Woodworking Shop 101: How To Set Up A Shop On A Budget (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781497326859)

If you are thinking about setting up your first woodworking shop, or expanding your existing one, this book will show you how to save both time and money selecting quality equipment. Written by Thomas Shaw, a master woodworker for over 50 years, it will guide you through the most common brands of popular power tools, both stationary and portable. It answers important questions such as where to start, what you really need to buy, what to buy first, and why, and where to get the best prices on everything you buy. It gives you the pros and cons of stationary power tools such as table saws, radial arm saws, planers, jointers, band saws, drill presses, sanders, lathes, and bench grinders. It covers portable power tools such as hand drills, sanders, jig saws, circular saws, multi function tools, routers, and reciprocating saws, other tools such as scroll saws, combination sanders, and spindle sanders.and pneumatic tools such as brad nailers, and framing nailers. It also provides detailed guidance about important subjects such as where to put your shop, space requirements, equipment placement, lighting, dust collection, fire prevention, and personal safety. Finally, it contains a bonus section with a list of recommended suppliers, magazines, and newsletters.

Author: Thomas R. Shaw
ISBN-10: 1497326850
ISBN-13: 9781497326859
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 03/10/2014
Pages: 58
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.12d