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Encyclopedia of Furniture Making
An illustrated reference guide to furniture making, including material characteristics and properties, necessary equipment, techniques, and tips on component construction, veneering, marquetry and inlaying.
Furniture Making - Designs, Working Drawings, and Complete Details of 170 Pieces of Furniture, with Practical Information on Their Construction
This vintage book contains comprehensive instructions for designing and constructing a range of furniture from simple footstools to ornate folding tables. With complete, step-by-step instructions and useful diagrams, this volume is ideal for anyone with an interest in making their own furniture. Contents include: "Easily-made Gate-let and Draw-Leaf Tables", "Design for a Draw-leaf Table", "Preparing the Legs", "Side and End Rails", "Cents Rail", "Table Top and Leaves", "Guides and Slides", "Real and Imitation Stained Glass Work", "Engraving on Metal Surfaces", "Three Easily-made Footstools", "Fumigating a Room", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with its original artwork and text.
Furniture Making
Similar to a college course, this jargon-free guide presents everything the beginner needs to start building beautiful furniture. Step-by-step instructions teach novice crafters the fundamentals of choosing timber, using hand and power tools, creating precision joints, and shaping work with laminate and veneers. Ten practice projects put learned skills to the test—beginning with a simple oak stool and progressing to more challenging work, like a set of dining room chairs. Color photos leave nothing to the imagination and clear writing makes even the most complex techniques easy to understand.
Woods in British Furniture-making, 1400-1900
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.
The Technique of Furniture Making
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.
Furniture Making
Reproduction furniture is more popular than ever, but is very expensive to buy. With this book, anyone can make their own. The skills are mainly those of basic woodworking, and the book deals with all aspects from tools, workshop, and materials to the basic joints, design theory, and practice, as well as a section of projects to try. It is a must for all new or keen woodwork enthusiasts.
Simple Furniture Making - How to Make Tables, Chairs, Bookshelves, Sideboards, Chests, Kitchen Accessories
This text contains a comprehensive guide to furniture making, including information on making tables, chairs, bookshelves, sideboards, chests, and much more. Comprising detailed instructions and handy little tips, this text is perfect for the amateur and will be of great value to anyone with an interest in creating their own home furniture. The sections of this book include: Equipment – Woods to Use – Tools; Very Simple Bookshelves; Designing Furniture – A Bathroom Stool – Uneven Legs; Table Making – Kitchen Table – Ornamental Tables; An Adjustable Chair – Small Chairs; Cabinets and Chests, Staining and Polishing, Kitchen Accessories – An Ironing Board – A Clothes Horse; et cetera. We have elected to republish this antique text now due to its timeless instructional value, and we proudly present it here complete with a new introduction on making and restoring furniture.
MAKING GARDEN FURNITURE FROM WOOD
No garden is complete without sympathetic furniture. Using simplified woodworking techniques, this book covers fourteen pieces ranging from tables and chairs to bird houses and fencing: all are both useful and delightful additions to any garden. Includes projects ranging in difficulty for novice and experienced woodworkers to enjoy; advice on tools and materials; explanation of jointing techniques; clear step-by-step instructions for each project, with cutting lists; supported by over 160 colour photographs and line artwork
David Charlesworth's Furniture-making Techniques
In this indispensable new guide to the basic principles of furniture making David Charlesworth reinforces his status as a dedicated commentator and teacher of the craft. This book is an ideal workshop accessory, with easy to follow instruction on the use of hand tools and how to build confidence and creativity with new, or maybe just rusty, techniques. Designed to encourage the complete beginner and challenge the student or keen amateur, all woodworkers will glean inspiration from the sound knowledge and advice within these pages. The book is suitable for all levels and abilities and includes tips & techniques on how to get the best from hand tools.
