Woodworker's Guide Set Includes the following 4 titles:
Woodworker's Guide to Dovetails
Woodworkers will agree - the dovetail is the saavy cabinetmaker's corner joint of choice. It's become the hallmark of fine furniture everywhere. What many woodworkers have disagreed on however, is the best way to make a dovetail - by hand or by machine. With this new book from master woodworker Ernie Conover, readers will learn that making dovetails can be accomplished in a number of ways - and that choosing between hand-cutting or router-driven jigs is just that - a choice. You choose what you like best.

Using straightforward, efficient methods, Conover shows woodworkers how to cut full, half-blind and through dovetails using hand tools. After learning the basics of how this work-horse joint goes together, readers will move on to mastering the many popular router-driven jigs available on the market today, including:

-Leigh jig
-Kellar jig
-Omni jig
-WoodRat jig
-Incra jig
-Akita jig
-Sears jig
-Powermatic jig

Using step-by-step photographs and clear instructions, Woodworker's Guide to Dovetails will show you all the tricks to getting a perfect fitting joint!

Woodworker's Guide to Bending Wood
The art of bending wood confounds most woodworkers, yet it is surprisingly easy to do with the four basic methods in this complete guide. The techniques are presented in step-by-step photo sequences that leave nothing to the imagination and show woodworkers exactly how it's done: bending green wood or twigs, bending with heat or steam, and bending panels or laminations. There are seven step-by-step projects presented, including shaker boxes, a bow for an arrow, a rustic chair, the sides of a guitar, and bent panels used for tables and pedestals. All the necessary tools and equipment are discussed with an eye to budget and practicality, making this appeal to both amateur and professionals of all skill levels.


Woodworker's Guide to Veneering & Inlay (SC)
With this complete resource from professional furniture-maker and veneer specialist Jonathan Benson, you'll learn how to re-create the beauty of exotic wood with veneer and in-lays. A series of step-by-step exercises will take you through all the techniques and culminate in four beautiful finished pieces: a dining room table, a wall mirror with shelf, a marquetry picture, and a parquetry design. Also included is a complete troubleshooting section for repairs and problems.



Woodworker's Guide to Sharpening
Finally, a sharpening book that keeps it simple: there's no 'right” way to sharpen; only your way. In this complete guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about the many methods, tools, and accessories for successful sharpening so you can confidently select the one that works best for you. And, for inspiration, you'll get a look at the sharpening stations of some of America's top craftsmen, including Sam Maloof, Norm Abram, and James Krenov.

Ernie Conover is a highly published author in the woodworking field with numerous books, videos and articles to his credit. His work has received numerous awards and been the subject of several one-man shows.

Jonathan Benson is a professional furniture maker who specializes in contemporary curved pieces with extensive veneer figures. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he has won numerous prestigious design awards and is the author of Wood Art Today. He lives in Des Moines, Iowa.

John English is a contributing editor of Woodcraft Magazine and a former editor of Today's Woodworker. His work has appeared in numerous woodworking magazines, including American How-To, Fine Woodworking, and Woodshop News, and his syndicated how-to and home repair columns have appeared in newspapers across the United States. He is the author of The Building Buddy, Toys & Accessories, Woodworking Essentials, and Workshop Projects. He lives in Casper, Wyoming.