On 12/12/2010 10:50 AM, Ralph wrote:
> As a woodworker I am an amateur, beginner, and not very talented. Well=
,
> maybe moderately talented. U tube has been very instructive for me in
> learning some woodworking techniques but I feel that a good book or two
> on the subject would be very useful. I would like to know more about
> joinery and the use of those tools that might be found in the better
> equipped home/garage shop. I have had a table saw for more than 30
> years, and a router. More recently I've gotten a drill press, planer,
> router table, and discovered Kreg jigs. I've also discovered that there
> is other wood besides A-C plywood, douglas fir, and pine. I'm looking
> for a jointer now. I'd like to eventually be able to make a nice raised
> panel cabinet door.
[snip]
Here ya go, Ralph.
Happy woodworking and merry Christmas from your pal, Sawmill Sammy...
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The Bandsaw Book
Author(s): Lonnie Bird
Publisher: Taunton Press
Date : 1999
Pages : 204
Format : PDF
The bandsaw is one of the most widely used woodworking tools, found in 3 =
out 4
home and professional workshops. Although deceptively simple -- a steel b=
lade
rotating around two rubber-clad wheels, the bandsaw does its best work wh=
en it's
tuned properly. Unfortunately, most owner's manuals provided by tool
manufacturers are difficult to understand, and the drawings and photos ar=
e
unclear.
In this book, professional woodworker Lonnie Bird gives all the informati=
on
bandsaw owners wished came in the owner's manual plus much more -- what t=
o look
for when buying a bandsaw and how to tune it up for optimal performance. =
The
information is presented in an accessible, easy-to-understand way, making=
this a
quick reference as well as comprehensive handbook. All the information is
up-to-date and thoroughly researched. Excellent color photos by the autho=
r and a
clean, friendly layout gives this book on a classic woodworking subject a=
fresh
modern look. This clearly illustrated and photographed volume will quickl=
y
become the standard reference and is a must-have title for any woodworker=