On 2010-04-27 16:44:02 -0400, " Rumple Stiltskin" said:

IMHO, one should be able to construct something one would not be
ashamed to display in the parlour - using Hand Tools prior to going
hell for leather. Here is an excellent resource which will show you
both hand and power methods:

Woodworking Basics: Mastering the Essentials of Craftsmanship by Peter
Korn - 12 bucks at Amazon - no relation, etc.

See the TOC for chap 8 & 9.

Bill -- you're in Indy, right? Half-Price Books is a good place to look
for woodworking books... as is your public liberry (no matter where you
are).