Complete Book of Power Tools Both Stationary and Portable

De Cristoforo's Complete Book of Power Tools Both Stationary and Portable by R J De Cristoforo. Published by Popular Science Publishing Co, NY, 1972. 1st Edition. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 4to. Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. ISBN 0600109992. LCCN 72-90935. The author has gathered all his woodworking techniques and presented them for the approval and inspiration of his fellow woodworkers. The author describes each tool, its uses, characteristics, adjustments, operation, and tells how to select the best type for the craftsman's needs. In the gradual development from basic to advanced techniques for each tool, the reader will not only learn, for example, the correct methods of crosscutting, ripping, mitering and compound cutting on the table saw, but original methods for cutting tapers, round and square tenons, circles, spirals, and all kinds of joints. With the author's guidance, the drill press becomes a router, shaper, sander, goover - and many other tools. There are equally original ideas for every power tool in the book. 434 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 13696.