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Shop Drawings of Shaker Furniture and Woodenware, Volume 1
by Ejner Handberg
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Berkshire House Publishers
Paperback
- 96 pages
Vol 001
2nd edition
(November 1991)
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Cupboards, beds, desks, tables, chairs, benches, boxes, sconces, chests, clocks and much more.
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The Impractical Cabinetmaker
by James Krenov
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Linden Publishing
Paperback
- 160 pages
1st linden edition
(March 1999)
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James Krenov's delicate, lyrical cabinets have inspired a generation of wood craftsmen, as has his impassioned insistence that one do his very best work, no matter what. In this volume, first published in 1979, Krenov invites the reader into his workshop, where he shares his techniques and...
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Making Authentic Shaker Furniture : With Measured Drawings of Museum Classics
by John Gerald Shea
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Dover Pubns
Paperback
- 224 pages
(July 1992)
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A reviewer, June 27, 1999 
Impressed
I was impressed by the detail of the Shaker way of life. I was looking for ideas and drawings,and I found out that the Shakers were very resourceful and inventive. This is a must read if you want to make Shaker furniture.
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The Upholsterer's Pocket Reference Book : Materials, Measurements, Calculations
by David James
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Sterling Publications
Paperback
(August 1995)
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einav_b, January 3, 2001 
The Upholsters's Dictionary
As an Upholsterer's Dictionary it is a good book and rather thorough.There are endless detailed sketches of the equipment Upholsterers use,a glossary of common terms ,information about exhibitions and Fairs etc. However,it isn't a "how-to" book. There are no step-by-step projects or...
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Nick Engler's Woodworking Wisdom
by Nick Engler
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Rodale Pr
Paperback
- 392 pages
(May 1999)
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Filling woodworkers' need for a single, thorough, and authoritative guide to woodworking tools and techniques, this volume provides the amateur woodworker with the skills and tricks a master brings to a project. It breaks down dozens of complex techniques into simple tasks that are easy to grasp....
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Cabinetry Basics (Basics Series)
by Sam Allen
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Sterling Publications
Paperback
- 128 pages
(August 1991)
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A reviewer, December 7, 2000
Good and Basic
I wanted to convert my garage into a small workshop and thought that this would be a good time to learn to make cabinets. Having never made cabinets before I thought a 'Basics' book would be a good introduction. I could have bought a much more expensive book that gave me an A to Z detailed analysis...
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Mission Furniture You Can Build
by John D. Wagner, Barbara Smullen(Illustrator)
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Houghton Mifflin Co (Trd)
Paperback
- 136 pages
(November 1997)
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Donald Thompson, December 12, 1999 
Recommended with Reservations
This book included chapters on Gustav Stickley, joinery and woodworking techniques, wood finishing and upholstery. The heart of the book is ten projects, complete with large color photos. They range from a hall mirror to a Morris chair. Some designs may be original, one is from Popular Mechanics'...
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In the Shaker Style : Building Furniture Inspired by the Shaker Tradition
by Tim Schreiner(Introduction)
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Taunton Pr
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- 160 pages
(February 14, 2001)
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The Shakers wanted their belongings to reflect the simplicity and perfection revered in their religion. Their furniture, with its clean lines and attention to detail, is still the most popular style of furniture more than a century after it was first designed. This book walks readers through a...
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Building Storage Stuff : 25 Plans & Projects to Help Put Things in Their Place
by Richard Freudenberger
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Lark Books
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- 144 pages
(June 1997)
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A reviewer, April 8, 2000
Building Storage Stuff
A good read for do-it-yourselfers. Many projects are actually usable, practical. The directions are easy to follow and the diagram give full dimentions which is great. We have several projects in this book we would love to make, this is a book you can use over and over.
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The Woodworker's Guide to Furniture Design : The Complete Reference for Building Furniture the Right Size, the Right Proportion and the Right Style
by Garth Graves
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Popular Woodworking Books
Hardcover
- 206 pages
(March 1997)
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A reviewer, October 2, 1999
Introduces process and principles into the art of design
An excellent book which has earned a spot over my drawing table. Superbly covers form/function, visualization, standardized (ergo) vs. personalized design, and construction principles. Covers drawing, drafting and CAD well. Includes a brief history of furniture.The math is suited for the drawing...
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