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Woodworkers often get in trouble with their families for messy sawdust. Worse, wood dust has been shown to be a grave health hazard, causing eye and skin irritation, allergic reactions, and a host of respiratory problems. Proper dust collection can prevent or minimize most of these problems. Peters... Read more

Making and Mastering Wood Planes
by David Finck, James Krenov

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Sterling Publications
Paperback - 192 pages
(October 1, 2000)

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Many modern woodworkers will never use a hand plane, but the trade is still considered essential for work of the highest caliber. Finck guides readers through the precision construction of a wood-soled plane that will perform better than today's factory-made, metal-soled counterpart. For the less... Read more

Making Workbenches : Planning, Building, Outfitting
by Sam Allen

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Sterling Publications
Paperback - 160 pages
(October 1995)

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A reviewer, May 20, 1999
Excellent book for setting up a shop
This is an excellent book for learning all of the parts that go into a workbench. There are even some workbench plans for tops, bases, and vises in the book. Although there could be more plans, there is enough information in the book to take one of their plans and adapt it for your own bench. Many... Read more

Understanding Wood : A Craftman's Guide to Wood Technology
by R. Bruce Hoadley

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Taunton Pr
Hardcover - 280 pages
2nd edition (October 1, 2000)

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Book Description
In this essential reference for woodworkers, R. Bruce Hoadley explains everything from how trees grow to how best to cut, season, machine, join, bend, and finish wood. Why do miters open and glue joints loosen? How do you get a really sharp edge? Examples of problems and solutions help woodworkers... Read more

Jim Tolpin's Table Saw Magic
by Jim Tolpin

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Popular Woodworking Books
Paperback - 208 pages
(July 1999)

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Ross Allard, February 1, 2001
Could be better...
While I still recommend this book, I have several complaints. First, it is poorly indexed. There are only vague cross-references in the book: "See Chapter Nine". In one case, I wasted probably 45 minutes scouring Chapter N only to discover the reference was in Chapter N+1. I believe this... Read more

The Handplane Book
by Garrett Hack, John S. Sheldon(Photographer)

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Taunton Pr
Hardcover - 263 pages
(September 1997)

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Woodworkers beware: Garrett Hack has put together a completely irresistible book, beautifully illustrated with color photographs, drawings, diagrams, and everything you would ever want or need to know about the handplane, the ultimate woodworker's tool. Hack covers the history of planes back to... Read more

Router Magic : Jigs, Fixtures, and Tricks to Unleash Your Router's Full Potential
by Bill Hylton, et al

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Reader's Digest Adult
Paperback - 312 pages
(May 1999)

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Synopsis
The more than 50 new jigs and fixtures covered in this book help save time, money, and effort. Expert Hylton shows everything from planing boards to making fluted dowels, crafting flawless cope-and-stick joints to creating spiral-beaded columns and finials. 275 photos. 200 illustrations. Read more

The New Router Handbook
by Patrick Spielman

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Sterling Publications
Paperback - 384 pages
(October 1993)

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Spielman adds another solid woodworking text to his long list of publications, and it's as well done as all the others. (In fact, if you want to accumulate a library of woodworking texts, just buying Spielman's catalog is not a bad idea.) Oh, most woodworkers may not use the bulk of what's here, but... Read more

Working Windows : A Guide to the Repair and Restoration of Wood Windows
by Terence Meany, Terence Meaney

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The Lyons Press
Paperback - 128 pages
(September 1998)

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In the late 20th century, in spite of the renewed interest in historical renovation, preserving resources, and a strong do-it-yourself tradition developing among homeowners, the art of maintaining and repairing wood windows has somehow fallen by the wayside. Few modern home-repair books include more... Read more

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