Building Fine Furniture
There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of crafting a gorgeous piece of furniture, one that stands the test of time with elegance and style. And it doesn't take years of woodworking experience to create such fine pieces either -- just the right instruction from a good teacher. You'll find both in Building Fine Furniture. Inside, master craftsman Glen Huey shows you how to make dressers, tables, cabinets and more -- start-to-finish! Easy-to-follow instructions and full-color photos ensure...
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There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of crafting a gorgeous piece of furniture, one that stands the test of time with elegance and style. And it doesn't take years of woodworking experience to create such fine pieces either -- just the right instruction from a good teacher. You'll find both in Building Fine Furniture. Inside, master craftsman Glen Huey shows you how to make dressers, tables, cabinets and more -- start-to-finish! Easy-to-follow instructions and full-color photos ensure gorgeous results, no matter what your level of experience. You'll also find guidelines for choosing woods and veneers, plus tips on joinery and more. Library Journal Huey, a professional woodworker and contributing editor to Popular Woodworking magazine, offers readers ten projects that will challenge even the most experienced craftspeople. The pieces represent diverse styles from the 18th century through the present, including reproductions of and designs inspired by Colonial, federal, and Shaker styles, as well as work by James Krenov. The projects are sized to fit into the modern home and include cupboards, chests, tables, and a bed with posts like barbershop poles. Huey doesn't do much handholding; the instructions are clear, but readers must know what they are doing and have a well-equipped workshop. Each plan includes numerous photos and a detailed bill of materials that includes both imperial and metric dimensions. This title is perfect for highly skilled woodworkers and is recommended for large public libraries. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
Introduction7Project 118th-Century Hanging Cupboard8Project 2Shaker Small Chest of Drawers16Project 3Jewelry Chest24Project 4Slant-Lid Desk on Frame32Project 5Diminutive Dish Cupboard44Project 6Federal Inlaid Table56Project 7Marble-Top art Deco Table66Project 8CD Cabinet76Project 9Slat-Back Side Chair86Project 10Barber's-Pole Bed96Project 11Deskey Sideboard106Project 12Krenov-Inspired Wine Cabinet118Index128Sources128
\ Library JournalHuey, a professional woodworker and contributing editor to Popular Woodworking magazine, offers readers ten projects that will challenge even the most experienced craftspeople. The pieces represent diverse styles from the 18th century through the present, including reproductions of and designs inspired by Colonial, federal, and Shaker styles, as well as work by James Krenov. The projects are sized to fit into the modern home and include cupboards, chests, tables, and a bed with posts like barbershop poles. Huey doesn't do much handholding; the instructions are clear, but readers must know what they are doing and have a well-equipped workshop. Each plan includes numerous photos and a detailed bill of materials that includes both imperial and metric dimensions. This title is perfect for highly skilled woodworkers and is recommended for large public libraries. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.\ \
