Manual of Purpose-Made Woodworking Joinery
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781306288576
Subjects: Joinery; Woodwork; Millwork (Woodwork); Finish carpentry; Menuiserie; Travail du bois; Millwork; Joining; Woodworking
Description: "A practical introduction to woodworking and purpose-made joinery, this book starts with the basics of interpreting drawings and works right the way through to designing and making stairs. Les Goring introduces each chapter with a brief historical overview of the topic, then goes on to explain how to carry out each task in a step-by-step manner. Including several hundred images, this book covers everything a student or keen hobbyist needs to know in order to carry out their own work. The breadth of coverage and easily accessible approach makes this book an ideal resource for apprentices taking NVQs and those following Construction Awards within Wood Occupations from City & Guilds/Construction Skills. The technical detail and practical focus ensures that this book will be a vital purchase for all students, and an essential reference for any experienced carpenter or joiner. In-depth, practical and accessible approach - ideal for new apprentices and experienced tradespeople alike. Fully up to date with the current Building Regulations and developments in the trade. Clear layout makes it easy to follow instructions."--
Table of contents: title: 1. Softwoods and hardwoods : timber defects; title: 2. Drawings and rods : setting and marking out; title: 3. Joinery joints : their proportions and applications; title: 4. Making traditional and modern windows; title: 5. Making doors and doorframes; title: 6. Designing and making stairs to current building regulations; title: 7. Designing and making shelving arrangements; title: 8. Geometry for curved joinery; title: 9. Traditional saw sharpening of non-hardpoint saws : details and technicalities about hardpoint saws.