Synopses & Reviews
With his inimitable style and countless articles in Furniture and Cabinetmaking magazine, Ken Ley has developed a loyal following. Now, his essays have been anthologized in this wonderful collection that takes the beginning and advanced woodworker through his uniquely simple approach to furniture making. Twelve stunning and diverse projects are detailed and accompanied by hundreds of color illustrations, and all of the piecesfrom a mahogany filing cabinet and burr elm apothecarys chest to a pale ash chest and oak TV cabinetcan be completed with a basic range of tools and facilities. With concise, logical instructions and Leys infectious enthusiasm, learning to build stunning furniture has never been more fun.
Synopsis
A compilation of articles from "GMC's Furniture & Cabinetmaking Magazine", this work takes the reader through the first stages of planning, designing and making a piece of furniture, and then follows it up with twelve diverse projects.