Woodworking For Dummies (ePub)

You've seen a few shows on TV, and working with wood looks like it
could be quite entertaining and rewarding. After all, you get to
create something that you can proudly display to your friends and
family. But where and how do you begin to move from expressed
interest to hands-on experience?

Woodworking For Dummies shows you how your raw building
materials stack up, with everything you wood need to know
about hardwood, softwood, plywood, veneer wood, plain-sawn wood,
rift-cut wood, quarter-sawn wood, solid wood, man-made wood, and
more. This down-to-earth guide gives you the goods on how boards
are made from trees and the characteristics of hardwood and
softwood species, plus all the buzz on

* Gearing up with the right tools

* Putting safety first in your workshop

* Using adhesives and glue

* Working with wood joints

* Smoothing it out by sanding and filling

* Adding color with stains and paints

* Protecting your work with topcoats

Whether you want to put together a simple plywood bookcase or an
incredible solid oak dining table, Woodworking For Dummies
can help you get organized as you craft your plans for a piece
that'll reflect your personal touch. You'll discover how to

* Measure and mark your wood

* Distinguish among saw designs

* Choose and use sharpening tools

* Hone in on hot melt glue

* Speed things up with modern frame joints

* Get down to the nitty-gritty on nails

* Apply water-based polyurethanes

This handy reference packs in essential information for the
novice woodworker and some advanced tips and tricks to jumpstart
any woodworker's existing skills. Includes detailed illustrations
and how-to photos.