Book Title ~ Gluing & Clamping: A Woodworker's Handbook
Author ~ Patrick Spielman
Publisher ~ Sterling Publishing Co,. Inc,. New York.
© Date ~ 1986, probably a First Edition but not stated, no other date present.
Cover ~ Softcover.
Number of Pages ~ 256 pages with Glossary and Index.
Illustrated ~ Yes, with lots of diagrams, drawings, and photographs.
Book measures about ~ 9 7/8 inches X 7 3/4 inches.
Condition ~ Very Good. There is a very small spot on the outside edge of about twenty pages that very slightly bleeds onto the very edge of the margin on some of those pages. Otherwise the book is in Very Good condition! The pages ARE clean and bright!
About the Book ~
"Every gluing and clamping technique used in the process of bonding two pieces of wood together unfold in easy~to~follow instructions, backed by more than 500 superb illustrations, using the newest [1986] and most up~to~date [1986] approaches as well as the time~honored, traditional ones."
Some of the topics covered in the book include: Selecting Wood; Woodworking Glues; Safety; Clamps and Gluing Tools; Applying Joints and Assemblies; Applying Plastic Laminates, Veneers, Inlays, and Overlays; Gluing Curved Laminations; Repairs, Projects and Other Gluing Jobs; and More!