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Expert woodworker Andy Rae brings his enthusiasm to this ultimate reference--a graphic, step-by-step presentation of basic furniture construction techniques. 847 color photos. 127 drawings.
List of contents
Table Of Contents
Introduction
How to Use This Book
Part One Tools and Materials
SECTION 1 Shop Necessities
Shop Space and Fixtures
Mobilize Your Workshop
SECTION 2 Woodworking Machines and Tools
Basic Handheld Power Tools
Favorite Edge Tools
Fundamental Layout Tools
Sharpening Gear
Clamps
SECTION 3 Working Wood
Buying and Preparing Solid Wood
Flattening a Board by Hand
Smoothing with Edge Tools
Good Sanding Techniques
Keeping Parts Flat
Plywood and Other Man-Made Boards
Mixing Materials
Laying Out and Cutting Plywood
Making Your Mark
Choosing and Using Glue
SECTION 4 Designing Furniture
Understanding Wood Movement
Part Two Box and Case Construction
SECTION 5 Basic Cases
Inside Case Parts
Securing to a Wall
SECTION 6 Shelves
Shelf Joinery
Open Shelves
Shelf Options
Dressing Up a Shelf
SECTION 7 Nails, Screws, and Other Fasteners
Nails and Screws
Hardware Solutions
SECTION 8 Assembling Cases
Clamping Problems
SECTION 9 Cutting and Attaching Moldings
Working with Moldings
SECTION 10 Drawers
Drawer Construction
Tray Construction
Drawer Interiors
SECTION 11 Drawer Hardware
Drawer Slides
Computer Hardware
Drawer Pulls
Part Three Doors
SECTION 12 Building Doors
Doors with Panels
Solid Doors
Glass Lights
SECTION 13 Fitting and Hinging Doors
Installing Basic Hinges
Specialty Hinges
Shopmade Hinges
Hiding Doors
SECTION 14 Door Pulls and Hardware
Pulls and Handles
Locks
Catches and Bumpers
Part Four Bases, Feet, and Stands
SECTION 15 Bases
Toekicks
Installing Cabinets
SECTION 16 Feet
Feet and Casters
SECTION 17 Stands
Making Stands
Part Five Frame Construction
SECTION 18 Legs and Aprons
Strong Joints
Aprons and Rails
Legs
SECTION 19 Chairs and Stools
Chair Joints
Chair Backs
Chair Seats
Hitting the Floor
SECTION 20 Face Frames
Making Face Frames
Corner Units
SECTION 21 Frame and Panel
Making Panels
Back Strategies
Part Six Tabletops and Work Surfaces
SECTION 22 Making Tops
Top Construction
Top Options
Leaves and Ends
SECTION 23 Attaching Tops
Allowing for Movement
Hardware Solutions
Sources
Further Reading
Index
About the author
Andy Rae worked with George Nakashima and Frank Klausz before founding his own woodworking business. He has been awarded a New Jersey Council of the Arts Fellowship for his furniture designs. A former editor of "American Woodworker," Rae currently works in Asheville, North Carolina, making furniture as well as teaching and writing about woodworking.
Summary
Offering a graphic step-by-step presentation of basic furniture construction techniques, this work aims to give readers a working knowledge of woodworking materials, a higher level of control over their work and tools, and an understanding of basic design principles.
