A great finish makes even a simple project look terrific. A failed finish can ruin the most well-built, sophisticated piece of furniture. Finishing is daunting & mystifying to many woodworkers who fear they will spoil their projects at this late stage in the process. This collection of articles from Fine Woodworking brings together the best information on all kinds of finishing techniques, from traditional, like French polish, to more modern spray finishing applications. The first part of the book covers surface preparation, including sanding & scraping. This critical step is essential to a successful finish. Subsequent sections address specific finishing challenges: choosing the best method to apply a finish, getting wood exactly the right colour with dyes & stains & staining specific woods. There is also a group of favourite finishing recipes from editors & contributors. These tried-&-true methods are nearly foolproof. Concluding the book are two chapters on troubleshooting finishing problems. ...

For over 20 years, Fine Homebuilding readers have consistently picked the Tips & Techniques column as their favorite part of the magazine. It’s easy to understand why. This is the place where veteran carpenters, plumbers, electricians, & other tradesmen share their shortcuts, trade secrets, jigs, & ingenious solutions. With over 350 entries, this collection of job-site gems will help you get the job done better & faster, & it may even save you some money in the process. ...

The book that builders, architects & students have relied on for almost 20 years has been completely updated to cover new materials, construction methods & the latest building code revisions. The standard reference in its field, Rob Thallon’s Graphic Guide to Frame Construction is the ultimate visual guide to building with wood. Filled with hundreds of detailed drawings, helpful annotations & field-tested advice, the guide covers foundations, floors, walls, roofs & stairs. This third revised edition also offers additional information on advanced framing, engineered & composite materials & construction in high-wind areas & more. ...

Find inspiration for your next project in the pages of Furniture, a comprehensive survey of the best designs that have appeared in the pages of Fine Woodworking. The editors of Fine Woodworking looked at numerous pieces that have appeared in the magazine, then culled & compiled their favorites. The furniture found here is presented with full exploded drawings, which you can use to build or amend to your own tastes. For designers & decorators, this book will be a welcome resource when working with clients. For others, it will be like walking through a gallery. No matter which direction your tastes lean, whether you’re a designer, maker, decorator or simply someone who appreciates handcrafted work, you’ll find the same inspiration in this book that the authors have found in putting it together. ...

For over 30 years, woodworkers have turned to Fine Woodworking magazine for advice about setting up a small woodworking shop & this book collects the best workshop articles from the last 15 years. The examples chosen represent the most common type of home or small professional shop in garages, basements, small outbuildings as well as some unusual locations. Many of the articles include floor plans & drawings. Also included is advice on organising the shop, lumber & tool storage, integrated workstations & installing essential shop systems. ...

The Laddaway Enviro Fold uses the highest quality timber from sustainable sources to bring you an ecologically friendly loft ladder that can help reduce both your carbon emissions & fuel bills. To aid installation the unit will fit snugly between standard UK 600mm joists. The Enviro Fold boasts many features including an insulated trap door with draft seals, double handrails for added safety & feet to protect & secure the ladder. Rungs/ Treads 12 Material Pine & Spruce. Usage Type Medium Duty. Warranty 1-Year Floor to Floor Height (m) 2.82 ...

The 2 Tread Little Giant Safety Step Ladder is an excellent step ladder for use in office or retail environments. With wide comfortable treads it is easy to stand on & fill shelves or tend filing cabinets. Moreover, once the task is finished the Little Giant Safety Step Ladder folds away to fit in the narrowest of spaces. Moving around the office is made easier with the new Tip 'n Glide wheels. The rugged construction will give years of service. Closed Height (m) 0.8. Open Height (m) 0.8 Rungs/ Treads 2 Material Aluminium. Usage Type Heavy Duty. Warranty 5-Year. Standard EN14183. Platform Height (m) 0.45. Open Depth (m) 0.58. Weight (kg) 7 ...

Here are the 200 best tips, ideas, jigs & solutions for the tablesaw. Topics include set up & maintenance, safety, switches, mobile bases, dollies & movers, outfeed tables, roller supports, push sticks, featherboards, hold ins, rip fence & mitre gauge improvements, cross-cutting & mitring fixtures, jigs & techniques for joinery, fluting, coving & tapering jibs, raising panels & shaping & cutting plywood. ...

The Pinnacle 2.5m Triple Extension Ladder is suitable for heavy industrial applications & are easier to store & transport than their double-section counterpart. The thick wall, box section stiles incorporate rung locks to ensure they do not separate whilst the comfortable D shaped rungs help reduce fatigue & increase working speed. Closed Height (m) 2.5 Rungs/ Treads 9. Sections 3. Material Aluminium. Usage Type Heavy Duty. Warranty 5-Year. Standard BS 2037 Class 1. Weight (kg) 24 ...

These Pinnacle Extension Ladders are suitable for heavy industrial applications & built to BS 2037 Class 1. The tough box section stiles are fitted with large twist proof rungs. The high traction & comfortable D shaped rungs help reduce fatigue & increase working speed. ...