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As a woodworker, you've no doubt admired examples of classic furniture. You know, he stuff that makes you go, "Wow! I wish I could build that." Now you can. Glen Huey, senior editor at Popular Woodworking magazine, takes you through each and every stop of how to build 18th-Century furniture. And when you're done, the projects ill last for generations. Complete plans, cutting lists and step-by-step photos with captions are included with each project. Here are some of the furniture pieces you will learn how to build: Massachusetts Block-Front Chest Pennsylvania Chest-on-Chest Chippendale Entertainment Center New England Chest & Bookcase Townsend Newport High Chest Federal Inlaid Table Shaker Small Chest of Drawers Massachusetts High Chest (highboy)
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This collection of 19 well-designed furniture projects are specially selected from six Taunton woodworking books. The projects, designed by some of America's best woodworkers, will help build skills while resulting in furniture worthy of passing down generations. Highly detailed step-by-step instructions, complete working drawings, and cut lists are included.
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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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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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Graphic, step-by-step presentation of key furniture construction techniques and strategies. Highly visual with cross references and indexes and modern up to date coverage of tooling and techniques. Rae covers the diverse methods by which furniture can be constructed. There is something to be learned here even for the most experienced woodworker.
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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.