This book contains 3 step-by step methods for every job and explains how to choose the one that's right for you. It's the first-ever book to present a choice of techniques for individualized skills, preferences, and tools.

Introductionàvi

Part 1. Essential Shop Techniquesàviii
Measuring, Laying Out, and Setting Upà2
Practical Shop Geometryà10
Sharpening Chisels and Plane Ironsà24
Choosing the Right Glueà36

Part 2. Preparing Stockà52
Cutting Up Rough Lumberà54
Resawingà74
Gluing Up Wide Boardsà82
Saws, Crosscutting, and Rippingà92
Smoothing Surfacesà108

Part 3. Cutting Jointsà126
Rabbets, Dadoes, and Groovesà128
Edge Jointsà140
Mortise-and-Tenon Jointsà152
Corner Jointsà172
Dovetailsà184

Part 4. Shapingà198
Tapering Legsà200
Shaping and Moldingà206
Cutting Curvesà216
Frame-and-Panel Constructionà226

Part 5. Shop Aids, Jigs, and Fixturesà238
Combination Mortise and Tenon Jigà240
Marking Knifeà244
Adjustable Stop Block and Fenceà250
Adjustable Tapering Jigà256
Crosscut Sledsà266
Shop-Made Bar Clampsà274
Box Joint Jigà277
Resaw Fence for the Band Sawà280
Frame Resawà282
Router Circle Trammelà285
Ellipse (a.k.a. Oval) Trammelà290
Compact Router Tableà295
Crosscut Supportà298