Taunton S Complete Illustrated Guide To Turning

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning features step-by-step descriptions for an abundance of wood turning techniques, including both spindle and faceplate methods. Over 900 color photos accompany detailed, hands-on instructions for turning wood, including how to use lathes, turning tools and materials, chucks, as well as sharpening tools.

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Finishing features advanced techniques on controlling and adjusting color, disguising defects, and repairing finishes.

The author of The Shaper Book, The Band Saw Book, and The Complete Illustrated Guide to Shaping Wood, Lonnie Bird now brings us Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Using Woodworking Tools.

Taunton's guide presents both small and large projects. This book covers how to create boxes in different shapes, Japanese puzzle boxes, and band-sawn boxes. 500 color photos are featured in this clear and comprehensive woodworking guide.

Organized according to function, this in-depth, step-by-step guide to building jigs and adding modifications covers all aspects of jig-making, from simple to the elaborate. Full color.

This step by step pictorial reference covers all of the techniques for working with wood. Organised for quick access, this book makes it easy to find exactly the information you're looking for - how to buy timber, dry and store it, choose joinery for durable construction, as well as how to machine, bend and finish any type of wood.

Will provide a thorough understanding of the router and what can be achieved with it.

Containing the most essential information from the successful Complete Illustrated Guide series, this highly visual, complete reference is sure to appeal to both novices as well as those who are experienced woodworkers. 1,187 color photos. 48 drawings.