Jointers and Planers: How to Choose, Use and Maintain Them - Softcover

Peters, Rick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0806967552 ISBN 13: 9780806967554

Publisher: Sterling, 2001

Synopsis

It happens all the time: woodworkers proudly survey their handiwork only to discover gaps in the glue joints and between parts the planks just don’t lie flat and square. The solution? Jointers, planers, and this comprehensive guide. The latest in the Popular Mechanics Workshop series, it delves into every aspect of each tool the basic anatomy, features, motor sizes, dust ports, maximum cut, and more. Check out bench top, stationary, and portable models of each; accessories, such as push sticks and knife-sharpening jigs; and all the must-know techniques, including face and edge jointing and staggered cut planing. There are advanced procedures, too from rabetting and tapering a post to ganged cuts and molding as well as fixtures to make, maintenance and repair advice, and exciting projects.

About this title

About the Author:

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From Library Journal:

The majority of woodworking projects require the use of straight lumber with square edges. Long ago, hand planes were used to create such an edge, but they are difficult to master without long hours of practice and are too slow for most modern woodworkers. Now, planers are most frequently used to produce smooth faces on a board and to mill it to a particular thickness, while jointers generally square the edges. Peters has done a great job of describing the types of tools available and their uses, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting; he also discusses the construction of shop-made jigs and fixtures. Numerous colorful illustrations help explain the text. The development of relatively inexpensive bench-top models has made these tools much more common. Public libraries serving woodworkers should consider this title.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0806967552
• ISBN 13: 9780806967554
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128