Paul Berger - Woodworking Bible: Woodworking basics for beginners 5 books in 1

Before you get started, you should develop a good safety practice anytime when you are utilizing any type of woodworking machinery or hand tools and ensuring to use common sense when utilizing any common finishes. Also ensure that you are wearing safety glasses at all times, and following hearing protection standard procedure when utilizing any type of woodworking tools. Lastly, ensure that you are reading all following the manufacturers recommendation for woodworking power tools, and read and follow all safety recommendations.

This book includes 5 manuscripts. In book 1, first we are going to cover some safety tips and comprehending wood basics, such as the difference between softwood and hardwood. Then we are going to look at how to cut lumbers from logs, lumber cutting techniques, how to select the best wood, and what are the advantages of plain-sawn lumber and quarter sawn lumber. Moving on, you will learn the properties of wood, how to work with the grain and how to determine the best direction to plain. After that, you will learn how to identify wood, how to examine a wood sample, how to examine a wood under microscope, how to prepare wood samples for viewing with a lense, how to cut tangential and radial section while you will also learn other wood identification techniques and how to use wood identification keys. Then, we will cover what are transportable lumber mills, what are the procedures from cutting the log into boards, how to select lumber, how to order lumber by the board foot while looking at the Species , Quantity, Size, Grade, Seasoning and Surfacing. After that we will cover how to make and how to use a cutting list for any venture, how to grade lumber, what are the four basic steps lumber graders take to make their assessment, what are the hardwood & softwood grades while you will learn lumber effects and what defect versions are there when it comes to wood. Then, you will learn how to prepare the lumber, how to joint a board, how to plane stock, how to rip cupped stock into narrow boards and how to joint concave and convex surfaces. Moving on, you will comprehend the procedure of veneering, what are the most popular varieties of veener versions and sizes and how to apply the veener. After that, we are going to cover how to use plywood, the procedure of plywood grading, how to conceal plywood edges, how to apply self-adhesive edge banding and how to apply the molding. Then, we are going to cover all hardboard versions, such as plywood, particleboard, fibreboard and medium density fibreboard. Moving on, you will learn how to dry and store wood, how to use a resistance type moisture meter, how to estimate wood movement and what are the drying times for various woods such as hardwoods and softwoods. Then, we will cover how to store wood, how to build a pipe storage rack, how to make a cantilevered storage rack, how to fasten a lumber and plywood rack to an uncompleted wall, how to make a freestanding plywood rack, how to build a vertical plywood rack, how to wrap dowels with rope, how to store dowels in the ceiling, how to construct a rack with a mobile base, how to make a combination workbench and short cut bin and how to stack stock between wall studs. Lastly, you will have an opportunity to look at 21 species of wood in our directory that was chosen with the needs and interests of the cabinetmaker foremost in mind.

In book 2, we are going to begin covering the must have Woodworking Tools and basic safety tips. Next, you will learn how to prepare your shop against fire, how to prepare for electrical safety, what are the must have personal safety gear and first aid tools that you should consider obtaining. After that, we are going go to cover some planning for basic shop layout, where you will learn how to plan the electrical power layout, how to plan appropriate lighting in your shop, how to prepare the floors, walls and ceilings and how to prepare the heating and ventilation systems. Moving on, you will learn how to prepare your workbench, how to prepare vises and accessories and how to prepare bench dogs and hold downs. Next, we are going to cover the must have supplementary shop accessories and air compressors such as portable generators, bench grinders and dust collectors. After that you will learn how to store wood and how to store your tools. Lastly, we are going to cover the basic requirements of work table, sawhorses, work support and extension tables.

In book 3, we will begin with an End Table, a Dining Table, an Open Pedestal Table, Card Table and a Tea Cart. Next we will build a Breakfast Table, a Gate-Leg Table, a Sofa Table Complement, and you will also learn how to make a Convertible Table. After that, we are going to cover how to make a Coffee Table with a Glass-top, a Trestle Table and a Modest Coffee Table.

In book 4 we will begin with an overview of outdoor tables, and we are going to build a Patio table and a Joynt stool. Next we are going to take a look at an overview of outdoor chairs, and we will build a Adirondack chair, a curved chair, and a lounge chair. After that, we are going to cover how to make a porch swing, a glider base, a park bench, and a tree bench. Lastly, we are going to make a serving trolley, a garden arbor, a bookcase and a blanket Chest.

In book 5 we will begin learning how to build a side chair, a rush seat, a shaker rocking chair, a tape seat and a meeting bench. Next we are going to look at tables, specifically how to make a trestle table, a drop leaf table, a candle stand and a step stool. After that, you will learn how to make a wall clock, pie safe, adjustable shelving, a panel door and a pegboard. Next, you will learn how to make drawers, desks, frames, legs, rails and tops. If you are ready and excited as me, lets begin.

BOOK 1

HOW TO SELECT

THE RIGHT WOOD FOR YOUR PROJECT

Paul Berger