Synopses & Reviews
Conveniently sized to fit a shop apron, this handy DIY reference is packed with tips and answers to all of your woodworking questions in an easy-to-read, quick-to-find format. Woodworker's Pocket Reference, Second Edition offers at-a-glance access to everything the woodworking professional or hobbyist needs to know regarding wood, fasteners, joints, shop math, finishing, hand tools, power tools, shop set up, sharpening, safety, and much more.
Details on the availability and use of various kinds of wood, hand and motorized tools, glues, wood fillers, and adhesives are provided along with pointers on sharpening edges, concocting effective solvents, and creating an efficient workspace. Charts, formulas, conversion tables, and geometry pointers are available to refresh the forgetful craftsman, and a comprehensive glossary offers rapid access to a wealth of information. Winner of the Golden Hammer Book Award.
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"Ensures more time in the workshop and less time flicking through reference materials for solutions to woodworking problems." Woodturning magazine
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"A handy guide to woodworking" Woodworker's Journal
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"If you are a novice woodworker, hobbyist, or just thinking of taking up the craft, then you'll want to get your hands on a copy of this new reference guide" Canadian Woodworking
Synopsis
Conveniently sized to fit a shop apron, this handy DIY reference is packed with tips and answers to all of your woodworking questions in an easy-to-read and quick-to-find format. Woodworker's Pocket Reference, Second Edition offers at-a-glance access to everything a homeowner or hobbyist needs to know regarding wood, fasteners, joints, shop math, finishing, hand tools, power tools, shop set up, sharpening, safety, and much more. Winner of the Golden Hammer Book Award.
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Conveniently sized to fit a shop apron, this handy DIY reference is packed with tips and answers to all of your woodworking questions in an easy-to-read and quick-to-find format.
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Everything a Woodworker Needs to Know at a Glance
Conveniently sized for a workshop apron, but overflowing with useful information for the beginner and seasoned woodworker alike, this handy DIY pocket guide puts everything you need to know right at your fingertips. It's packed with easy-to-find answers to all of your woodworking questions regarding:
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About the Author
Woodworker Charlie Self is an award-winning writer who has contributed a vast amount of work to the woodworking field. He received a Vaughan-Bushnell Golden Hammer Award for Best Do-It-Yourself Book for Woodworker's Pocket Reference. Charlies other books include Cabinets and Countertops, Woodworker's Guide to Selecting and Milling Wood, Creating Your Own Woodworking Shop, and Building Your Own Home. He has also written thousands of articles for publications such as Popular Woodworking, Woodcarving Illustrated, Woodshop News, and Woodworker's Journal, and he has edited and consulted for companies such as DeWalt, Grizzly Industrial, McGraw-Hill, Time-Life, and Popular Mechanics Encyclopedia. He currently serves as a director for the National Association of Home and Workshop Writers.