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The Handy Shop Reference: Useful Facts and Figures for Every Woodworker

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Find fast answers to woodworking questions! From fasteners to finishing, angles to adhesives, this portable guide is packed with helpful charts, lists and illustrations to move your woodworking projects along. Need to compute an odd joint angle, select appropriate hardware, or pick the right finish for a project? You can consult this book for solutions to those dilemmas and many more. It's the ideal size to stash in a toolbox or bench top, where you will refer to it again and again. FEATURES • Dozens of charts and lists providing key woodworking facts, figures and formulas at a glance • Clear, quick- reference illustrations of angles, joints, mouldings, fasteners and more • Demystifies woodworking math, including conversions and geometry • Portable, durable format perfect for hands-on use in the shop Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Krause Publications


Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 11, 2018


Edition ‏ : ‎ Second


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1440354804


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 09


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.18 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.59 x 0.63 x 7.72 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #103,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #43 in Carpentry #88 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #149 in Crafts & Hobbies Reference


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  • Great reference
Format: Paperback
Book is in great shape, and advertised content is correct.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2026 by CJP

  • A handy reference.
Format: Paperback
Excellent reference manual. Cover and pages thick and it appears very durable.
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2025 by John F. Joyce

  • Great shop reference book! Poorly handled shipping.
Format: Paperback
Great little shop reference book! Poorly handled shipping. So much detailed, organized, easily accessed, timesaving, timeless information on practically every aspect of woodworking is in this sturdy little book that should last decades. Unfortunately, the first one I ordered was crushed in shipping and the replacement one was also bent at the corners due to the soft packaging used to ship these books. They both arrived in "good used" condition; not "new condition" that I paid for. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022 by C Rathbun

  • Like having your great grandfather by your side.
Format: Paperback
I accidentally bought this book because it was in the cart and I was planning on looking at reviews first but I accidentally incuded in a separate purchase. I have to say this book should’ve been in my shop a year ago. I’m new to woodworking and this book answers questions I wasn’t even asking! This book should come free when you buy your first table saw. So much stuff I wish I woulda known before. I’m gonna wear this thing out and it will now acquire a pocket in my apron. Don’t hesitate just buy it. especially if you exist like me in the YouTube Ether of contradiction and confusion that goes along with woodworking. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2021 by patrick hoxie

  • An instant best shop book purchase addition to...
Format: Paperback
...my woodshop toolbox! Explains lots of tricksy stuff in clear form, and lots of good reference info, too.
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2024 by JBaker

  • Great shop book!
Format: Paperback
This is now my favorite shop accessory. All the information you need for building any kind of project. Beginners to journeyman will love this book.
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2021 by Mark P.

  • Worth having in any home shop
Format: Paperback
I highly recommend having this book in an workshop or home library. It has a ton of useful information and formulas in it. Yes you can find this stuff on line but you have to search for what you need. This book has everything in one place. I use it daily when building or making designs. Well Worth the money and reading you’ll do. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021 by John

  • THE woodworking standard for shop reference
Format: Paperback
The most helpful thing I've bought since I started DIY woodworking. Never far from my side. All kinds of tables, charts, definitions, size and weight conversions, completely tells you everything about every kind of wood. Safety stuff. Tons of geometry tables for woodworking. Formulas. Basics on sharpening, finishing, adhesives, fasteners. All woodworkers should have a copy, no matter how much experience you have. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2020 by SlimSavage

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