The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture & Cabinet Construction

Expert woodworker Andy Rae brings his enthusiasm to this ultimate reference--a graphic, step-by-step presentation of basic furniture construction techniques. 847 color photos. 127 drawings.

Table Of ContentsIntroduction How to Use This Book Part One Tools and Materials SECTION 1 Shop Necessities Shop Space and Fixtures Mobilize Your Workshop SECTION 2 Woodworking Machines and Tools Basic Handheld Power Tools Favorite Edge Tools Fundamental Layout Tools Sharpening Gear Clamps SECTION 3 Working Wood Buying and Preparing Solid Wood Flattening a Board by Hand Smoothing with Edge Tools Good Sanding Techniques Keeping Parts Flat Plywood and Other Man-Made Boards Mixing Materials Laying Out and Cutting Plywood Making Your Mark Choosing and Using Glue SECTION 4 Designing Furniture Understanding Wood Movement Part Two Box and Case Construction SECTION 5 Basic Cases Inside Case Parts Securing to a Wall SECTION 6 Shelves Shelf Joinery Open Shelves Shelf Options Dressing Up a Shelf SECTION 7 Nails, Screws, and Other Fasteners Nails and Screws Hardware Solutions SECTION 8 Assembling Cases Clamping Problems SECTION 9 Cutting and Attaching Moldings Working with Moldings SECTION 10 Drawers Drawer Construction Tray Construction Drawer Interiors SECTION 11 Drawer Hardware Drawer Slides Computer Hardware Drawer Pulls Part Three Doors SECTION 12 Building Doors Doors with Panels Solid Doors Glass Lights SECTION 13 Fitting and Hinging Doors Installing Basic Hinges Specialty Hinges Shopmade Hinges Hiding Doors SECTION 14 Door Pulls and Hardware Pulls and Handles Locks Catches and Bumpers Part Four Bases, Feet, and Stands SECTION 15 Bases Toekicks Installing Cabinets SECTION 16 Feet Feet and Casters SECTION 17 Stands Making Stands Part Five Frame Construction SECTION 18 Legs and Aprons Strong Joints Aprons and Rails Legs SECTION 19 Chairs and Stools Chair Joints Chair Backs Chair Seats Hitting the Floor SECTION 20 Face Frames Making Face Frames Corner Units SECTION 21 Frame and Panel Making Panels Back Strategies Part Six Tabletops and Work Surfaces SECTION 22 Making Tops Top Construction Top Options Leaves and Ends SECTION 23 Attaching Tops Allowing for Movement Hardware Solutions Sources Further Reading Index