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 wood 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
- 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
- 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. Includes detailed illustrations and how-to
photos.
