Encyclopedia of Furniture Making
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Book Overview
It' s been the number-one book on the subject for most of the 20th century, with the latest information on furniture tools, techniques, and processes-- all plentifully illustrated. Covers hundreds of... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0806971274
ISBN13:9780806971278
Release Date:January 1987
Publisher:Sterling Pub Co
Weight:4.58 lbs.
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Dated - but not out of date
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Huh? The sections on power tools are behind the times; and there are new materials available. So, it's dated. The methods of work and examples are as valid today as they were twenty years ago. Anyone who didn't pick up some tricks from this book didn't give it a chance. This book has some of the best drawings I've seen. They have views that really show how things work together. For the price, this deserves a place in your shop library. If you refer to it first, you'll be surprised how often you don't bother to check another source.
very good and detailed reference book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is an excellent book that covers all aspects of furniture making from the material selection, tools and thier use, to finishing and also some very detailed (at last) geometrical shape design and layout techniques - without the maths. Overall a must have for anyone serious about thei furnituremaking/cabinetmaking. However it is the exact same book as the The Technique of Furniture Making - I have both and it is only the dimensions that slightly differ - BE AWARE
Very good book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Very usefull book and easy to understand
Great furniture reference book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
The best attributes about this book are the diagrams/pictures of furniture making techniques. With +/- 514 pages of reference information, you certinally get your $ worth. Each page is packed with diagrams,how to information, and explanations. The entire book is packed with just about every aspect of furniture making. However, while covering such a broad spectrum, it is unavoidable that this book will gloss over subject matter. This is a great furniture reference book.
cornerstone of my woodworking library
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Whether you're a furniture maker or someone who wants to understand the quality of old world furniture making, you will gain an appreciation for the finer aspects of craftsmanship and construction and you will never look at another piece of furniture the same way again. No other book has left such a lasting impression on me.
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