As a woodworker I am an amateur, beginner, and not very talented. Well= ,[snip]
> 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.
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=