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Subtitle: "Great Looking Furniture Anyone Can Build". Blending the practicality of IKEA with the creativity of Martha Stewart, this collection of innovative projects is presented with simplicity of construction in mind. The suggested pieces are practical, have broad appeal, and carry a high brag factor upon completion. Requiring minimal assembly time and tools, this concise, engaging, and even humorous guide offers countless tips as well as clear and instructive photography. The majority of the projects also incorporate clever construction, such as the use of bifold doors, stock cabinets, and off-the-shelf lumber, guaranteeing that the required materials are both inexpensive and easily accessible. Featuring ideas for furnishing both the interior and the exterior of the home, this handbook is ideal for weekend woodworkers. Spike Carlsen has been involved in the world of wood and woodworking for more than 30 years. He is the former executive editor of The Family Handyman magazine and a regular contributor to American Woodworker, FreshHome, and Mens Health magazines. He is the author of A Splintered History of Wood: Belt Sander Races, Blind Woodworkers and Baseball Bats, selected as an NPR Best Book of the Year. He lives in Stillwater, Minnesota.
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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.
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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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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.
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If you've been looking for practical advice on how to design furniture, you know there's not much information out there. That's why we decided to create Practical Furniture Design, a comprehensive collection of articles dedicated to furniture design -- all gleaned from the pages of Fine Woodworking magazine. By offering thoughtful insights on the creative process, this unique volume gives you all the advice you need to design and build your own projects -- from some of the world's most accomplished woodworkers.
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Affordable, attractive, and timeless furniture for the home is made possible with this project guide that includes 32 easy-to-build classic country pieces, from small candle boxes and footstools, to a large Amish wardrobe and corner cupboard. With basic woodworking skills, a modest workshop, and a trip to the local lumberyard, builders are ready to use the detailed plans, exploded diagrams, and complete cut and dimension lists to reproduce beautiful designs that have endured for hundreds of years and are still wildly popular.