The Mini Power Tool Handbook

With chapters on cutting, drilling, routing, carving, engraving, model making, shaping, smoothing, and polishing, you’ll be ready to make toys, models, signs, intarsia and marquetry. See how to handle a variety of materials from wood to glass to stone. Absolutely com-prehensive, including the brands, models and accessories on the market right now.Even if you own just one mini-tool, you’ll need this user’s guide, with chapters on cutting, drilling, routing, carving, engraving, model making, shaping, smoothing, and polishing. Absolutely comprehensive. “I particularly enjoyed Taylor and Bullock's...straight forward presentation on engraving...[It shows] many new and exciting ways to get the most out of what tools that I have on hand.”—Chuck Hamsa, MetalsmithingHow-To.com.Even if you own just one mini-tool, you'll need this user's guide. With chapters on cutting, drilling, routing, carving, engraving, model making, shaping, smoothing, and polishing, you'll be ready to make toys, models, signs, and inlay work. See how to handle a variety of materials from wood to glass to stone. Absolutely comprehensive, including the brands, models and accessories on the market right now.This is the first book you should own on mini power tools and the one you'll refer to through the years to get the most out of them. They provide super versatility by offering a wide range of cutters and add-on accessories, which means they can be turned to virtually any area of precision work. Every technique is covered, including drilling, routing, sawing and cutting, and grinding and polishing. Try magnificent decorative work, from inlaying a heart-shaped wood piece to engraving a design on glass. Bonus: comparison chart of brand name tools, including attachments available.BR