| Discover the entire range of hardware used in woodworking and common household applications.
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 covers the entire range of hardware, including common household pieces such as locks, pulls, and handles; all presented in a straightforward style with step-by-step photos and instructions. Tips ease the installation process, and quick access guides help you find the exact information you need.
Choosing and Installing Hardware includes sections on:
- Nails, screws, and hinges
- Catches, latches and locks
- Assembly, knockdown and mounting hardware
- Knobs, handles, and pulls
- Hardware for tables, chairs, drawers, shelves, and beds
Table of Contents
Introduction— Section 1. Nails and Screws; Section 2. Hinges; Section 3. Lid Supports and Stays; Section 4. Catches, Latches, and Locks; Section 5. Table, Chair, and Leg Hardware; Section 6. Assembly, Knockdown, and Mounting Hardware; Section 7. Drawer Slides; Section 8. Knobs, Handles, and Pulls; Section 9. Glass and Panel Hardware; Section 10. Hardware for Shelves; Section 11. Bed Hardware; Section 12. Technology Hardware; Manufacturers and Suppliers.
About the Author
Bob Settich is a freelance writer and woodworker who has written for Workbench, Wood, Woodshop News, and Better Homes and Gardens. He lives in Gladstone, Missouri. |
