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This text is a companion volume to David Charlesworth's "Furniture-making Techniques" which looks at a range of projects and expert techniques involved in the fine craft of furniture making. The text includes step-by-step processes on how to make a piece of furniture, illustrated with 180 full colour photographs of the finished products. The approach this book takes to the art of furniture making is a combination of analytical, practical and innovative views, where the beginner, more experienced woodworker, and expert craftsperson are all challenged alike. The result of which is for the reader to employ the same meticulous approach to their designs to produce exhibition-quality results.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Insight into professional level cabinette making,
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This review is from: David Charlesworth's Furniture-making Techniques: v. 2 (Paperback)
Whilst not a comprehensive guide to furniture making, by any means, this book gives an in-depth account of several key areas. The book highlights the depth of skill required to produce fine woodworking. Much of the book is about fine tuning tools to get the most out of them. The book clearly explains techniques and the reasons for them. It is written in an easy to read and understand style. Thoroughly good read.
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4.2 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews) 15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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Glad I bought it,
By Joel Selman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: David Charlesworth's Furniture-making Techniques: v. 2 (Paperback)
I almost did not buy this book because of a bad reader's review. I liked the first book and decided to buy it anyhow. I am really glad I did. The chapters on making drawers is wonderful, and David follows it up with a chapter on aligning the drawers as well. Another great chapter brings you through the tapering process on curved laminated table legs.More advanced sharpening techniques for scraper planes were a welcome addition. I have finally got mine to work properly thanks to David's advice. There are many other good features in this book, and I am looking forward to volumn III and will buy it regardless of the reviews. Thanks David. 11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Inspiring,
By "mpercy10" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: David Charlesworth's Furniture-making Techniques: v. 2 (Paperback)
Absolutely excellent, as is his first book. The author has a penchant for planning and careful execution that is inspiring. But, he is also very human in admitting the areas that give him trouble and suggests alternate methods for those of us who are also human and might not have the hand skills of James Krenov. He is also very honest in appraising tools by brand name and type. I have (budget allowing) followed his recommendations and been delighted with the tools he recommended. I read both of his books over and over again.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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This really should be titled "Focus on Hand Tool Woodworking",
By Daiku the critic "daiku" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: David Charlesworth's Furniture-making Techniques: v. 2 (Paperback)
Which is not necessarily a bad thing. If you want to learn about Power Tools, routers, sanders - then forget this book. But if what you want to discover is how to do extremely high quality work, than this is for you. Forget the comment above about sharpening. It is one of the most important skills to master if you want to work with hand tools, and there is an appropriate focus on it in this book. But also other skills, like planing techniques, fitting drawers, shooting an edge. Many skills the average woodworker seem to be lacking, but are important for great work.
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