David Charlesworth’s mastery of both hand and machine tools comes from meticulous preparation, and here he explains his approach in precise detail, enabling even the newcomer to acheive professional results. Full instructions are given for sharpening, fine tuning and using hand tools - including bench planes, marking gauges and chisels - even for making items such as spokeshaves and winding sticks.
Today’s furniture maker has to be as comfortable with machines and power tools, and this book gives clear instructions for using them to cut joints that fit perfectly. Learn how to fine tune the bench plane, prepare Japanese and European chisels, cut plain, secret and twisted dovetails, plane a true face and edge, rout sliding dovetails, make accurate tennons, dowel joint carcasses, make a workbench, and much more,
This book will set beginners on the right path, help the more experienced to develop their skills, and challenge expert woodworkers to re-examine their mehods. Everyone who uses tools to work wood, and cares about accuracy, will find David Charlesworth’s advice both fascinating and useful. Color photos. Softcover. 144 pages.