Ricardo wrote:
> Hi,
> Can anyone recommend a good book for a beginner that covers the
> basics.
>
> E.G.
> Sawing and sanding
> Screwing and gluing
> Planeing
> Basic joints
> Tools
> Varnishing
> Etc, Etc.........................
Check your local public library if you haven't. I currently have 9
woodworking books checked out from my local library. I find it helpful to
read the same basic information from several different viewpoints.
HTH.
-- Mark
On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 19:17:28 +0100, "Ricardo"
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a good book for a beginner that covers the basics.
> Sawing and sanding
> Screwing and gluing
Any of several dozen books. Take a look around, find one where you
personally like the author's style. Robert Wearing's is good.
> Planeing
Jeff Gorman's web site
http://www.amgron.clara.net/planingpoints/planeindex.htm
> Basic joints
Now you're getting into the real stuff. Tage Frid
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1561580686/codesmiths-20>
> Tools
Ignore tools. Everyone gets hung up on tools, when it's the product
that matters more. The other books will tell you quite enough for the
basics. A few specialist books on tools like the table saw, router or
bandsaw will be more use, as you need them,.
> Varnishing
Flexner
<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0762101911/codesmiths-20>
Don't be too quick to varnish things either - there are many other
finishes worth looking at.
> Etc, Etc.........................
You missed out wood. There's a lot to learn about it. Hoadley's
"Understanding Wood" is excellent, but hard going. Try an easy start
with the October issue of Fine Woodworking - an inspiration magazine
anyway.
Your first projects will probably be in plywood or other man-made
sheets. When you move towards solid timber, then you should certainly
study some of the moisture and movement issues.
--
Smert' spamionam
Many thanks......
"Andy Dingley" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 19:17:28 +0100, "Ricardo"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > Can anyone recommend a good book for a beginner that covers the
basics.
>
> > Sawing and sanding
> > Screwing and gluing
>
> Any of several dozen books. Take a look around, find one where you
> personally like the author's style. Robert Wearing's is good.
>
> > Planeing
>
> Jeff Gorman's web site
> http://www.amgron.clara.net/planingpoints/planeindex.htm
>
> > Basic joints
>
> Now you're getting into the real stuff. Tage Frid
> <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1561580686/codesmiths-20>
>
>
> > Tools
>
> Ignore tools. Everyone gets hung up on tools, when it's the product
> that matters more. The other books will tell you quite enough for the
> basics. A few specialist books on tools like the table saw, router or
> bandsaw will be more use, as you need them,.
>
> > Varnishing
>
> Flexner
> <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0762101911/codesmiths-20>
>
> Don't be too quick to varnish things either - there are many other
> finishes worth looking at.
>
>
> > Etc, Etc.........................
>
> You missed out wood. There's a lot to learn about it. Hoadley's
> "Understanding Wood" is excellent, but hard going. Try an easy start
> with the October issue of Fine Woodworking - an inspiration magazine
> anyway.
>
> Your first projects will probably be in plywood or other man-made
> sheets. When you move towards solid timber, then you should certainly
> study some of the moisture and movement issues.
>
>
> --
> Smert' spamionam