Woodwork Right Technique

by Bob Moran

Book Overview

Comparing the tools and techniques of woodworking, this guide explains which are the fastest, which require the least investment, and which produce the most handsome results. Including advice for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762102284
• ISBN13: 9780762102280
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
• Length: 311 Pages
• Weight: 2.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.4"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Woodworking Techniques for the Real World Shop

In an entertaining and well constructed text, the author reviews basic layout techniques, shop geometry for laying out more advanced pieces, sharpening and glues. The text moves on to cover the preparation of stock including surfacing rough lumber, saws, resawing, crosscutting, ripping and gluing. Part 3 covers joinery. Part 4 picks up the shaping of legs, moldings, curves and panels. Part 5 discusses the construction of shop jigs and fixtures.I learned a new way to do almost everything in the shop, often finding explanations for why some things failed in the past. The text acknowledges that most of us don't always have the optimal tool for the job and explains how to work around that issue with other tools we might have at hand. While not a design book, the text does encourage design. And, while not a safety book, the text explains why some techniques have problems and suggests ways to mitigate those.Few instructional texts qualify as "page turners," but I found this one genuinely hard to put down. I hope to read more from this author in the future. Finally, this deserving text is hardbound.

Alternate Methods

This book is essential in any workshop library. It gives simple, easy to follow instructions on many handy techniques, and allows for different methods of accomplishing the same task. This is nice for the beginner, and the experienced craftsman alike, because some techniques require more skill, and experience, and some just require the right tools, and set up time. This book is well written, in plain english, and is an invaluable asset when attempting any of the included techniques.

Three ways to do everything

All of the major woodworking operations are covered. The three methods are: 1) Hand tools (e.g., a hand saw) 2) Portable power tools (e.g., a Skilsaw) 3) Stationary power tools (e.g., a table saw)Regardless of your skill level or tool inventory, this book will explain the basic operations of woodworking. It is a good introductory text for beginners, and a good reference book for more experienced people (or people getting new tools and learning how to use them).

A great resource for beginners and experts alike!

I've always had the philosophy that the first step to becoming skilled at something is to know what tools are available to help you succeed. Once you know what choices you have, you can become skilled at each one as you need them. This book teaches you what tools (both hardware and techniques) are available to help you succeed in woodworking. It will inspire you, guide you, and teach you as you hone your woodworking skills. Highly recommended!