This text presents real solutions to real problems - devised by real woodworkers. Also presented are ideas from "Fine woodworking" magazine's "Methods of Work" column, which includes tips on everything from drying green wood to polishing a finish, plus useful jigs and fixtures.
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How can you control the shine of varnish on wood, capture the glossy black finish of a fine piano or produce the soft sheen of an oil finish? This text presents the formulas and methods of the experts, and reveals the secrets of their craft.
Fine Woodworking on Boxes, Carcases, and Drawers
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The secret of building boxes and drawers that can stand up to everyday use is good, strong corner joints. This is the art of carcass joinery. In this text, craftsmen explain how to choose, make and use every kind of carcass joint in both solid wood and plywood, using hand tools and machine methods.