Woodworking Basics

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Woodworking Basics presents an approach to learning woodworking that has proven successful for hundreds of people who have taken the author's introductory course over the past 20 years. Peter Korn's method helps new woodworkers learn the right techniques from the beginning. More experienced woodworkers can use it to master the classic furniture-making skills key to fine craftsmanship. Korn includes two attractive and useful projects -- a small bench and a side table with a door and drawer -- providing you the opportunity to practice skills and develop confidence with tools.

This book provides a step-by-step introduction to all aspects of woodworking, including:

Safe use of woodworking machinery
Correct use of hand tools
Milling a board four-square
Cutting a mortise-and-tenon joint
Cutting dovetails

Introduction

1. Wood
Physical Properties
Types of Wood
Buying Wood

2. Joinery
Coping with Wood Movement
Types of Joints

3. Introduction to Woodworking Machines
The Essential Tools
Shop Safety
The Table Saw
The Bandsaw
The Jointer
The Thickness Planer
The Drill Press
The Radial-Arm Saw
The Lathe
The Chopsaw
The Router
The Shaper
The Grinder
Sanders

4. Introduction to Hand Tools
The Workbench
Measuring Tools
Squares, Straightedges, and T-bevels
Marking Tools
Saws
Drills
Chisels
Mallets
Planes
Spokeshaves
Scrapers and Burnishers
Files and Rasps
Clamps
The Working Environment
Grinding and Sharpening

5. PROJECT 1: Milling a Board Four-Square
How to Mill Four-Square Stock

6. PROJECT 2: Cutting a Mortise and Tenon
Cutting a Mortise
Cutting a Tenon

7. PROJECT 3: Cutting Dovetails
Cutting Through Dovetails

8. PROJECT 4: Building a Small Bench
The Design Process
Making a Cutting List
Selecting the Lumber
Milling the Lumber
Cutting Half-Blind Dovetails
Cutting the Through-Wedged Mortise and Tenons
Edge Treatment
Gluing and Assembly
Applying the Finish

9. PROJECT 5: Building a Side Table
Building the Carcase
Building the Drawer
Building the Door
Completing the Table

Afterword

Index