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A collection of classic, informative articles from Fine Woodworking magazine. This series is designed for easy reference and organized for quick access. All six volumes are highly practical and easy to use; together they form a cornerstone woodworking library.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I just got into furniture design and bought a few books at the same time. This is by far the best. It is concise and to-the-point, with well illustrated designs and strategies that make it a joy to read!
The author uses cleverly simple instructions with easy to read diagrams. For example, the section on Frame Building discusses three different ways to build a frame, the pros and cons of each method, and a diagram showing the various stages of construction of each frame.
He also talks the reader through the basic principles of design, which instilled enough confidence in me to design my own bookcase and dresser!
Anyone who is interested in learning the basic principles of furniture construction and design (particularly tables, cabinets, bookcases and chairs) should definitely start with this book above all others!
The author uses cleverly simple instructions with easy to read diagrams. For example, the section on Frame Building discusses three different ways to build a frame, the pros and cons of each method, and a diagram showing the various stages of construction of each frame.
He also talks the reader through the basic principles of design, which instilled enough confidence in me to design my own bookcase and dresser!
Anyone who is interested in learning the basic principles of furniture construction and design (particularly tables, cabinets, bookcases and chairs) should definitely start with this book above all others!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a really excellent book, and the first I've ever seen where the joints made have been subjected to really high stress tests. This gives a really good guide as to what kinds of joints can be used in different builds, so their suitability is well researched.
A good, clean, well presented book, well written, clear and concise.
I use mine to assist people with learning needs to learn woodwork, and they all look through this book readily. They are not able to understand the written word, however are very inspired by pictures they look at and its surprising what information they assimilate!
Steve
A good, clean, well presented book, well written, clear and concise.
I use mine to assist people with learning needs to learn woodwork, and they all look through this book readily. They are not able to understand the written word, however are very inspired by pictures they look at and its surprising what information they assimilate!
Steve
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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the authors in this book have tested out various construction methods for different types of furniture to demonstrate (semi-scientifically) which is the strongest joint. they do make it clear however that it is not necessarily the best one to use for all projects. the only downside to this book is that the measurements are shown in inches and feet rather than the metric system, but nevertheless the information you need is in this book.
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Practical Design: Solutions and Strategies (Essentials of Woodworking)
As a hobby woodworking is a great hobby but design I find is the hardest thing to achieve. I just hope this book will do something to that end. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mike Waite
Well worth the money
This book is fairly unique in that it covers a lot of subject matter that I have not seen in any of my other woodworking books. Read more
Published 11 months ago by RossF
Design approach
This book focuses on a design approach which provides good advice on furniture making. It gives advantages and disadvantages of using different methods and there are a number of... Read more
Published 21 months ago by A Regular
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