Success with Biscuit Joiners will help woodworkers of all levels of skill & experience to get the most from their joiner & its associated products. The first part reviews the tool itself – different body types, main features, useful accessories, safety aspects, & so on – while the second part covers basic working methods & advanced techniques. The book’s final section introduces some useful workshop projects devised by the author. The simplicity of the biscuit jointer is explained by the fact that it was originally developed with just one purpose in mind: jointing wood quickly & cheaply. Even if used for this task alone, it is an effective & valuable power tool. However, various manufacturers have now developed jointers intended for more general use. These include creating entire furniture carcasses, sawing boards to size, adding functional & decorative features to furniture, & repairing old or antique table tops. This book will help woodworkers of all levels of skill & experience to get the most from their jointer & its associated products. It reviews the tool itself
- different body types, main features, useful accessories & safety aspects & it covers basic working methods & advanced techniques. It introduces useful workshop projects devised by the author, including: T-square, tool storage cabinet, jointer working table, & dust collection drop box. Latest title in "GMCs Success with..." series on woodworking, this book is fully illustrated with 200 colour photographs & detailed diagrams.
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" Scrollsaw experts Julie & Fred Byrne tell you all you need to know to get started on this absorbing hobby, from choosing the right equipment & materials to colouring & finishing your completed work. Plans & instructions are included for a series of attractive projects, themed to suit different rooms. Following the successful series style, it discusses features to look for in a scrollsaw & teaches basic techniques & skills by providing clear photographs & instructions & allows the reader to practise those skills with an extended project section including 18 projects, including key-ring holders, towel rail, nameplate & boot rack. Authors Julie & Fred Byrne work as a team to produce wonderful intarsia work with scrollsaws & are regular contributors to "" New Woodworking"" magazine." ...

Success with Sharpening begins with a general introduction to the subject, covering all of the main points & looking at specific issues like the theory & mechanics of sharpening. The main body of the book is divided into three simple sections, each illustrated with a range of diagrams & photographs. The first of these examines sharpening by h&, the second machine sharpening, while the final section converts theory into practice by looking at how to sharpen specific tools. ...

The tablesaw is the foundation of most serious workshops, whether amateur or professional – an essential machine at every stage, from the conversion of the rough timber to the cutting of fine joints. Michael Burton provides an in-depth introduction to the subject, describing the different types of tablesaw on the market, what to look for when choosing one, & how to set it up & maintain it for lasting accuracy & reliability. Success with Tablesaws describes how to make & use many different jigs & fences, all designed to maximise safety & efficiency. Packed with practical information & fully illustrated in colour, with a strong emphasis on health & safety. ...

" Strong, appropriate & well-fitting joints are one of the hallmarks of the skilled woodworker. Making them properly requires intelligent planning, accurate marking out, & a sufficient degree of care in the cutting, fitting & final assembly. A methodical approach is essential, & that is what this book provides. Professional woodworker Ralph Laughton takes us through the whole process, from choosing the appropriate joint for the purpose to assembling the finished piece. We learn about timber selection, tools & adhesives, but above all we learn the working methods & habits that are needed to achieve consistently good results. The emphasis throughout is on the traditional hand techniques that are still the essential foundation of the woodworkers skill." ...

Designed with both 4x 4 & recovery use in mind, Superwinch’s heavy duty, Talon 12.5 is ideal for regular use in commercial environments. The 24V winch features power in / out, freespooling clutch for faster rope payout & a mechanical safety brake. Also included is a wire rope, roller fairlead with stainless steel rollers, heavy duty sealed contactors & durable handset + LED light. ** Please Note: A separate fixing kit is required for this product. Please call our Technical Support Team on 0871 410 1260 for more information regarding the corresponding kit for this product. ...

Superwinchs superbly efficient 12v winch is ideal for DIY & leisure use. The EPi 9.5 is a particularly good choice for fitting to trailers, 4x 4s etc. & features power in / out, freespooling (allows cable to be manually pulled out), a mechanical safety brake, roller fairlead, heavy duty sealed power contacts built into a bridge, durable handset, pulley block, circuit breaker & colour coded & numbered wiring for easier installation. ** Please Note: A separate fixing kit is required for this product. Please call our Technical Support Team on 0871 410 1260 for more information regarding the corresponding kit for this product. ...

Covers all of the practical techniques from felling a tree & milling rough lumber to finishing. The focus is on how the unique properties of different species affect woodworking processes, including the use of finishes & adhesives, joinery, design, bending, & working highly figured material. It also

Includes:: valuable information on processing & how to store wood.

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The Maxi platform ladder is designed for intensive use & features a large cast aluminium safety platform. The 110mm deep treads help to reduce foot, muscle & joint fatigue during longer jobs, & are secured using Duraclimb spun-rung technology to provide the strongest possible mechanical connection for intensive use. ...

The lathe is a versatile workshop tool that can greatly expand your woodworking horizon. In this comprehensive guide, Ernie Conover shows how to choose the lathe that’s right for your workshop, set it up & tune & maintain it for best performance. He also explains how to use turning tools correctly & how to keep them sharp & lathe-ready. Also covers lathe construction, safety, setting up, holding work, turning tools, turning techniques, maintenance, repair, modification &

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