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Exploring the history behind country furnishings, this authoritative handbook offers 50 of the most popular projects from the workshops of David T. Smitha unique collection of craft shops that create reproductions of antique artifacts. Offering a short narrative explaining how each piece of furniture evolved and was used in the past, each project includes detailed drawings, a materials list, and comprehensive instructions for assembly. Informative and well-researched, this remarkable reference shares guidelines for constructing historic fixtures such as a trestle table, a pencil-post bed, a ladder-back chair, or a whale shelf. Helpful photographs are included to demonstrate specialized techniques and skills, such as routing dovetails and raising panels.
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Chapters on hardware, finishing and useful fundamentals. Projects are nested tables, Queen Anne Tea Table, Queen Anne Pembroke Table, Sheraton Table, Queen Anne Lowboy, Sheraton Bench. Projects include step by step procedures, measured drawings, full explanations, 411 illustrations and 100 photos. More projects including a Chippendale partners desk, Hepplewhite four-poster bed, and much more.
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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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Winner of the 1998 Golden Hammer Award for best how-to book. Miller, a professional furnituremaker, includes instructions and plans for seven chairs. The straightforward plans and instructions make it possible for any woodworker to complete these projects. The 2nd edition has been revised to correct a number of omissions and errors found in the first edition. There are also new chairs included in the color gallery.
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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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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