Skills Institute Press Skills Institute Press: 16 books

A straightforward manual for all woodworkers, this reference offers essential information about the core tools of the woodworking trade. With a chapter devoted to each machine--including the table saw, radial arm saw, band saw, drill press, and jointer--there is plenty of guidance for the beginning...

Get Back to Basics with the core information you need to succeed. Learn what is important to know about Constructing Kitchen Cabinets from layout and design, to casework and installation.

Each Missing Shop Manual will cover everything your new tool was designed to do along with the tips and techniques for maximizing its performance with jigs and fixtures. In this book, readers will find information on setting up a lathe, as well as safety and sharpening tips.

Must have information for one of the most important tasks every woodworker has to do: keep hand and power tools sharp for increased efficiency and improved quality.

Get Back to Basics with the core information you need to succeed. Learn what is important to know in Woodworker's Guide to Joinery from Butt Joints, Miter Joints, and Lap and Groove Joints, to Mortise-and-Tenon, Dovetail, and Box Joints. Learn how to master the various families of joinery - from themost basic butt joints to half-blind dovetails, tongue-and -groove joints, and beyond.

A handy pocket-sized guide that offers all the tips, tricks, and ideas a woodworker or DIY-er needs to get the most out of this indispensable tool. (#2)Covering everything you need to get the most out of your tools, the Missing Shop Manual Series goes beyond basic safety and set-up. You'll learn tips...

This handy pocket sized guide offers all the tips, tricks, and ideas a woodworker or furniture maker needs to get the most out of this indispensable tool.

Covering everything you need to get the most out of your tools, the Missing Shop Manual Series goes beyond basic safety and set up. From cutting dados and moldings to creating jigs, you'll discover the tips and techniques you need to maximize your table saw's performance.

Learn the best methods and techniques to ensure your pockets are properly positioned, flat, and neatly sewn.

This handy pocket-sized guide offers all the tips, tricks, and ideas a woodworker or furniture maker needs to get the most out of this indispensable tool.(#1) (#2)Covering everything you need to get the most out of your tools, the Missing Shop Manual Series goes beyond the basic safety and set-up....

Covering everything you need to get the most our of your circular saw and jig saw, the Missing Shop Manual Series goes beyond basic safety, assembly, and set-up. From ripping wood to circle cutting, you'll discover the techniques and tips to maximize your saw's performance.

Get Back to Basics with the core information every woodworker needs. This book will give you a clear roadmap of wood knowledge, from assessing the lumber you find to discovering the elegant tradition of green woodworking.

Get Back to Basics with the core information you need to succeed. Learn what is important to know about Setting Up Your Workshop from assembling a modern workbench to getting the most from your work surfaces. It explains what's important and what isn't in plain-spoken instruction. Just like learning from your neighbor!

The silhouette of a garment is often defined by the waistline. Whether it's a dress with a fitted top and body-skimming bottom or a pair of pants that sits at the natural waist and lies flat over the hips, your clothes should fit and flatter your figure. A well-made waistband is the key to a great-fitting...