Through more than 1,300 illustrations, charts and graphs, woodworkers will find everything they need to know-from laying out and equipping the shop to designing and building a set of kitchen cabinets.

Contents

Introduction
Furniture Dimensions and design…1
Furniture Styles…21
The workshop…45
Hand Tools…61
Portable Power Tools…101
Stationary Power Tools…139
Lumber and Veneer…179
Encyclopedia of Joinery…249
Cabinetmaking Techniques…289
Gluing and Clamping…325
Finishing…343
Hardware…361
Jigs and Shop Helpers…387
Glossary…413
Acknowledgements…423
Index…425