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Winner of the 1998 Golden Hammer Award for best how-to book. Miller, a professional furnituremaker, includes instructions and plans for seven chairs. The straightforward plans and instructions make it possible for any woodworker to complete these projects. The 2nd edition has been revised to correct a number of omissions and errors found in the first edition. There are also new chairs included in the color gallery.
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David Charlesworth, a master teacher and carpenter, has for over 20 years seen firsthand where students run into problems. Here he shows how careful preparation, in combination with well chosen and cared for tools, can get even newcomers professional results. Learn to cut joints that fit perfectly every time, as well as plain, secret, and twisted dovetails. The use of Japanese and European chisels is discussed as well as fine tuning your bench plane for astounding improvements in performance. Quite an interesting book.
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This fully updated 2nd edition is a must-have book for anyone shopping for residential furniture. Packed with facts, insider tips, and shopping strategies, author Len Lewin explains exactly what to look for to recognize the quality of a piece of furniture, what manufacturers are considered top flight and which are middle class, and how to know if youre getting your furniture at a fair price. Youll learn about: - distinguishing a real sales price from an everyday price - knowing which manufacturers are truly top-drawer - deciphering the Sunday newspaper furniture ads - finding the cant miss furniture stores near you - making the right choices when selecting wood, upholstery, or leather furniture - how to work with a designer or decorator After reading this book, youll know exactly what you need to know in order to buy good, stylish furniture at a fair price, and youll never again be unprepared when you enter your local furniture store. Become a smart furniture shopped, and protect yourself from being taken advantage of!
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Ingenious projects from the editors of Wood Magazine. Guidelines on wood, sheet goods, hardware, shelves, finishing and more. Includes complete plans, cutting lists, and assembly instructions for chests, entertainment center, bookcases, and other storage units.
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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.
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More than 70 examples of contemporary chair design worldwide. Chairs by top world designers and by up-and-coming designers are spotlighted. Chairs that knock down, stack in imaginative ways, chairs impossible to imagine before computer-aided design, and even chairs that push the traditional concept of utility are all presented. Includes concept drawings, manufacturing details, and insights into the creative process in the designers' own words.