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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.

• SUCCESS WITH BANDSAWS

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  This new title explores the many creative possibilities of floor-standing, stand-mounted, and portable bench-top bandsaw models. With these practical instructions and color photographs, woodworkers can quickly master basic skills such as ripping, cutting angles, and mirror cutting, then practice advanced procedures like making dovetail, mortise and tenon joints and cutting variable-curve edges—and even make their own money-saving jigs and templates.

• THE MISSING SHOP MANUAL: GLUE AND CLAMPS: THE TOOL INFORMATION YOU NEED AT YOUR

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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. The repair and upkeep of furniture, cabinets, and other wooden objects using glue and clamps is expertly explained in this informative manual. Teaching basic safety, this guide also shows how to choose an appropriate adhesive and clamp and the best way to fix wooden items—ranging from cabinets to chair legs. Well-illustrated and sized to slip into a back pocket, this manual demonstrates the practicality and ease of restoring furniture using glue.

• SUCCESS WITH TABLESAWS

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  This indispensable handbook explains how to choose and set up the right table saw for any shop, and demonstrates basic and advanced techniques for ripping, crosscutting, and cutting bevels and mitered edges. Various jigs and auxiliary miter fences are outlined as well, all designed to maximize safety and efficiency. Filled with practical information and more than 250 color photographs and illustrations, this in-depth introduction provides innovative uses for specialty blades, and great tips for controlling dust, maintaining your saw, working with imperfect lumber, and much more.

• GETTING STARTED IN WOODWORKING: SKILL BUILDING PROJECTS THAT TEACH THE BASICS

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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.