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• STUDIO FURNITURE OF THE RENWICK GALLERY - SC EDITION

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  This stunning book will be on the wish-list of any woodworker and is must-have for any wood-artist's library. As the first book to catalog the preeminent collection of American studio furniture owned by the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery, Studio Furniture is a beautifully photographed chronicle of one of the most important movements in modern craft - the Studio Furniture movement. Featuring a Who's Who of American furniture making, it features 84 stunning pieces and provides fascinating insight into each maker's professional training, artistic techniques and inspirations. Among those included are Sam Maloof, Tage Frid, Wharton Esherick, Wendall Castle and other artists whose work is unsurpassed for its functionality, creativity and fine craftsmanship.

• PRACTICAL FURNITURE DESIGN - Schurch

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  The book includes essential drafting tools for doing practical design. The book is about learning the process of designing a piece of furniture that can be original, establishing a clear approach so mistakes are minimized, fulfills the needs and desires of the client, and fits the budget. For those who are just starting out or have experience in designing furniture, it will give valuable and fresh insight on the process of practical furniture design. The 58-page design manual includes original scale drawings, lofting curves, metric conversion tables, client contracts, standard furniture dimensions and bibliography of design resources. Accompanying the book are: a 6" combined inch/metric ruler, an erasing shield and a 0.7mm mechanical pencil with refills.

• TABLES YOU CAN MAKE, Best of Woodworker's Journal #

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  Selected from the pages of Woodworker's Journal, these projects for classic tables are appropriate for beginner to intermediate woodworkers. Designs include a Shaker sewing stand, a butcher block kitchen island, a graceful cherry tea table, a trestle dining table, and a coffee table designed to display a collection of objects. The projects come with detailed instructions and color photos, exploded drawings, lists of required materials, and complete finishing options.

• AMERICAN COUNTRY FURNITURE: Projects from the Workshops of David T. Smith

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  Exploring the history behind country furnishings, this authoritative handbook offers 50 of the most popular projects from the workshops of David T. Smith—a unique collection of craft shops that create reproductions of antique artifacts. Offering a short narrative explaining how each piece of furniture evolved and was used in the past, each project includes detailed drawings, a materials list, and comprehensive instructions for assembly. Informative and well-researched, this remarkable reference shares guidelines for constructing historic fixtures such as a trestle table, a pencil-post bed, a ladder-back chair, or a whale shelf. Helpful photographs are included to demonstrate specialized techniques and skills, such as routing dovetails and raising panels.

• HEIRLOOM FURNITURE PROJECTS (Best of WWJ)

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  What's the most cherished piece of furniture in the home? It's usually the one that's been passed down generations and loved for its durability, craftsmanship and beauty. Now any woodworker can build a handsome heirloom that will be appreciated for years to come with these 21 projects hand-picked from the archives of Woodworker's Journal. From a Colonial cupboard and Shaker mirror to a memorial flag case and cherry gun cabinet, each project includes exploded drawings, step-by-step photos, tips & techniques to create an instant family treasure.

• IN THE 18TH CENTURY STYLE : Building Furniture Inspired by the Classical Traditi

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  The era of Sheraton, Chippendale, and the great American cabinetmakers was a vibrant age of design and innovation. This book looks at Chippendale, Queen Anne, Federal and other periods, and styles. Included are projects such as a Pembroke table, highboy, Chippendale stool, Sheraton bed along with a discussion on various techniques and design problems. There is a gallery of inspiration included with explanatory text. Regular $24.95 Special $19.95