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A Cabinetmaker's Notebook (Woodworker's Library (Fresno, Calif.).)
by James Krenov, Craig McArt
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Linden Publishing
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- 132 pages
(March 2000)
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From Book News, Inc. , December 1, 1991
A master craftsman talks compellingly about why and how he works and the thoughts and feelings that intertwine in his creations with wood. Many illustrations. Not a "weekend projects" manual. No bibliography. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. --This text refers to an out...
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The Caner's Handbook : A Descriptive Guide With Step-By-Step Photographs for Restoring Cane, Rush, Splint, Danish Cord, Rawhide, and Wicker Furniture
by Jim Widess, Bruce W. Miller
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Lark Books
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- 144 pages
Reprint edition
(June 1992)
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From Library Journal
Using clear, easy-to-understand, black-and-white illustrations, this handbook shows how to replace complete sections as well as make small area repairs on wicker furniture. It provides step-by-step directions and illustrations for a variety of different types of wicker, including cane, rush, splint,
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The Fine Art of Cabinetmaking
by James Krenov
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Sterling Publications
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- 192 pages
Reprint edition
(April 1992)
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Peter G. Lynch, February 27, 2000 
Essential Reading for the Serious student
This is the most helpful and inspiring book on the topic. It provides not only extremely useful how-to information, it prepares any serious student, no matter what skill level, for the proper mind set in which to create fine work. Mr Krenov is the absolute master
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Beds
by Jeff Miller
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Taunton Pr
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- 192 pages
(October 1999)
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Book Description
A bed is one of the most significant pieces of furniture in most homes, ranking with the dining room table as a major purchase or project. Beds: Step-by-Step begins with a discussion of bed-making basics, including building bed components, sizing, foundations, and hardware. Each project chapter...
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Authentic Arts & Crafts Furniture Projects
by Popular Woodworking Magazine(Editor)
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Popular Woodworking Books
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- 127 pages
(November 2000)
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From Booklist
With its straightforward lines and rich finish, arts-and-crafts furniture nestles well into any design style. Yet that is not its only appeal. Hordes of collectors, beginning in the 1970s, snatched up every signed and nonsigned period piece at auctions, flea markets, and antique stores. So, with...
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The Furniture of Gustav Stickley : History, Techniques, Projects
by Joseph J. Bavaro, et al
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Linden Publishing
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- 175 pages
(January 1997)
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From Book News, Inc. , September 1, 1996
A tribute to furniture craftsman Gustav Stickley honoring the spirit of the man and his work by integrating a life history with design philosophy and instructions for building nine pieces of Craftsman furniture. Stickley made his furniture for the middle class working family, yet his pieces have...
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Making Plastic-Laminate Countertops
by Herrick Kimball
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Taunton Pr
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- 133 pages
(January 1997)
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bigmike-oregon, November 23, 2000
Easy to read and very comprehensive
I've taken several hands-on classes on laminate installation, and this book covers everything I saw there plus more. Worth every penny. Mr. Kimball knows his craft better than most of the "pro" teachers I've had, but the real bonus is he can communicate what he knows. No prior knowledge is...
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Classic Arts & Crafts Furniture You Can Build
by Andy Schultz
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Popular Woodworking Books
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- 128 pages
(June 1999)
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Wayne Cease, August 3, 2000 
Excellent Arts & Crafts Furniture
The designs that Schultz uses have an asian flair to them, adding curves to Arts & Crafts style furniture. Cutting these curves is certainly more work than traditional straight Stickley furniture, but it also adds a nice touch.Schultz includes a section at the beginning of the book covering...
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Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking : Furniture Making
by Tage Frid
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Taunton Pr
Hardcover
Vol 3
(November 1985)
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From Library Journal
Frid's other two books in this series deal with Joinery (1979) and Shaping, Veneering, Finishing (1981)the ``how to.'' This third is the ``what to'' and gives plans for 18 projects including tables, chairs, a desk, and a drawing table. The projects are more for advanced woodworkers with power tools,...
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