Books that Dave Kniffer uses

During the March 7th meeting Dave Kniffer had a handout with his 7 rules for Making Small Parts Safely.

The 6 basic principls were

  • Separate you fingers from Power tools
  • Wear all the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Use all the safety guards possilbe consistent with the task
  • Start Bug … finish small
  • Use handtools whenever you can
  • Take time to fixture small parts
  • See the first rule!

And he included a list of books he recommends:



Mastering Woodworking Machines

Woodworking with the Router

Understanding Wood

Understanding Wood Finishes

Practical Furniture Design

Sharpening with Waterstones

The Complete Dovetail

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