Country Furniture
ISBN-13:
9780393327779
ISBN-10:
0393327779
Edition:
1st
Author:
Aldren A. Watson
Publication date:
2005
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Format:
Paperback
274 pages
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ISBN-13:
9780393327779
ISBN-10:
0393327779
Edition:
1st
Author:
Aldren A. Watson
Publication date:
2005
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Format:
Paperback
274 pages
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Country Furniture (ISBN-13: 9780393327779 and ISBN-10: 0393327779), written by authors
Aldren A. Watson, was published by W. W. Norton & Company in 2005.
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A practical guide to fashioning traditional country furniture by hand, using the techniques of old-time craftsmen.
With his informative commentary and over one hundred meticulous illustrations, Aldren A. Watson offers an introduction to the tradition of country woodworking in Country Furniture. Sample workshop designs, practical advice on tools and equipment, and an overview of reliable woodworking methods all lend to our understanding of a fascinating, time-tested craft. From the sawmill to the workbench, Watson carefully illustrates the step-by-step process of furniture design, carefully delineating the fine details and instructing us on how best to accommodate our desired designs. In addition to his detailed practical information, Watson offers insight into the captivating history of country furniture and provides us with interesting anecdotes about the furniture makers themselves.Part how-to, part history, part reference (an excellent visual glossary is included), Country Furniture offers a unique explanation of sought-after, time-tested woodworking techniques―from perfecting a dovetail joint to carving, finishing, and assembling a Windsor chair. 309 black-and-white illustrations
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