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No project has more universal appeal among woodworkers at every skill level than the blanket chest. Its a simple form essentially a large box with a lid and yet it can be complex, elaborate, and intricately detailed. This collection of 30 original designs by artisans from around the globe illustrates the versatility of the chest, one of the oldest forms of furniture. The book opens with an overview of chest-building techniques; following are the chests, each of which features design and construction details, working drawings, and technical details of the more challenging pieces. Chests range from traditional to contemporary and offer inspiration to woodworkers and furniture makers of all skill levels. Approximately 200 photos and 50 drawings illustrate these designs.
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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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This book is like taking a design school woodworking class - one that's jargon-free, interesting, and teaches all the skills needed to build fine, beautiful furniture at a fraction of the price. Step-by-step instructions will teach aspiring woodworkers all of the fundamentals, like choosing lumber, using hand and power tools, and creating precision joints that last a lifetime. Ten projects put acquired skills to the test, beginning with a simple oak stool and progressing to a more challenging oak wardrobe. Color photos leave nothing to the imagination and clear writing makes even the most complex techniques easy to understand.
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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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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.
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The Dunlaps of New Hampshire began making fine furniture in the mid-1700s. Their distinctive tables, chests, chairs, and clockcases have their origins in the traditions that the Scots-Irish brought to the New World. Most Dunlap works are now in museums where they are studied by scholars, but thanks to the book's detailed scaled drawings and Donald Dunlap's construction notes, woodworkers can undertake the challenging proportions and ornament practiced by the Dunlaps. The 14 projects range from a simple knife box to an intricate tall clock and include a one-drawer stand, tea table, and desk. This is a wonderful book of plans, ideas, and inspiration.