Woodwork: Step-by-Step

Woodwork: Step-by-Step

DK Publishing

Language: English

Pages: 226

ISBN: B017YBZCJQ

Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub


Woodwork: Step-by-Step is the next title in DK's bestselling Step-by-Step series. A perfect starting point for anyone new to the art of woodwork, the book explains more than 100 techniques and eight achievable projects with clear photography and instructions. Gallery spreads show the equipment, materials, and woods readers will need to make practical and inspired projects from a simple shelf to a complex chair.

Students, hobbyists, and crafters looking to develop an understanding of woodwork basics will find Woodwork: Step-by-Step an invaluable reference.

Previously published in Woodwork: A Step-by-Step Photographic Guide to Successful Woodworking.

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And rub it back and forth in order to remove the remains of the old burr from each side. Place the scraper in a vise and run the burnisher along the edge in order to “turn” the burr. The burr should be angled at approximately 90 degrees to the flat sides. Abrasives Sandpaper, which is also called abrasive paper (although sand is no longer used as an abrasive), is one of the most commonly used general-purpose abrasives. Papers are available in a range of grit sizes (see below) for preparing wood.

Gripping a workpiece quick and easy. Cast-iron vises should be used with wooden “cheeks,” which prevent a workpiece from slipping or becoming damaged. Screw hole for cheek Metal dog in front jaw Folding frame Guide rod Dog locking screw Vise screw T-handle Sturdy steel step Back jaw 50 Tools Bench hooks A bench hook is used to hold timber in place on a workbench. It is a useful addition to any bench and can be bought or easily constructed by the woodworker. It consists of either a solid.

Move freely through the wood without getting stuck. There are many different types of saws, each designed for specific woodworking tasks. Western (or European) saws cut on the “push” stroke, whereas Japanese saws (see opposite) cut on the “pull” stroke. Panel saws Panel saws are among the most commonly used of all saws. They have a long, flexible blade and are ideal for cutting boards and panels, as well as for ripping or cross-cutting solid timber (see below). Good-quality panel saws have blades.

Algeria; also grown in Myanmar (Burma) and the Himalayas. Height: 50 ft (15 m). Wood Orange -brown heartwood with black or purple streaks, creamy-yellow sapwood; tiny knots and ingrown bark often present; straight, curly or irregular grain; medium texture. Working qualities Dense; medium strength; stable; durable; susceptible to insect attack. Hard to work. Curly or irregular-grained samples may tear-out during planing. Nail or screw holes must be pre-bored. Hard to glue. Excellent steam-bending.

Workpiece. However, they cannot exert as much load as a C-clamp. ↓ Sash clamps Adjustable jaw Sash clamps have a tommy bar to tighten the screw-operated jaw; the adjustable jaw is secured with a pin that can be inserted into holes on the bar. Securing pin slotted through hole Clamps 29 Striking tools Striking tools, such as hammers and mallets, are used when fixing pieces of wood together. Steel-headed hammers are used for striking nails and pins, wooden mallets are used for tapping.

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