things up with modern frame joints; get down to the nitty-gritty on nails; and apply water-based polyurethanes. This handy reference packs in essential information for the novice woodworker and some advanced tips and tricks to jumpstart any woodworker's existing skills. Detailed illustrations, how-to photos, and a color insert defining the look of different woods and the effects of finishes are sure to inspire a sawdust storm in your busy workshop.
Contents
Introduction. Part I: What's All the Buzz about Woodworking? Chapter 1: Discovering the Basics of Woodworking. Chapter 2: Wood You Be Mine? Appreciating Wood for All It's Worth. Chapter 3: Putting Safety First in Your Workshop. Part II: Tool Time: Selecting and Setting Up Your Equipment. Chapter 4: Gearing Up: Choosing Tools That Are Right for You. Chapter 5: Getting a Handle on Hand Tools. Chapter 6: Peeking at Portable Power Tools. Chapter 7: Introducing the Big Guns: Stationary Power Tools. Chapter 8: Setting Up Your Workshop and Maximizing Your Tools. Part III: Together Forever: Basic Wood Joinery. Chapter 9: Stuck on You: Using Adhesives and Glues. Chapter 10: Working with Wood Joints. Chapter 11: Making the Most of Mechanical Fasteners. Part IV: Getting Your Hands (and Shop) Dirty: Turning Raw Wood into Furniture. Chapter 12: Understanding the Building Process. Chapter 13: Banging Out Bookcases. Chapter 14: Tackling Tables. Chapter 15: Creating Cabinets. Part V: The Grand Finale: Sanding and Finishing Your Masterpiece. Chapter 16: Smoothin' It Out by Sanding and Filling. Chapter 17: Adding Color: Stains and Paints. Chapter 18: Protecting Your Work with Topcoats. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 19: Ten Great Habits to Get Into. Chapter 20: Ten Common Woodworking Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them. Chapter 21: Ten Great Woodworking Resources. Index.
