The Complete Illustrated Guide to
Shaping
Wood
by
Gary Rogowski
Hardcover
240 x 285mm
294pp
Published by The Taunton Press, Connecticut, USA.
R.R.P.$69.90
ISBN 1-56158-400-2
Extract from back cover of book:
This comprehensive, step-by-step pictorial reference covers every practical method for milling, cutting, carving, turning, and bending shapes. Organised for quick access, this book illustrates the techniques in over 1,000 clear photos and drawings. All the essential information is here, from milling stock to turning or carving complex period details. Many alternative ways to achieve the same results are included, allowing woodworkers to choose the one that works best for them. An indispensable reference for every woodworker, whether beginner or pro.
About
the Author:
Lonnie Bird is a professional woodworker, teacher, writer
and tool designer whose work has been featured in many woodworking magazines,
including Fine Woodworking. He is the author of The Shaper Book
and The Bandsaw Book from Taunton Press. Additionally he conducts seminars
on a variety of woodworking topics. A long-time veteran of woodworking, he has
been recognized by early American Life magazine as one of America's best craftsmen.
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial
Contents
Introduction
How To Use
This Book
Part One - Tools and Materials
Tools
Layout Tools
Basic Shaping Tools
Tools for Edge Treatments and Moldings
Tools for Carving
Tools for Bending
Materials
Dry Lumber
Stock for Sawn Curves
Stock for Bending
Stock for Panels
Part Two - Cutting Shapes
Straight-Edged
Shapes
Milling
Tapers
Octagons
Chamfers
Curved
Shapes
Arcs, Circles & Ellipses
Exterior Curves
Interior
Curves
Complex
Shapes
Raised Panels
Door Frames
Coopered Panels
Compound
Curves
Template
Shaping
Cutting with Templates
Flush Trimming
Profile/Trim
Shaping Inside Corners
Part Three - Edge Treatments and Moldings
Edge
Treatments
Simple Shaped Edge
Shaping an Entire Edge
Lipped Door Edge
Shaping
a Board's Face
Dished Tabeltop
Beads
Quirk Bead
Beaded Backboard
Cock Bead
Simple
Moldings
Machine-Cut Molding
Hand-Cut Molding
Complex
and Built-Up Moldings
Solid Complex Molding
Built-up Molding
Dentil Molding
Curved
Moldings
Arched Molding
Gooseneck Molding
Part Four - Other Decorative Shapes
Coves
Machine-Cut Coves
Hand-Cut Coves
Flutes
and Reeds
Flutes
Reeds
Part Five - Special Techniques
Turning
Turning Basic Shapes
Furniture Legs and Feet
Pedestal
Decorative Details
Complex Turnings
Carving
Lamb's Tongue
Shell
Volute
Rosette
Flame Finial
Carved Feet
Bending
Steam Bending
Bent Lamination
Kerf
Bending
Appendix
Shaping of Small Parts
List
of Suppliers
Further Reading
Index