Synopses & Reviews
Woodworkers and furniture enthusiasts alike have long loved the practical, durable, and attractive style of classic American furniture, and this collection of projects are suitable to grace all home interiors - from traditional layouts to more contemporary arrangements. A step-by-step instruction aid, each project is accompanied by detailed shop drawings that break down component parts into a manageable assemblage.
About the Author
John Kelsey is a journalist and editor specializing in woodworking and furniture making. He has a degree in woodworking and furniture design from the School for American Craft at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He is a former editor in chief of Fine Woodworking magazine and a publisher of woodworking and home building books at the Taunton Press. He is the author of Furniture Projects for the Deck and Lawn. He lives in Newtown, Connecticut.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Cabinetmaking Basics Chapter 2: Four-Poster Bed Chapter 3: Blanket Chest Chapter 4: Queen Anne Secretary Chapter 5: Highboy Chapter 6: Jewelry Box Chapter 7: Candle Stand