Kelsey John. Setting Up Your Workshop: Straight Talk for Today's Woodworker

Fox Chapel Publishing, 2010. — 152 р. — (Back To Basics).Whether it is used in the basement, garage, attic, or outside the home, this no-nonsense guide will help woodworkers of all levels create a shop that meets their needs and inspires great work. The plain-spoken advice on fundamental woodworking topics such as shop layout, workbenches, bench vises, shop accessories, and shop storage will appeal to all woodworkers. With sharp, informative line drawings throughout, step-by-step instructions on projects, and even a chapter on first aid, this handbook covers all the areas needed to get a budding woodworker started on the path to artisanship.The first thing a woodworker thinks about is how to layout his/her shop and the second thing would be the building of a great workbench. Both are very well covered in this 150 page book. The book is rife with new ideas on how to make your shop an efficient one. A great idea for a sanding station will keep the sawdust at bay and a mobile clamp rack will save space. Slick ideas on lumber storage and a neat trick for storing sheet goods are included. There are loads of drawings and plans to make jigs and work savers.