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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | 22 original woodworking projects informed by new England country furniture from the 18th and 19th century. Project plans include: Two Salt Boxes, Seaman's Chest, Hanging Cupboard, Chest of Drawers, Two Corner Cupboards, and more!
Each project is photographed in period homes, accompanied by historical notes and by fully illustrated step-by-step construction instructions. the book also includes articles on period hardware and finishes, on wood selection, and many other related topics. Full-color throughout: 300 color illustrations. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Denis Hambucken | | Paperback: | 192 pages | | Publisher: | Countryman | | Publication Date: | November 05, 2007 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0881507326 | | Product Length: | 10.84 inches | | Product Width: | 8.5 inches | | Product Height: | 0.77 inches | | Product Weight: | 2.29 pounds | | Package Length: | 11.0 inches | | Package Width: | 8.6 inches | | Package Height: | 0.6 inches | | Package Weight: | 2.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 6 reviews |
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17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 This book belongs in every craftsman's collection! Jan 11, 2008
By Hawk
This book reflects the best qualities of the furniture it beautifully documents. It is elegant in its simplicity and thoroughly meets the needs of functionality. The photography is well done and shows clearly the nuances of the various pieces in authentic environments. The accompanying descriptions are brief and to the point. These points alone would make this a valuable book to own but the best part comes with the detailing of the components that make up this furniture. This covers everything from metal hardware and how it is made and used, through tools, paints and finishes, wood types and components and more.
The part of this book that most impresses me is the illustrative method for the various projects. Speaking as a retired technical illustrator I can only say "Well done!". The projects are clear and show the proper sequencing of steps without restraining the design. This means that a project can be fitted to the materials available and the needs of the user, much as the original furniture was made. Along with this are well executed illustrations for jigs and setups for modern power tools. The details for mortise, tenons, and traditional effects using modern tools are outstanding. I would treasure this book for this aspect alone.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Work on the Topic Feb 07, 2009
By R. J. Bogansky
"Beeguy"
I received this as a gift from my wife. She was kind enough to put tabs on the projects she wanted. This is not only a great woodworking book, it also gives you a feel for the era this furniture was constructed. We love country furniture and this book has become one of my favorites.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Super cool step by step illustrations Jun 04, 2008
By Michele Giorgianni
I bought this as a gift for someone, but they already had it. that goes to show it's a wanted item. I gave it to another friend instead of returning it and they love it. The illustrations are awesome. it's great for beginners and advanced. i love how it shows you the final product and also the step-by-step, color, illustrated directions. it gives info on hardware, stains, wood types, etc... i highly recommend this book. you just need some tools.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Old Is New Sep 24, 2010
By Norsehorse
"Norsehorse"
Wonderful book on early American woodworking projects. Many useful items are detailed in this book.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 A good book to own, but not a standalone great. Sep 01, 2010
By C. Lambert
Let me start by saying, I was a little discouraged when i thumbed through and saw the designs. I was hoping for something more in line with reproduction rather than very clearly "inspired by". I would suggest for anyone looking for a wider compendium of (in my opinion) more elegant designs "American Country Furniture: Projects from the Workshop of David T. Smith".
That said, these two books combined together are great. Smith offers wonderful tips on hand techniques as well as great designs while Hambucken spends a lot of time discussing wood types, finishes, and more importantly, a detailed picture presentation on jigs and how to cut a wide variety of frame and panel doors, breadboard panels, and dovetails solely on the table saw.
All in all, I'm glad to have purchased this one, even if it wasn't for the designs. I'd say anyone looking to familiarize themselves with the many uses of their table saw beyond squaring and cutting rough lumber should definitely take a look.
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