A very clear and comprehensive introduction to sharpening and maintaining hand and power tools -- chisels, scrapers, drill bits, rotary saw blades, band saw blades, etc. The diagrams and pictures are wonderfully presented and are useful in gaining and understanding the methods described. Well worth the inexpensive price!!!
Building Chairs (The Art Of Woodworking) Learn to build comfortable, long-lasting chairs. Chairs are ubiquitous, found in every home, office and building. Almost all are commercially made since many woodworkers shy away from making chairs, or even stools. Granted, there are not too many square parts to most chairs, and compound angles are somewhat intimidating.
This series of books always have excellent professional writing and illustrations. This is no exception. Illustrations are often better than photos because the artist can show us the crucial functional parts while editing out superfluous details.
300 Christian and Inspirational Patterns for Scroll Saw Woodworking
Expressions of faith and love for the Lord abound in this collection of more than 300 unique scroll saw patterns for inspirational and Christian motifs. Perfect for scroll saw artists and applicable for any craft medium, these beautiful designs can be used to make wall plaques, nativity sets, holiday ornaments, gifts, jewelry, paintings, functional objects such as napkin holders, letter openers, and puzzles. The patterns included are The Last Supper, The Fish, The Lamb of God, Chi Rho, Jonah and the Whale, Daniel in the Lion's Den, Moses Parting the Red Sea, Noah's Ark, Praying Children, a church, and the Star of the Apostles.
The Art of Woodworking is a long series (25 books) published in the 90's. Each volume details specific tools, skills, or techniques used to work with wood or specific things to home/garage. It does give a nice option for a closet workshop, although it didn't look real practical to me. The book is lacking in specifics for bulding a bench or home repair area. This book is designed more for a person who wants a "workshop" and has a number of power tools to place in the room, such as scroll-saw, drill press, planer, etc. build out of wood.
