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• David Charlesworth's (Vol. 1) Furniture-Making Techniques

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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.

• FURNITURE: GREAT DESIGNS FROM FINE WOODWORKING

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  A comprehensive survey of the best designs that have appeared in the pages of Fine Woodworking magazine. The furniture is presented with full exploded drawings, which you can use to build or amend to your own tastes. For designers and decorators this book will be a welcome resource when working with clients. For others, it will be like walking through a gallery.

• THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED G/T PERIOD FURNITURE DETAILS

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  This new book expands on the techniques covered in "Shaping Wood" Item 9-289. It covers joinery relating to 18th century furniture styles, as well as the techniques required to complete ornate period pieces. Aimed specially at the period furniture builder.

• BEDS

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  9 outstanding projects. Each chapter contains cutting lists, exploded drawings and a studio shot of the finished product. The projects were all designed by the author, a professional woodworker. Included are a Craftsman style bed, a Shaker style bed, sleigh bed, bunk bed, a platform bed, and more. Projects range from simple joinery to more complex. Step by step instructions are provided. REGULAR $24.95 OUR PRICE $19.95. You save 20%.