BUILDING CLASSIC ANTIQUE FURNITURE WITH PINE

ISBN 1558704736

Size = 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall

English woodworker Blair Howard turned his hobby into a livelihood and now retails his work through fine furniture catalogs. His first book contains detailed instructions for the construction of 18 pieces, fine reproductions all. He begins with a chapter each on materials and techniques, construction, and finishing and then presents projects in a random fashion rather than in order of increasing difficulty.

Well presented graphically, with both color and black-and-white photography, the projects progress through both outline and specific instructions, with numerous tips, tricks, and "insider" anecdotes. The materials lists exclude fastening materials, though, and Howard uses some techniques beyond the comfort or knowledge of some neophytes. Interesting but not essential; for larger woodworking collections.

* Early 19th Century Harvest Table
* Library/Writing Table
* 18th Century Pembroke Table
* 19th Century Dry Sink
* Plantation Desk
* Trestle Table
* Late 18th Century Chimney Cabinet
* 18th Century Dower Chest
* New England Pantry
* Colonial Wash Stand
* Bachelors Linen Press
* High Chest
* Early 19th Century Pie Safe
* 19th Century Dough Box
* Late 18th Century Welsh Dresser
* 18th Century Huntboard
* 18th Century Oval Table
* 19th Century Butler's Tea Table

144 pages. Softcover. Ex-Library.

Weight = 800 g

BOOK CONDITION = VERY GOOD

NEW: This book has been designated by the seller as brand new.

FINE: No defects, little usage. Older books may show minor flaws.

VERY GOOD: Shows some signs of wear and is no longer fresh. Attractive.

GOOD: Average used book with all pages present. Possible loose bindings, highlighting, cocked spine or torn dust jackets.

FAIR: Obviously well-worn, but no text pages missing. May be without endpapers or title page. Markings do not interfere with readability.

POOR: All text is legible but may be soiled and have binding defects. Reading copies and binding copies fall into this category.