A unique visual directory of woodworking techniques, with guidance on how to use them by Jeremy Broun
A new, up-to-date edition of the popular and comprehensive encyclopedia by award-winning furniture designer, Jeremy Broun
A new, up-to-date edition of the popular and comprehensive encyclopedia by award-winning furniture designer, Jeremy Broun.
This unique visual encyclopedia of woodworking techniques is the essential benchtop reference for all woodworkers. Divided into two parts, the first section introduces you to the tools, timbers and techniques that are used in basic woodworking. These are fully demonstrated and described through helpful step-by-step photographs and text, from drawing and marking out; through chiselling, drilling and routing; joint making, bending, shaping and turning; to abrading, scraping and finishing. Power-tool, machine-tool and hand-tool variations are fully detailed, providing you with that much-needed flexibility in your own workshop. Finally, a theme section provides a gallery of finished examples by leading designers of cabinets, chests, chairs, benches, tables, desks and decorative woodwork, demonstrating the principles of design and construction and inspiring both novice woodworkers as well as the more experienced craftsperson to design and create their own items from wood.
Table of Contents Introduction 6
Health and safety 8
Tools and Techniques 10
Woods 12
Man-Made Boards 16
Veneers and Inlays 17
Hand Tools 18
Power Tools 24
Machine Tools 28
Benches 31
Tool Maintenance 32
Drawing 36
Measuring and Marking Out 38
Clamping and Holding 42
Sawing 44
Planing 48
Squaring Wood 54
Chiseling 56
Drilling 58
Routing 60
Jigs and Jig Making 63
Gluing 66
Jointing Principles 70
Butt and Lap Joints 74
Mitre Joints 76
Edge Joints 78
Dowel Joints 80
Biscuit Joints 82
Halving Joints 84
Housing Joints 86
Mortise and Tenon Joints 90
Dovetail Joints 94
Bending Wood 98
Shaping Wood 101
Turning Wood 104
Fretwork 108
Veneering 110
Edge Treatments 114
Hinges and Locks 116
Abrading 122
Scraping 125
Finishing 126
Themes 130
Cabinets and Chests 132
Chairs and Benches 142
Tables and Desks 152
Decorative Woodwork 162
Index 172
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About Jeremy Broun
Jeremy Broun is an innovative designer, maker and teacher, and has been passionate about woodworking for over 35 years. After a short woodwork teaching career, Jeremy set up his own workshop in Bath, in the West of England in 1973, creating his own unique style of furniture. He has exhibited at major British shows and in the USA and Finland, and has won numerous awards. He is constantly striving to find new and exciting ways to work wood, and passes this knowledge and enthusiasm on through his unique courses, books and videos, suitable for both hobbyists and professionals.
Find out more at Jeremybroun.co.uk.
Craft Focus Magazine, Issue 71 (Feb/March 2019)
Described as the essential benchtop reference tool, this stunning visual encyclopaedia of woodworking techniques is written by award-winning furniture designer Jeremy Broun. The comprehensive volume describes all the tools and timbers used in basic woodworking and shows readers how to use both power tools and hand-operated alternatives. Theres also a gallery of finished examples including cabinets, chairs and tables.
