MINI POWER TOOL HANDBOOK - Softcover

Taylor, Zachary; Bullock, Colin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0806922923 ISBN 13: 9780806922928

Publisher: Sterling, 2002

Synopsis

What's small and versatile, and made to do big things? It's the mini-power tool, and even if you own just one, you'll need this user's guide to its universe. With chapters on cutting, drilling, routing, carving, engraving, model making, shaping, smoothing, and polishing, you'll be ready to make toys, models, signs, intarsia and marquetry. See how to handle a variety of materials from wood to glass to stone. Absolutely comprehensive, including the brands, models and accessories on the market, in the UK and USA, right now. Mini power tools are essential to model makers, craftspeople, woodworkers, and DIY enthusiasts. This handbook is the essential reference

About this title

About the Author

Zachary Taylor founded the Lignaphonics Laboratory for the study of the acoustic behaviour of instruments and established the Hertfordshire Guitar Academy. He became a visiting tutor of instrument making and guitar playing at West Dean College. He has served on committee of the Art Workers' Guild, contributed dozens of magazine articles on making instruments and prestigious woodwork, exhibited as demonstrator and chief judge of the National Woodworker Competition and gives lectures for the British Museum. He is also co-author of The Scroll Saw Bench Guide (0806991399). He lives in Kenton, Middlesex.

From the Back Cover

This is the first book you should own on mini power tools and the one you'll refer to through the years to get the most out of them. They provide super versatility by offering a wide range of cutters and add-on accessories, which means they can be turned to virtually any area of precision work. Every technique is covered, including drilling, routing, sawing and cutting, and grinding and polishing. Try magnificent decorative work, from inlaying a heart-shaped wood piece to engraving a design on glass. Bonus: comparison chart of brand name tools, including attachments available.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0806922923
• ISBN 13: 9780806922928
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144