CONTENTS
Introduction
TOOLS
Introduction
Work Safely
HAND TOOLS
Saws
Planes
Chisels
Measuring and Marking Tools
Striking Tools
Clamps
POWER TOOLS
Drills and Drivers
Routers
Handheld Power Saws
Sanders and Nailers
STATIONARY AND MACHINE TOOLS
Table Saws
Band Saws
Planers and Thicknessers
Lathes and Cutting Tools
Mortisers
Commercial Joining Systems
Drill Presses
Fixings
Workshop
Workbenches and Work Supports
Sharpening Tools
Gluing and Clamping
Scrapers and Abrasives
Safety Clothing and First Aid
TECHNIQUES
Introduction
Preparing Wood
JOINERY
Choosing a Joint
Edge-to-Edge Joint
Loose Tongue-and-Groove Joint
Fixed Tongue-and-Groove Joint
Cross-Halving Joint
Dovetail Half-Lap Joint
Corner-Halving Joint
Scarf Joint
Full Housing Joint
Shouldered and Stopped Housing Joint
Dovetail Housing Joint
Butt-Miter Joint
Mitered Half-Lap Joint
Loose-Tongue Miter Joint
Keyed Miter Joint
Basic Mortise-and-Tenon Joint
Haunched-Tenon Joint
Secret Haunched-Tenon Joint
Wedged Through Mortise-and-Tenon Joint
Knockdown Tenon Joint
Draw-Bore Tenon Joint
T-Bridle Joint
Corner Bridle Joint
Comb Joint
Through-Dovetail Joint
Lapped Dovetail Joint
Floating Tenon Joint
Joints Using Commercial Connectors
Jigs and Templates
Turning Techniques
Veneering
Finishing Techniques
Restoring Furniture
WOODS
Woods
Softwoods
Hardwoods
Veneers
PROJECTS
Introduction
Cutting Board
Birdhouse
Coat Rack
Mirror Frame
Wine Rack
Hall Shelf
Laundry Box
Plate Rack
Screen
Bookcase
Breakfast Table
Bar Stool
Wall Cabinet
Garden Table
Garden Bench
Workbench
Demi-Lune Table
Trinket Box
Coffee Table
Toolbox
Bedside Table
Linen Chest
Chest of Drawers
Bed
Glass-Fronted Cabinet
Gateleg Table
Buffet
Chair
APPENDIX
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Contributors
Picture Credits