Hand Tool Basics
Author | : Steve Branam |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 1160 |
Release | : 2018-01-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781440348921 |
ISBN-13 | : 1440348928 |
Rating | : 4/5 (928 Downloads) |
Download or read book Hand Tool Basics written by Steve Branam and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-01-12 with total page 1160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to start woodworking with hand tools! Hand tool woodworking can be a source of great pride, satisfaction and amazing results--not to mention less noise and sawdust. But there's a lot to learn, what with a seemingly endless array of chisels and mallets to workbenches and handplanes. You'll learn proven methods for sharpening your tools, prepping your stock and timeless joinery techniques including mortise-and-tenon joins, dovetails, rabbets and others. Within these pages you'll find: • Advice for selecting the tools you need and setting up shop • Complete instructions for using the tools you'll reach for time and again • Tuning processes for keeping your tools sharp and precise • Technique variations and alternate methods so you can decide what works best for you Take the mystery out of hand tools and experience the satisfaction of crafting something truly handmade.