Crafts & Hobbies

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

Whether you're a serious do-it-yourselfer or a building professional, or even if you just do occasional home projects, the ideas in this book will leave you breathless. You'll find tip after tip you'll have immediate use for.  They're from Fine Homebuilding magazine's two most popular features: the "Tips & Techniques" and "Q&A" columns that appear in each issue.

Wouldn't you rather clean stain off your hands without using thinners or solvents? Do you know a simple and safe way to set an extension ladder at the correct angle? Do you know how to cut acute angles on a chopsaw? Use a table saw as a disc sander?

Would you benefit from knowing how to set screws easier? Or extract them with less effort? Could your layout and measuring techniques stand improvement? Would you like to know how to build a better and simple sawhorse? These and many other ideas are reprinted here for the first time.

The imagination of real people facing real building problems is limitless, and you can benefit from the creative ideas that people like you have submitted over the years. These ideas will not only improve your own techniques and skills, but they'll also stimulate you to create original solutions of your own.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

Whether it's chip carving, furniture decorating, or treenwork, carving is an integral part of the woodworker's art. In this collection of 40 articles from Fine Woodworking magazine, you'll find an astonishing range of carving information, about everything from selecting basic tools to creating the elegant raised shells of period furniture. There's also information about linenfold carving, incised lettering, fancy raised panels, wildlife carving, chainsaw carving and much more.

Since it began publication in 1975, Fine Woodworking has written about practically every aspect of the craft. The "Fine Woodworking on..." series organizes many of the articles from the magazine's first ten years into individual volumes by subject. Each book in this series offers an in-depth look at a particular aspect of woodworking, from the perspective of skilled professional and dedicated amateur woodworkers.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

How can you control the shine of varnish on wood or achieve the glossy black of a fine piano? When should you stain, when do you need to use a filler, and how? Perhaps you like the soft sheen of an oil finish, but you also want the durability of lacquer. What's the best finish for salad bowl? In this collection of 34 articles reprinted from Fine Woodworking magazine, finishing experts explain their formulas and methods, and reveal the secrets of their craft. In addition, in selections from the magazine's "Questions & Answers" column, the experts answer woodworkers' questions about every aspect of finishing wood.

Since it began publication in 1975, Fine Woodworking has written about practically every aspect of the craft. The "Fine Woodworking on..." series organizes many of the articles from the magazine's first ten years into individual volumes by subject. Each book in this series offers an in-depth look at a particular aspect of woodworking, from the perspective of skilled professional and dedicated amateur woodworkers.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

Veneering provides the means of using beautiful figured woods at a fraction of the cost of solid wood. It also allows woodworkers to use more stable substrates such as plywood and MDF and still achieve beautiful effects. In recent years, concern for the environment and the scarcity of select hardwoods have given woodworkers good reasons to take a second look at veneering.

Vacuum veneering, one of the few true innovations in woodworking technique in recent years, has made the process of veneering much more accessible to all woodworkers. While this book covers the basics of a variety of veneering techniques, including traditional methods, the heart of the book is a thorough introduction to vacuum veneering and practical advice on how small shop woodworkers can use veneering and lamination in their woodworking.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

Next time you find yourself in the wood shop scratching your head over some perplexing problem, take heart. This book gives you solutions from those who have been there and back. Fine Woodworking on More Proven Shop Tips represents the best of the "Methods of Work" column from issues 48 through 78 of Fine Woodworking magazine. The "Methods of Work" column is the place where woodworkers share their shop-tested ideas about tools, materials, jigs and fixtures. We first compiled the best of column in 1985 into Fine Woodowrking on Proven Shop Tips, which includes contributions to the first 47 issues of Fine Woodworking.

Since it began publication in 1975, Fine Woodworking has written about practically every aspect of the craft. The "Fine Woodworking on..." series organizes many of the articles from the magazine into individual volumes by subject. Each book in this series offers an in-depth look at a particular aspect of woodworking, from the perspective of skilled professional and dedicated amateur woodworkers.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

The dining-room table is the seat of hospitality, and thie entire volume is devoted to the art of the table. How big should a dining table be? How do drop-leaves work, and are there better ways to make the top expand? How about plans for interesting coffee tables, a lion's paw pedestal table, trestle tables? How does a table become a desk, with pigeon-holes or a roll-top? In 32 articles reprinted from Fine Woodworking magazine, expert craftsmen reveal the methods they use to design and construct every kind of table and desk in richly illustrated detail.

Since it began publication in 1975, Fine Woodworking has written about practically every aspect of the craft. The "Fine Woodworking on..." series organizes many of the articles from the magazine's first ten years into individual volumes by subject. Each book in this series offers an in-depth look at a particular aspect of woodworking, from the perspective of skilled professional and dedicated amateur woodworkers.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

The Basics of Craftsmanship is a soup-to-nuts overview of woodworking. You'll find everything from professional advice on setting up a shop to detailed step-by-step instructions for a first project. It's an excellent guidebook for a novice starting out on the road to becoming a craftsman, but holds many surprises for the seasoned expert.

This volume is the first in a series that collects classic articles from issues of Fine Woodworking magazine published in 1994-1999. Practical and easy to use, these books will provide an invaluable reference library for any woodworker.

Includes articles on:
Setting up and maintaining a shop
Basic tools and materials for every woodshop
Fundamental tool techniques for building all types of furniture
Simple first projects in a step-by-step format
Choosing a foolproof finish and finishing techniques

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

Virtually any chunk of wood can be buttoned onto a lathe and made to whirl around. Knowing how to transform the whirling wood into a finely crafted plate or bowl is the art of faceplate turning. In this collection of 42 articles from Fine Woodworking magazine, some of today's best turners show you how they create everything from a drinking goblet to a matched set of bowls. You'll learn about preparing glued-up turning blanks, using the modern bowl-turning gouge, choosing a finish that's safe for food, and much more.

Since it began publication in 1975, Fine Woodworking has written about practically every aspect of the craft. The "Fine Woodworking on..."series organizes many of the articles from the magazine's first ten years into individual volumes by subject. Each book in this series offers an in-depth look at a particular aspect of woodworking, from the perspective of skilled professional and dedicated amateur woodworkers.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

Chairs are the most exacting, and the most challenging, kind of furniture to make. In fact, many people consider the chairmaker's craft and art to be the very pinnacle of woodworking, And although there are no quick-and-easy shortcuts to making a good chair, there is plenty to learn from craftsmen who have mastered this difficult art. In this collection of 33 articles reprinted from Fine Woodworking magazine, expert chairmakers share every aspect of designing and constructing furniture for the human body--stools, chairs, sofas, beds, and cribs.

Since it began publication in 1975, Fine Woodworking has written about practically every aspect of the craft. The "Fine Woodworking on..." series organizes many of the articles from the magazine's first ten years into individual volumes by subject. Each book in this series offers an in-depth look at a particular aspect of woodworking, from the perspective of skilled professional and dedicated amateur woodworkers.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

Hand tools are essential to woodworking, but, unlike power tools, they don't come with detailed owner's manuals. Think of this book as the missing manual for your hand tools.

Peter Korn covers virtually all the hand tools in the modern woodshop. For convenience, tools are listed alphabetically within chapters organized by function (abrading, cutting, planing, sawing...)

The Woodworker's Guide to Hand Tools is beautifully illustrated and provides all the information you need to get the best out of your tools. You'll learn: what each tool is used for, which tools are essential for your shop, how to recognize quality when buying tools, how to tune up tools for top performance, and, in many cases, how to use each tool efficiently.

This comprehensive guide is a must-have reference for every woodworker.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

There's no end to the things people make out of wood, even today when so many other easy-to-work materials abound. There is furniture, of course, and toys and sculpture and houses. But there's so much more as well, as this collection of 27 articles from Fine Woodworking magazine makes wonderfully clear. Experienced craftsmen tell you how they make everything from fishing rods and microscopes to barrels, picture frames and staircases.

Since it began publication in 1975, Fine Woodworking has written about practically every aspect of the craft. The ""Fine Woodworking on..." series organizes many of the articles from the magazine into individual volumes by subject. Each book in this series offers an in-depth look at a particular aspect of woodworking, from the perspective of skilled professional and dedicated amateur woodworkers.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

There's a secret to building boxes and drawers that can stand up to everyday use: it's making good, strong corner joints to hold the sides together. This is the art of carcase joinery. In this collection of 39 articles from Fine Woodworking magazine, authors who are also craftsmen tell you how to choose, make and use every kind of carcase joint, in both solid wood and plywood, using hand tools and machine methods, with particular emphasis on the classic dovetail.

Since it began publication in 1975, Fine Woodworking has written about practically every aspect of the craft. The "Fine Woodworking on..." series organizes many of the articles from the magazine's first ten years into individual volumes by subject. Each book in this series offers an in-depth look at a particular aspect of woodworking, from the perspective of skilled professional and dedicated amateur woodworkers.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

This book is an action manual for the furniture maker, providing detailed descriptions on how to turn common, and some not-so-common, furniture parts. Whether a bed post or a cabriole leg, master woodturner Ernie Conover patiently guides you through the turning process. Drawing on his experience as a furniture maker, turner, and lathe designer, Conover provides the information you'll need to start turning your own furniture parts.

The book begins with a discussion on what a furniture maker should look for when buying a lathe, tools, and accessories. Next, Conover describes shop-tested tips and techniques for both sharpening and using lathe tools. There's hard-to-find information on chucking, duplicating parts with precision and finishing on the lathe.

The remainder of the book provides detailed instructions on turning a myriad of furniture components: knobs and finials; both simple and cabriole table legs; chair legs, stretchers, and back posts; cannonball bed posts; multiple-section bed posts with concealed joints; decorative columns and how to mill reeds, flutes, and spirals in them; corner blocks; and even tabletops. Easy-to-follow instructions, with liberal use of drawings and photographs, take you clearly through each step.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

When it comes to efficiency, nothing beats the lathe. You can use it to size, shape, smooth, and finish a piece of wood all in one operation. And the variety of useful things you can make on a lathe is vast--everything from porch pillars to baseball bats. In this collection of 39 articles from Fine Woodworking magazine, some of the past decade's most accomplished and inventive woodturners share their secrets. They show you how to use the turner's gouge and master one of the most difficult of tools, the skew chisel. They also offer a wealth of clever shop tips, plans for making tools and gauges, and even advice about achieving the look of turned wood without a lathe.

Since it began publication in 1975, Fine Woodworking has written about practically every aspect of the craft. The "Fine Woodworking on..." series organizes many of the articles from the magazine's first ten years into individual volumes by subject. Each book in this series offers an in-depth look at a particular aspect of woodworking, from the perspective of skilled professional and dedicated amateur woodworkers.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

Here at last is a book that shows you ways to make and modify your own woodshop machines. These are real machines, too, not flimsy toys. There are plans for a tablesaw whose cross-cutting mechanism works better than anything you could buy, a slick long-bed jointer, a way to use a router for thicknessing stock, a boring machine for super-precise joinery, shapers, sanders, and even a foot-powered lathe. In 29 articles reprinted from Fine Woodworking magazine, expert craftsmen explain how they make and modify machinery so it does exactly the job they want it to do.

Since it began publication in 1975, Fine Woodworking has written about practically every aspect of the craft. The "Fine Woodworking on..." series organizes many of the articles from the magazine into individual volumes by subject. Each book in this series offers an in-depth look at a particular aspect of woodworking, from the perspective of skilled professional and dedicated amateur woodworkers.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

In woodworking there is a bewildering variety of machinery, but precious little advice about machines for the amateur craftsman. Here at last is a book that tackles the tough questions about woodworking machines. Which machines do you really need and which are liable only to gather dust in your shop? How can you get the most out of a router? What's the right way to adjust a jointer or thickness planer? How can you assess an old cast-iron bandsaw and tell whether it's worth rescuing? What about those new Japanese resaws and fixed-knife surfacers? In 40 articles from Fine Woodworking magazine, expert craftsmen discuss all aspects of woodworking with machines, using explanations you can understand and apply in your shop.

Since it began publication in 1975, Fine Woodworking has written about practically every aspect of the craft. The "Fine Woodworking on..." series organizes many of the articles from the magazine's first ten years into individual volumes by subject. Each book in this series offers an in-depth look at a particular aspect of woodworking, from the perspective of skilled professional and dedicated amateur woodworkers.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

You need more than just wood, tools, and techniques to enjoy your time in the shop. You need ideas, too. And what better source of ideas than this collection of 35 articles from Fine Woodworking magazine? You'll find an incredible variety here, everything from simple toys to elegant furniture. Some of the projects are delightfully easy to make, others are more challenging. Some feature carefully detailed plans and drawings, others offer photographic inspiration. Together they'll help you decide what you want to make with the wood, tools, and techniques at your disposal. And if you're new to woodworking, there's a special four-article series called "Starting Out" that guides you through your first table, boodcase, and drawer.

Since it began publication in 1975, Fine Woodworking has written about practically every aspect of the craft. The "Fine Woodworking on..." series organizes many of the articles from the magazine's first ten years into individual volumes by subject. Each book in this series offers an in-depth look at a particular aspect of woodworking, from the perspective of skilled professional and dedicated amateur woodworkers.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

To many craftsmen and collectors, the 18th century was the golden age of American furniture design. In this collection of 37 articles from Fine Woodworking magazine, expert woodworkers explore the designs and techniques involved in making the furniture of this era. They share precise plans for favorite old desks, secretaries, and blockfronts, with technical explanations of how to reproduce such fine details as ball-and-claw feet and tapered reeds. There are also practical design discussions for those who wish to capture the flavor of that time in original designs of their own.

Since it began publication in 1975, Fine Woodworking has written about practically every aspect of the craft. The "Fine Woodworking on..." series organizes many of the articles from the magazine into individual volumes by subject. Each book in this series offers and in-depth look at a particular aspect of woodworking, from the perspective of skilled professional and dedicated amateur woodworkers.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

By mounting your router under a table, you not only make it safer but also greatly expand its usefulness. In this book, Ernie Conover gives you his easy-to-use router-table techniques to help you improve your woodworking.

You'll learn which routers work best with router tables and how to build your own table. Conover takes you through the most critical steps in router-table construction: selecting the core material and surface, applying a laminate, setting in the baseplate, and cutting a miter slot. He shows you how to make a fence that will outperform commercial fences and explains how to choose accessories that make using a router table safer and easier.

In the section on techniques, you will learn how to do edge treatments, create moldings, do cope-and-stick and other types of joinery, and raise panels. Photo essays show you stpe-by-step how to make drawers, boxes, and doors. Use these tested techniques to make the most versatile tool in your shop even more versatile.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

Rich with history, Shaker furniture has long been admired for its beautiful, yet simple, craftsmanship. In the Shaker Style presents the ideas and techniques of more than 15 contemporary artisans. Inside you'll find instruction for over 10 projects, from Shaker chairs to bookscases. Detailed illustrations and photographs accompany each project. In addition, you'll see how distinctive Shaker details can be adapted for use in today's furniture. Collected from the pages of the most authoritative voice in woodworking, Fine Woodworking magazine, In the Shaker Style is an essential resource for anyone who appreciates Shaker furniture.

Includes:

• Complete instructions for building a wall shelf, bathroom vanity, Shaker round stand, Shaker revolver, and more
• Techniques for incorporating Shaker design details in contemporary furniture
• Design inspiration for entertainment centers, cupboards, and corner tables

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

The era of Sheraton, Chippendale, and the great American cabinetmakers was the golden age of furniture. The elegant, refined forms of the period remain unmatched. Collected from the pages of Fine Woodworking, the examples in this book show the work of some of the most talented practitioners of period furnituremaking. In the 18th Century Style includes instructions for 10 projects including a Sheraton bed, a highboy, and a drop-leaf breakfast table. In addition, 13 examples of superb craftsmanship in a variety of styles from Queen Anne to Pembroke are featured. This book is an essential reference for anyone who appreciates classic period furniture.

Includes: Complete instructions for 10 projects including making ogee bracket feet, veneering an ellipse, inlaying a Federal styel oval, and building a Pembroke Table. In-depth discussion of the materials of period furniture including hardware and lumber. Finely crafted examples of 18th-century reproductions and furniture inspired by the classical tradition.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of woodworking is sharing what you've learned about tools, materials, jigs, and fixtures with fellow woodworkers. A craftman's solitary small victory over a knotty shop problem can make the work a little easier for hundreds of others. This is the idea behind the popular "Methods of Work" section in Fine Woodworking magazine. For years, "Methods of Work" has served as a kind of national switchboard for woodworkers eager to share tips, jigs, and shop tricks. This book is a collection of these contributions. If you've ever thought to yourself during a grueling session at the workbench, "There's got to be a better way", you'll probably find it here.

Since it began publication in 1975, Fine Woodworking has written about practically every aspect of the craft. The "Fine Woodworking on..." series organizes many of the articles from the magazine into individual volumes by subject. Each book in this series offers an in-depth look at a particular aspect of woodworking, from the perspective of skilled professional and dedicated amateur woodworkers.