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The Nature
of Wood
-- "Three unique properties everything
you build from wood -- its grain direction, movement across the grain,
and strength along the grain."
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Joining
Wood
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"There are three simple rules for choosing th right joint:
(1) Support the load, (2) let the wood move, and (3) provide
a good gluing surface or anchor."
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Choosing the Right Joint |
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Support the Load |
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Let the Wood move |
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Provide a Good Gluing Surface
or Anchor
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Furniture
Construction
-- "The craft of
furnituremaking incorporates every major woodworking
material and method."
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Methods of Construction |
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Tables |
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Chairs |
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Beds |
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Boxes & Chests |
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Chests of Drawers |
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Shelving |
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Cabinets |
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Desks
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Built-In
Construction
--
"Large built-ins are made up of small modules, each designed
to be simple to build and easy to install."
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Built-In Building Blocks |
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Unit Construction |
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Construction Methods
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Architectural Trim & Finish Work
-- "In finish carpentry, there is
less emphasis on building a piece and more on installing
it."
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Doors & Windows |
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Door & Window Casing |
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Moldings & Trim |
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Wooden Floors |
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Paneling & Wainscoting |
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Staircases
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Special
Constructions
-- "Methods of construction
not only depend on the properties of wood, but also how an object will
be used, who uses it, and the environment in which it will be used."
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Toy Making |
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Making Boxes |
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Clockmaking |
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Musical Instruments |
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Marquetry & Parquetry |
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Wood Carving |
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Outdoor Furniture |
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Analyzing Construction
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Styles of
Craftsmanship
-- "The artistic traditions of
four continents come together in America to form a rich tapestry of
woodworking styles."
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American Design Traditions |
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Southwest Tradition |
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Eastern Tradition |
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Southern Tradition |
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Folk Tradition
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Planning a
Project
-- "When you make a plan, you build
the project in your mind. When you cut wood according to a plan, you are
in effect building it for the second time. Most people do a better job
at things the second time through."
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Reading a Project Plan |
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Project Lists |
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Drawing a Project Plan |
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Shop Math |
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Proportion
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Up
Down
efore you cut your
first board, you must have a design to achieve the results you're after.
To create a workable design, you must understand important properties of
the wood you will be using, methods for joining that wood, typical
construction techniques that are appropriate for the type of project you
are building, styles of craftsmanship that will enhance and compliment
the environment where this project will be used, and finally how to
think through and plan a project.