Encyclopedia of Furniture Making

Author: Ernest Joyce
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780806971421
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 546

Book Description
An illustrated reference guide to furniture making, including material characteristics and properties, necessary equipment, techniques, and tips on component construction, veneering, marquetry and inlaying.

Making Furniture

Author: Mark Ripley
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861085603
Category : Furniture making
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A compilation of projects and plans from "Furniture and Cabinetmaking" magazine, offering practical guidance, approaches and tricks of the trade. It includes 30 varied projects that range from a simple dining table to an ambitious Robert Adams-style breakfront bookcase, and cover various tastes and abilities.

Making Furniture Masterpieces

Author: Franklin H. Gottshall
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486293386
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 222

Book Description
Step-by-step instructions, illustrations for constructing handsome, useful pieces, among them a Sheraton desk, Chippendale chair, Spanish desk, Queen Anne table, and a William and Mary dressing mirror.

David Charlesworth's Furniture-making Techniques

Author: David Charlesworth
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781861081254
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
"With its emphasis on the author's personal philosophy... this book aims to appeal to all levels of woodworkers. [The] author relates tales of his own mistakes...while providing encouragement...his furniture is quite beautiful and superbly made. I sense that his greatest satisfaction comes from launching an apprentice's career."--"Fine Woodworking."

Making Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Furniture

Author: John G. Shea
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486157628
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 246

Book Description
Richly illustrated guide to Pennsylvania Dutch culture and craftsmanship, including measured drawings for building 50 representative pieces: chairs, tables, desks, many more. 250 illustrations. Bibliography.

The Technique of Furniture Making

Author: Ernest Joyce
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780713488142
Category : Cabinetwork
Languages : en
Pages : 519

Book Description
First published in 1970 this is highly regarded by woodworkers and is suited to the amateur and professional alike. It has been revised to take account of changes in practice including the use of power tools, adhesives and computer-controlled machinery. The three sections deal with materials, tools and techniques; advanced construction techniques and metal fittings; running a workshop, draughtsmanship, furniture designs and restoration.

Making Authentic Shaker Furniture

Author: John G. Shea
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486138976
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 230

Book Description
Over 250 photographs and measured drawings for over 80 classic Shaker designs: cradle, dry sink, trestle table, lap desk, rocking chair, many more. 262 halftones. 140 black-and-white line illustrations.

Woods in British Furniture-making, 1400-1900

Author: Adam Bowett
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
ISBN: 9780955657672
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Bowett charts the species, sources, and history of the woods used in British furniture making from medieval times to the twentieth century. The main dictionary section of the book has 460 entries that cover 477 species of hardwoods and softwoods and detail the history of each wood, describe its uses, and provide cross references to other woods. Extensively illustrated with examples of historic furniture, this book also includes an introductory survey of the historic timber trade and several appendices, including over 160 illustrated wood samples from the Economic Botany collection at Kew Gardens. The layout and accompanying photographs make this a valuable and accessible read that will interest furniture and antique enthusiasts, collectors, restorers, curators, and botanists, among others.

Fine Woodworking on Making Period Furniture

Author: Fine Woodworking
Publisher: Taunton Classics
ISBN: 9781631867606
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published. To many craftsmen and collectors, the 18th century was the golden age of American furniture design. In this collection of 37 articles from Fine Woodworking magazine, expert woodworkers explore the designs and techniques involved in making the furniture of this era. They share precise plans for favorite old desks, secretaries, and blockfronts, with technical explanations of how to reproduce such fine details as ball-and-claw feet and tapered reeds. There are also practical design discussions for those who wish to capture the flavor of that time in original designs of their own. Since it began publication in 1975, Fine Woodworking has written about practically every aspect of the craft. The "Fine Woodworking on..." series organizes many of the articles from the magazine into individual volumes by subject. Each book in this series offers and in-depth look at a particular aspect of woodworking, from the perspective of skilled professional and dedicated amateur woodworkers.

Making Miniature Furniture

Author: John Davenport
Publisher: Batsford
ISBN: 9780713483109
Category : Furniture making
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The art of furniture-making in 1/12 scale combines elements of woodwork, marquetry and woodfinishing. The author begins with the tools and techniques involved and explains the basic joints. With more advanced skills, readers are invited to build a miniature collector's cabinet or davenport desk.