Woodworking For Dummies.

By Jeff Strong

Printed: 2021

Publisher: Wiley Publishing. Hoboken.NJ

Dimensions 19 × 24 × 2.5 cm
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Language: English

Size (cminches): 19 x 24 x 2.5

£15.00
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Softback. Black and yellow cover with title and woodworking image on the front board.

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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 colour 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 Home 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.

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