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• COUNTRY FURNITURE

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  This is a practical guide to fashioning traditional country furniture by hand, using the techniques of old-time craftsmen. Watson provides sample workshop designs, advice and reliable woodworking methods. He also includes some of the fascinating history of country furniture, how it was made and some information concerning the makers themselves. Watson is well known for his writing and illustrations. His woodworking and blacksmithing books are well known and are considered classics.

• Blanket Chests

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  No project has more universal appeal among woodworkers at every skill level than the blanket chest. It’s a simple form — essentially a large box with a lid — and yet it can be complex, elaborate, and intricately detailed. This collection of 30 original designs by artisans from around the globe illustrates the versatility of the chest, one of the oldest forms of furniture. The book opens with an overview of chest-building techniques; following are the chests, each of which features design and construction details, working drawings, and technical details of the more challenging pieces. Chests range from traditional to contemporary and offer inspiration to woodworkers and furniture makers of all skill levels. Approximately 200 photos and 50 drawings illustrate these designs.

• NEW BEST OF FWW: DESIGNING & BUILDING CHAIRS

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  “Learn to build comfortable, long-lasting chairs.” Chairs are ubiquitous, found in every home, office, and building. Almost all are commercially made since many woodworkers shy away from making chairs, or even stools. But the articles in this book, reprinted from Fine Woodworking magazine, should help dispel any questions or fears you may have about chair building. Not only can you build them, you can make them better than the average commercially made models.

• 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.

• DISPLAY CASES YOU CAN BUILD

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  Contains complete step-by-step photos, material lists and construction plans for 10 attractive cabinets. Pieces range from large, room dividing wall cabinets to wall mounted display cases. The author is a professional cabinetmaker residing in Ontario, Canada. He is the author of Building Cabinet Doors and Drawers.

• HOW TO MAKE BOOKSHELVES & BOOKCASES: 20 OUTSTANDING STORAGE PROJECTS FROM THE EX

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  Providing plans and instructions for building great-looking projects, this guide will help woodworkers craft sturdy and stylish bookshelves. The arts and crafts sliding bookrack, the floating shelf, the dovetail bookcase, and the craftsman-style bookcase and mantel are just a few of the 20 designs presented in sufficient detail to ensure that beginners will succeed in their construction. With workshop tips and a section devoted to solutions for common mistakes, this is an ideal resource for woodworkers looking for new projects.