The woodworker's studio handbook : traditional and contemporary techniques for the home woodworking shop

The woodworker's studio handbook Traditional and contemporary techniques for the home woodworking shop

Jim Whitman

Book - 2012

"The Woodworker's Studio Handbook offers readers a comprehensive and accessible guide to not only the nuts and bolts of this perennially popular craft but insight into the artisan crafter's lifestyle. Much, much more than simple projects, this is the go-to reference for all home hobbyists. This book offers a thorough introduction to common, classic techniques, basic materials, a complete tool inventory, a comprehensive skills library, and 20 teaching projects that range from simple to intermediate. As in our other studio handbooks, we take readers behind the scenes into a home wood shop so they can see where the sawdusty magic happens.Many books are strong in the basics but do not do enough to challenge us to stretch our imag...ination, experiment with new styles, and explore materials. Readers want creative challenge and stimulation, and Quarry delivers with this complete woodworking curriculum. Skills include: JoineryWood turningCarvingLaminatingFinishing. and much more!"--

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Subjects
Woodwork.
Published
Beverly, Mass. : Quarry Books 2012.
Language
English
Main Author
Jim Whitman (-)
Physical Description
176 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781592537587
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. Setting Up the Studio
  • Work Space
  • Laying Out Your Shop
  • Storage
  • Visual Glossary of Shop Machinery
  • Controlling Your Environment
  • Visual Glossary of Hand Tools
  • Safety Considerations
  • Chapter 2. The Wonders of Wood
  • Wood Is Where You Find It
  • Plywood and Other Composite Panels
  • Recycled Wood
  • Veneers and Exotic Wood
  • Wood Lot and Backyard Lumber
  • Technique: How to Prepare 8' Boards for Air Drying
  • Chapter 3. Project Design
  • Getting Started with Design
  • Drawing Your Plans
  • Building Scale Models and Prototypes
  • Creating a Cutting List
  • Chapter 4. Wood Joinery
  • Common Techniques: Joinery
  • Hardware Basics
  • Choosing Glue
  • Wood Project: Hand-Cut Through Dovetails to Join a Shadow Box Frame
  • Wood Project: Make a Presentation Box Using the Miter Joint
  • Wood Project: Hanging Euro-Style Wall Cabinet
  • Wood Project: Shaker-Style End Table with a Drawer
  • Chapter 5. Bending Laminated Wood
  • Overview of the Lamination Process
  • Wood Project: Laminated Wood Salad Tongs
  • Wood Project: Making Larger Laminated Shapes
  • Wood Project: Veneered Flower Pendant
  • Chapter 6. Routers
  • Basic Router Styles
  • Router Bits
  • Technique: Using Routing Patterns and Templates
  • Wood Project: Making Decorative Inlays
  • Using a Router Table
  • Router Safety
  • Technique: Build Your Own Router Table
  • Technique: Routing Cope and Stick Joints for Door Frames
  • Wood Project: Dovetails Made with the Router
  • Chapter 7. Carving Wood
  • Styles of Carving
  • Learning to Carve
  • Selecting Wood
  • Choosing Your Carving Tools
  • Sharpening: The Secret to Carving Success
  • Setting Up Your Project
  • Beginning Your Project
  • Wood Project: Leaf Scroll
  • Wood Project: Eagle's Head
  • Wood Project: Simple Flower
  • Chapter 8. Turning Wood
  • Materials for Turning
  • Tools for Turning
  • Wood Project: Turning a Spindle
  • Wood Project: Turning a Bowl from Green Wood
  • Chapter 9. The Final Finish & Gallery
  • Surface Preparation
  • Hand-Applied Finishes
  • Correcting and Preventing Mistakes
  • Wood Project: Finishing the Laminated Wood Salad Tongs
  • Wood Project: Finishing the Veneered Flower Pendant
  • Wood Project: Finishing the Shaker-style End Table
  • Wood Project: Finishing the Shadow Box Frame
  • Wood Project: Presenting the Presentation Box
  • Wood Project: Finishing the Hanging Euro-style Wall Cabinet
  • The Woodworker's Gallery
  • Appendix I. Measurement Conversions
  • Appendix II. Estimating Template
  • Resources
  • Glossary
  • About the Author
  • About the Photographer
  • Acknowledgments
  • Index
Review by Library Journal Review

Woodworker and first-time author Whitman shines in this addition to Quarry's studio handbook series. Shop layout, tools, and materials are followed by a dozen projects that illustrate different techniques. The projects are organized well, with tools and materials lists and thumbnail instructional photos. The book's illustrations and design are top-notch and attractive. VERDICT With its broad range of techniques and projects, this is more appropriate for an intermediate woodworker, as beginners will not have the needed equipment or skills. While more focused books on specific woodworking tools and techniques are available, this is a good overview. Recommended for larger public libraries. (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

(c) Copyright Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

What to Look for When Shopping for Wood --Bring your lumber cut list to determine size and amount of lumber needed. --Check for warps, twists, cracks, knots, or any other deformities that could compromise your needs. --Check for matching grains and color when selecting wood of the same species. --Make sure the wood that you purchase is kiln dried (KD). --Choose board sizes that will give you the best economy. --Make sure the wood is well protected from denting or scratching when transporting it back to your shop. Excerpted from The Woodworker's Studio Handbook: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques for the Home Woodworking Shop by Jim Whitman All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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