Woodworking For Dummies (eBook)
384 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-119-98651-5 (ISBN)
Woodworking For Dummies gives aspiring woodworkers step-by-step instructions for creating successful woodworking projects. Set your sights on creating beautiful wooden pieces, with your own two hands. Woodworking is a fun and fascinating hobby, and you'll love developing your skills and enjoying the satisfaction of craftsmanship. This book explains, in simple terms, the basic tools you'll need, the different types of wood you can work with, and the process of creating plans for a successful project. Start sawing, sanding, joining, and finishing wood projects you can be proud of. One-of-a-kind, handmade woodcrafts are excellent as additions to your home and gifts for others, and you can even start a small business selling your handiwork. This For Dummies primer makes this cool activity accessible to anyone.
* Start a new hobby, work with your hands, and see your visions come to life
* Learn about classic and cutting-edge woodworking tools
* Differentiate between the different kinds of wood and select the right materials for your project
* Become a woodworker with easy-to-use photos and instructions
Even if you've never picked up a saw before, this For Dummies guide will help you get started--and it's a great reference and refresher for those who already know what they're doing, too.
Jeff Strong began creating sawdust at a very young age while helping his father, a master craftsman, build fine furniture. An accomplished woodworker, Jeff has designed and built countless pieces of furniture. He is the author of several previous For Dummies titles, including Drums For Dummies and Home Recording For Dummies.
Introduction 1
Part 1: What's All the Buzz about Woodworking? 5
Chapter 1: Discovering the Basics of Woodworking 7
Chapter 2: Wood You Be Mine? Appreciating Wood for All It's Worth 11
Chapter 3: Putting Safety First in Your Workshop 35
Part 2: Tool Time: Selecting and Setting Up Your Equipment 45
Chapter 4: Gearing Up: Choosing Tools That Are Right for You 47
Chapter 5: Getting a Handle on Hand Tools 55
Chapter 6: Peeking at Portable Power Tools 81
Chapter 7: Introducing the Big Guns: Stationary Power Tools 99
Chapter 8: Setting Up Your Workshop and Maximizing Your Tools 117
Part 3: Together Forever: Basic Wood Joinery 137
Chapter 9: Stuck on You: Using Adhesives and Glues 139
Chapter 10: Working with Wood Joints Using Power Tools 147
Chapter 11: Cutting Common Wood Joints with Hand Tools 181
Chapter 12: Making the Most of Mechanical Fasteners 195
Part 4: Getting Your Hands (and Shop) Dirty: Turning Raw Wood into Furniture 203
Chapter 13: Understanding the Building Process 205
Chapter 14: Banging Out Bookcases 219
Chapter 15: Tackling Tables 245
Chapter 16: Creating Cabinets 277
Part 5: The Grand Finale: Sanding and Finishing Your Masterpiece 313
Chapter 17: Smoothin' It Out by Filling and Sanding 315
Chapter 18: Adding Color: Stains and Paints 323
Chapter 19: Protecting Your Work with Topcoats 331
Part 6: The Part of Tens 341
Chapter 20: Ten Great Habits to Get Into 343
Chapter 21: Ten Common Woodworking Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them 347
Index 353
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 7.2.2023 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby |
| Schlagworte | Hobbies & Crafts • Hobby • Hobby u. Kunsthandwerk • Holzarbeit • Holzbearbeitung • lifestyle • lifestyles |
| ISBN-10 | 1-119-98651-6 / 1119986516 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-119-98651-5 / 9781119986515 |
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