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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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Hand-picked from the pages of Woodworker's Journal, these 14 classic projects were selected for their functionality and clean designs. Each piece will work hard, look good, and last a lifetime. With a variety of styles to accommodate any home's décor, these easy to complete projects include a federal-style secretary's desk, an elegant entertainment center, a modular computer desk, Barrister bookcases, walnut library shelves and much more. Includes exploded drawings, step-by-step photos and tips to avoid costly mistakes and achieve success.
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In this compilation of projects and plans from Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine, veteran craftsman Mark Ripley puts 20 years worth of practical tips, refreshing ideas, and innovative approaches on the page. The 24 fully-diagrammed and illustrated designs here offer something to furniture-makers of all abilities, from a simple dining-room table to the more complex breakfront bookcase. And these projects dont require a lavishly-equipped shop: each design requires little more than a bench, a small bandsaw, two or three portable power tools, and a basic kit of hand tools. Before diving into building plans, Ripley helps readers understand the basics of properly choosing materials and harmonizing the elements of furniture design.
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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.
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$29.95 $17.97 |
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.
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$24.95 $14.97 |
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