David
Charlesworth's Furniture-making Techniques
A Guide to Hand
Tools and Methods
Softcover
210 x 295mm
144pp
Published by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd, East Sussex UK
R.R.P.$39.90
ISBN 1-86108-433-1
Extract from back cover of book:
In this indispensable new guide to the basic principles of furniture-making, David Charlesworth reinforces his status as a dedicated commentator and teacher of the craft. This book is an ideal workshop accessory, with easy to follow instruction on the use of hand tools and how to build confidence and creativity with new, or maybe just rusty, techniques. Designed to encourage the complete beginner and challenge the student or keen amateur, all woodworkers will glean inspiration from the sound knowledge and advice within these pages.
About the Author: David Charlesworth is a well-known craftsman with thirty years of teaching and making experience in the furniture industry. A committed and enthusiastic writer about this specialized field, his work has been published extensively in the UK and USA.
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial & Metric
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Tools of the Trade
Planes
Traditional
vs Modern
Flattening Plane Soles
Preparing Chipbreakers
Making an Infill
Plane Kit
Spokeshaves
Introducing
Spokeshaves
Improving Performance
Making a Spokeshave Adjuster
Chisels
Cutting
Edge Chisels
Sharpening
Why
Grind at All?
Creating the Ultimate Edge
Success with Honing Guides
Using
Japanese Waterstones
Avoiding Hollow Waterstones
Finishing
Workshop-friendly
Finishing
Creating a Smooth Surface
Techniques for a Flawless Finish
Marking
and Measuring
Precision with a Pencil Gauge
Marking Out Dovetails
Face,
Edge and Fibre Marks
Using a Dowel Plate
Techniques
in Action
Table Talk
Conversion
Tables
Suppliers
Further Reading
About the Author
Index