Offering a graphic step-by-step presentation of basic furniture construction techniques, this work aims to give readers a working knowledge of woodworking materials, a higher level of control over their work and tools, and an understanding of basic design principles.
Offering a graphic step-by-step presentation of basic furniture construction techniques, this work aims to give readers a working knowledge of woodworking materials, a higher level of control over their work and tools, and an understanding of basic design principles.
Andy Rae is one of today's most respected names in woodworking. With nearly three decades of experience, Rae's career spans the full spectrum of the craft. He has designed and built fine furniture featured in galleries, museums, and clients' homes worldwide. His dedication to mastery led him to work alongside legendary woodworkers such as George Nakashima and Frank Klausz before he established his own successful woodworking business. Rae is a prolific writer and teacher, committed to sharing his expertise with fellow woodworkers. He is the author of numerous popular books, including The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture & Cabinet Construction, and is a former editor of American Woodworker magazine. His articles are frequently published in leading woodworking publications such as Fine Woodworking, Woodcraft, and Woodworker's Journal. An award-winning artisan, Rae was honored with a New Jersey Council of the Arts Fellowship for his furniture designs. He currently works in Asheville, North Carolina, where he continues to practice, teach, and write about the essential skills of woodworking.
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Table Of Contents Introduction How to Use This Book Part One Tools and Materials SECTION 1 Shop Necessities Shop Space and Fixtures Mobilize Your Workshop SECTION 2 Woodworking Machines and Tools Basic Handheld Power Tools Favorite Edge Tools Fundamental Layout Tools Sharpening Gear Clamps SECTION 3 Working Wood Buying and Preparing Solid Wood Flattening a Board by Hand Smoothing with Edge Tools Good Sanding Techniques Keeping Parts Flat Plywood and Other Man-Made Boards Mixing Materials Laying Out and Cutting Plywood Making Your Mark Choosing and Using Glue SECTION 4 Designing Furniture Understanding Wood Movement Part Two Box and Case Construction SECTION 5 Basic Cases Inside Case Parts Securing to a Wall SECTION 6 Shelves Shelf Joinery Open Shelves Shelf Options Dressing Up a Shelf SECTION 7 Nails, Screws, and Other Fasteners Nails and Screws Hardware Solutions SECTION 8 Assembling Cases Clamping Problems SECTION 9 Cutting and Attaching Moldings Working with Moldings SECTION 10 Drawers Drawer Construction Tray Construction Drawer Interiors SECTION 11 Drawer Hardware Drawer Slides Computer Hardware Drawer Pulls Part Three Doors SECTION 12 Building Doors Doors with Panels Solid Doors Glass Lights SECTION 13 Fitting and Hinging Doors Installing Basic Hinges Specialty Hinges Shopmade Hinges Hiding Doors SECTION 14 Door Pulls and Hardware Pulls and Handles Locks Catches and Bumpers Part Four Bases, Feet, and Stands SECTION 15 Bases Toekicks Installing Cabinets SECTION 16 Feet Feet and Casters SECTION 17 Stands Making Stands Part Five Frame Construction SECTION 18 Legs and Aprons Strong Joints Aprons and Rails Legs SECTION 19 Chairs and Stools Chair Joints Chair Backs Chair Seats Hitting the Floor SECTION 20 Face Frames Making Face Frames Corner Units SECTION 21 Frame and Panel Making Panels Back Strategies Part Six Tabletops and Work Surfaces SECTION 22 Making Tops Top Construction Top Options Leaves and Ends SECTION 23 Attaching Tops Allowing for Movement Hardware Solutions Sources Further Reading Index
Table Of Contents Introduction How to Use This Book Part One Tools and Materials SECTION 1 Shop Necessities Shop Space and Fixtures Mobilize Your Workshop SECTION 2 Woodworking Machines and Tools Basic Handheld Power Tools Favorite Edge Tools Fundamental Layout Tools Sharpening Gear Clamps SECTION 3 Working Wood Buying and Preparing Solid Wood Flattening a Board by Hand Smoothing with Edge Tools Good Sanding Techniques Keeping Parts Flat Plywood and Other Man-Made Boards Mixing Materials Laying Out and Cutting Plywood Making Your Mark Choosing and Using Glue SECTION 4 Designing Furniture Understanding Wood Movement Part Two Box and Case Construction SECTION 5 Basic Cases Inside Case Parts Securing to a Wall SECTION 6 Shelves Shelf Joinery Open Shelves Shelf Options Dressing Up a Shelf SECTION 7 Nails, Screws, and Other Fasteners Nails and Screws Hardware Solutions SECTION 8 Assembling Cases Clamping Problems SECTION 9 Cutting and Attaching Moldings Working with Moldings SECTION 10 Drawers Drawer Construction Tray Construction Drawer Interiors SECTION 11 Drawer Hardware Drawer Slides Computer Hardware Drawer Pulls Part Three Doors SECTION 12 Building Doors Doors with Panels Solid Doors Glass Lights SECTION 13 Fitting and Hinging Doors Installing Basic Hinges Specialty Hinges Shopmade Hinges Hiding Doors SECTION 14 Door Pulls and Hardware Pulls and Handles Locks Catches and Bumpers Part Four Bases, Feet, and Stands SECTION 15 Bases Toekicks Installing Cabinets SECTION 16 Feet Feet and Casters SECTION 17 Stands Making Stands Part Five Frame Construction SECTION 18 Legs and Aprons Strong Joints Aprons and Rails Legs SECTION 19 Chairs and Stools Chair Joints Chair Backs Chair Seats Hitting the Floor SECTION 20 Face Frames Making Face Frames Corner Units SECTION 21 Frame and Panel Making Panels Back Strategies Part Six Tabletops and Work Surfaces SECTION 22 Making Tops Top Construction Top Options Leaves and Ends SECTION 23 Attaching Tops Allowing for Movement Hardware Solutions Sources Further Reading Index
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