Jointers and Planers: How to Choose, Use and Maintain Them FROM THE PUBLISHER
Did you know you can make tapered legs on a jointer? Your own veneer on a planer? Or, these tools can true up stock or remove warp--giving you the absolutely square, flat stock essential for perfect woodworking projects? Planers and jointers are relied on to do so much--and that's why this Expert guide, with its extensive, detailed photographs and drawings, is a must-have for any woodworker. Find out about the tools to choose and their features; accessories from push sticks to magnetic featherboards; a range of basic and advanced operations, including rabbeting and molding; shop-made jigs and fixtures, like push blocks or a dust stand; maintenance and repair, and troubleshooting--so you can keep your equipment working like new.
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Library Journal
The majority of woodworking projects require the use of straight lumber with square edges. Long ago, hand planes were used to create such an edge, but they are difficult to master without long hours of practice and are too slow for most modern woodworkers. Now, planers are most frequently used to produce smooth faces on a board and to mill it to a particular thickness, while jointers generally square the edges. Peters has done a great job of describing the types of tools available and their uses, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting; he also discusses the construction of shop-made jigs and fixtures. Numerous colorful illustrations help explain the text. The development of relatively inexpensive bench-top models has made these tools much more common. Public libraries serving woodworkers should consider this title. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
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