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John Wiley & Sons Inc Woodworking For Dummies by Jeff Strong
Youve 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 handson 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 plainsawn wood riftcut wood quartersawn wood solid wood manmade wood and more. This downtoearth 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 thatll reflect your personal touch.
Youll 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 nittygritty on nails; and apply waterbased polyurethanes. This handy reference packs in essential information for the novice woodworker and some advanced tips and tricks to jumpstart any woodworkers existing skills. Detailed illustrations howto 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.