Master the craft of furniture making with a clear, practical guide to design, joints, and finishing. This classic manual presents practical rules for harmony in form, choosing joints, and shaping decorative features. It also covers how to plan sizes, arrange parts, and manage space to create pieces that are both sturdy and visually balanced.
The book emphasizes tried‑and‑true construction methods, like the tenon‑and‑mortise joint and butt joints, plus how to lay out work, cut joints, and prepare stock for different projects. It includes guidance on panel work, stock handling, and finish practices that help woodworkers of all levels build durable, good‑looking furniture.
- Understand the three core design concerns: proportion, construction, and decoration, and how they influence every decision.
- Learn step‑by‑step methods for laying out tenons, mortises, and panels with careful attention to accuracy.
- Explore stock‑handling strategies to maximize material use and improve efficiency in a shop.
- Get practical notes on finishing, staining, and protective coatings to achieve durable results.
Ideal for students of manual training, hobbyists, and anyone building or restoring furniture with focus and care.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a practical guide for crafting sturdy and attractive furniture, with a focus on techniques accessible to both students and hobbyists. It provides detailed working drawings and instructions for a range of projects, from simple taborets to intricate library tables, emphasizing the classic tenon-and-mortise joint as a foundation of woodworking. The author, drawing on years of experience in manual training, not only lays out the mechanics of construction but also explores the broader realm of design, including considerations of proportion, harmony, and decorative elements. This book is a window into a bygone era of handcrafted furniture, when woodworking was a valued skill taught in classrooms and enjoyed at home. Through its blend of technical instruction and aesthetic guidance, it offers a timeless approach to creating functional and beautiful pieces that will endure for generations to come. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333356927_0
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Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781333356927
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Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781333356927
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles