Success
with Biscuit Joiners
by Anthony Bailey
Softcover
210 x 275mm
175pp
Published by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd, East Sussex UK
R.R.P.$39.90
ISBN 1-86108-431-5
Extract from back cover of book:
The biscuit joiner (or jointer) is a valuable and effective tool, providing a simple and inexpensive way of jointing wood which makes it ideal for woodworkers of all abilities. The joiner can also be used for a wide range of woodworking tasks, such as creating entire furniture carcasses, sawing boards to size, adding decorative details and even repairing antique table tops.
Divided into easy-to-follow sections, Success with Biscuit Joiners is ideal for beginners and experienced woodworkers alike. As well as offering a comprehensive guide to all the current equipment on the market, this book covers all the key issues, including vital safety information, working methods, advanced techniques and fully-illustrated projects with step-by-step instructions. The biscuit joiner is a widely versatile tool and to help you get the best from your machine, the author has converted theory into practice with working examples and projects.
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial & Metric
Contents
Introduction
Equipment
The
Biscuit Joiner
- What does it do?
- Anatomy of a biscuit joiner
Safety
-
Workshop safety
- Machine safety
- Personal safety
Biscuit Joiner Review
-
Choosing the right joiner
Consumables
- Beech biscuits
- Unusual wood
biscuit sizes
- Assembly biscuits
- Specialist consumables
Techniques
Planning Joints
and Marking Out
- Planning joints
- Freehand
- Working on a flat reference
surface
Sanding, Gluing, Cramping and Cleaning Up
- Preparation
- Assembly
Technique
- Gluing up
- Cramping and cleaning up
Different Ways of Using
the Biscuit
- Edge-to-edge joint
- Corner joint
- T-joint
- Face-to-face
joint
- Boxed-up joints
- Mitres
Using the Router as a Joiner
Board
Sawing
Making Functional Items
- Drawer pull
- Drawer boxes
- Sliding
doors
- Slide-on shelves
- Cable access
- Rebate
- Kerfing
Decorative
Joiner Work
- Fluted column
- Multiple groove effect
Star detail
-
Groove highlight detail
- Dentil moulding
- Slotted frieze
- Through
and blind scallops
Jigs and Setups
- L-jig
- Drawer jig
- Bed slat
jig
- Framing cam jig
- Dentil mould and slotted frieze jig
Working Examples
-
Old and antique furniture
- Removing carcass back panels
- Kitchen cabinet
and worktop installation
- Worktop joints
- Trimming skirtings and doors
-
Fitting skirting to room panelling
Projects
T-Square
L-Jig
Biscuit
Joiner Storage Case
Joiner Working Table
Dust Collection Drop Box
Glossary
Index
About the Author