Care
and Repair of Shop Machines
A Complete Guide to Setup, Troubleshooting
and Maintenance
by John White
Softcover
200 x 255mm
202pp
Published
by The Taunton
Press, Connecticut, USA.
R.R.P.$34.90
ISBN 1-56158-424-X
Extract from back cover of book:
Care and Repair of Shop Machines is a comprehensive guide to the setup, maintenance, and repair of all the major shop machines, including table saws, jointers, planers, bandsaws, drill presses, routers, and miter saws. Going beyond owner's manuals, this book will show you how to get your machines in top condition so they'll perform accurately and consistently for better and safer woodworking.
About the Author: John White has been the shop manager for Fine Woodworking magazine since 1997. Prior to joining the magazine he had his own cabinetmaking shop and construction business in Vermont. He is a regular contributor to the magazine and his home is in Vermont, where he is currently finishing construction on a new woodworking studio.
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial
Contents
Introduction
Chapter
1 - Tune-Up and Maintenance Tools
Tools
Accompanying Your Machine
The Basic Kit
Commercial Jigs and Setup Aids
Making Your Own Setup Jigs
Other Useful Tools and Materials
Chapter
2 - The Jointer
Anatomy
Setting Up the Machine
Removing Tables
for Maintenance
Gib Tune-Up
Adjusting Tables for Flatness
Fence Alignment
Setting and Replacing Knives
Testing the Machine
Chapter
3 - The Table Saw
Table-Saw Types
How the Saws Work
Tuning Up
the Table Saw
Choosing the Right Blade
Assembling the Right Tools
Cleaning
and Lubricating
Checking the Saw's Drive Line
Checking the Saw's Original
Settings
Checking for Arbor-Flange Runout
Aligning the Blade and Miter-Gauge
Slot
Aligning the Rip Fence
Tuning Up the Blade-Tilt Settings
Checking
the Miter Gauge
Chapter
4 - The Thickness Planer
Anatomy
Troubleshooting
Setup and Maintenance
Table Adjustments
Tuning Up the Cutterhead
Sharpening and Installing
Blades
Aligning the Table with the Cutterhead
Infeed and Ouffeed Roller
Adjustments
Chapter
5 - The Drill Press
Anatomy
Troubleshooting
Checking the Machine's
Basic Setup
Tuning Up a Drill Press
Chapter
6 - The Bandsaw
Anatomy
Troubleshooting
Set Up, Then Tune Up
Setting
Up a Bandsaw
Tuning Up a Bandsaw
Chapter
7 - The Router Table
Anatomy
Troubleshooting
Tuning Up a Router
Table
Making a Metal Table Frame
Making a Wood Table Frame
Adjusting
the Fence
Chapter
8 - The Miter Saw
Anatomy
Troubleshooting
Setting Up a Miter Saw
Tuning Up a Miter Saw
Sources
Index