Overview

User-friendly and complete with full-color photos and illustrations, Woodworking offers a comprehensive guide for beginning woodworkers and aspiring cabinetmakers alike. Beginning with a brief introduction to the industry, as well as descriptions of the tools and materials used in the trade, the book then progresses on to illustrate and explain the hands-on skills that are essential to success in project creation. Step-by-step projects are accompanied by engaging photos and illustrations that walk through the process of building wood products, including tables and chairs, chests, cabinet-making, and more! These projects provide learners with a sense of accomplishment as they demonstrate their skills through successful completion of a finished product.

Full Product Details

Author:   MacDonald (State University of New York at Delhi)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Dimensions:   Width: 22.50cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 28.20cm
Weight:   1.960kg
ISBN:  

9781401862800

ISBN 10:   1401862802
Pages:   592
Publication Date:   01 March 2008
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Replaced By:   9781133949633
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF WOODWORKING Chapter 1: The Woodworking Industry Chapter 2: General Safety Practices SECTION 2: TOOLS OF THE TRADE Chapter 4: Portable Power Tools Chapter 5: Stationary Shop Tools SECTION 3: CABINET AND FURNITURE ANATOMY Chapter 8: Tables and Desks Chapter 9: Chests Chapter 10: Beds Chapter 11: Chairs Chapter 12: Construction methods SECTION 4: WOODWORKING MATERIALS Chapter 13: Wood Chapter 14: Panel Products Chapter 15: Veneer Chapter 16: Synthetic Materials SECTION 5: JOINERY AND ASSEMBLY Chapter 17: Stock Preparation Chapter 18: Case Joints Chapter 19: Frame Joints Chapter 20: Rail Joints Chapter 21: Housed Joints Chapter 22: Making Wide Panels and Thick Blanks Chapter 23: Fasteners Chapter 24: Adhesives Chapter 25: Clamps Chapter 26: Hardware SECTION 6: FINISHING Chapter 27: Surface Preparation Chapter 28: Finishes and Application Methods SECTION 7: SPECIAL TOPICS Chapter 29: Bending Wood Chapter 30: Veneering Chapter 31: Decorative Techniques Chapter 32: Designing a Project Chapter 33: Fabricating Countertops Chapter 34: Running Your Own Business

Reviews

aI thought the text was well-written. It was straightforward and easy to understand. I think that is important given the diversity of the students we seea]not too technical, but informative. It could enhance my students learning very well.a~ Shannon Brown, Cabinetmaking/Construction Teacher, Minico High School, Rupert Idaho

?I thought the text was well-written. It was straightforward and easy to understand. I think that is important given the diversity of the students we see?not too technical, but informative. It could enhance my students learning very well.? Shannon Brown, Cabinetmaking/Construction Teacher, Minico High School, Rupert Idaho

Author Information

Nancy MacDonald is an instructor in the Technology Division/Woodworking Program at State University of New York College at Delhi, where she received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Her credentials include a BA from Hartwick College, an MA from Yale University, and an MS in Vocational and Technical Education from the State University of New York at Oswego.

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