Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing and Installing Hardware

by Robert Settich

Book Overview

Choosing hardware can be fun and creative, but selecting the right hardware for a job can be difficult--even for the most experienced woodworker. Installing it is something else again. This book... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561585610
• ISBN13: 9781561585618
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Taunton Press
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.0" x 10.6"

Customer Reviews

hardware

you build things out of wood. this book is a must about hardware for youer projects

Making Things Work

For the most part hardware is an unromantic subject. Frequently your options are plain and hidden away, and, unless you make your own, the fun stops as soon as you make your choices. Yet a mistake in the use or installation of hardware is often the mistake that is spotted first, easily becoming the ruin if hours of painstaking work. Hinges happen to be my low water. I've measured, chiseled, shed blood, and excruciated more times than I want to talk about, only to find that it wasn't quite right and I had to make some devious adjustment. Settich's book may not be poetic, but it is eminently practical, and I discovered several tricks that eased the way as I read it. There are twelve sections that cover everything from the simplest nail or screw to the more arcane worlds of locks, slides, and hinges. Lots of illustration and accompanying text reduce things into easily digestible advice that will improve your work and open new possibilities. My copy is already showing wear from numerous consultations. This really should be one of your earlier purchases in this series.

Must have

This book has far exceeded my expectations. The photos and instructions are clear, concise, and of professional quality. R. Settich presents the material in a knowledgeable and fun way. A must have resource for any workshop!

Outstanding Photos!

This book has been an excellent resource in my workshop. The photos are many and of excellent quality. The instructions are surprisingly clear... a great guide for anyone!