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This vintage book contains comprehensive instructions for designing and constructing a range of furniture from simple footstools to ornate folding tables. With complete, step-by-step instructions and useful diagrams, this volume is ideal for anyone with an interest in making their own furniture. Contents include: "Easily-made Gate-let and Draw-Leaf Tables", "Design for a Draw-leaf Table", "Preparing the Legs", "Side and End Rails", "Cents Rail", "Table...
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Fundamentals of Furniture Making volume 9
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English
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George wraps up this Class with a reminder to use the processes and skills you learned in making this project table - to create a wide variety of new furniture pieces that you'll enjoy for years.
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Fundamentals of Furniture Making volume 4
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Mortises on the router table, and tenons on the table saw. This approach provides a winning combination for cutting the mortise and tenon joint. What if, once cut, the joint is too tight or too loose? No sweat. Everyone runs into an "oops" every once in a while, and George will provide the fix for you.
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Fundamentals of Furniture Making volume 6
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English
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You'll be amazed at how a simple router bit can transform the look of the rails on your furniture projects. Easy to set up on the router table, the detail added by this cutter really enhances the overall design of the table.
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Fundamentals of Furniture Making volume 1
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English
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Meet your instructor, George Vondriska, and learn what tools and techniques are used in this video Class. You'll also learn the material requirements; how many board feet of material are required for the woodworking project you'll complete.
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Fundamentals of Furniture Making volume 2
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English
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George's preference is to start furniture making projects with the most visible piece. That means gluing up the top first. The legs are also made from glued up stock using a book matching technique that makes them seamless.
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Fundamentals of Furniture Making volume 5
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English
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Solid wood tops must be allowed to seasonally expand and contract. This can be accomplished by incorporating table top fasteners in your project; a must to prevent splitting later. Learn about correctly installing these versatile fasteners. A great tip for making a thick top appear lighter is undercutting the edge. A shop-made jig provides what you need to make this cut on the table saw.
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Fundamentals of Furniture Making volume 8
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Many furniture projects are too complex to assemble all at once. Ease of assembly is about staging, and considering which parts to assemble first. George provides the guidance you need to determine a logical assembly sequence. He also provides tips on making sure the project is square.
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Fundamentals of Furniture Making volume 7
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English
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Lighten the look of your furniture by using a tapered, rather than straight, leg. Learn the rules-of-thumb for how to lay out an attractive taper, and how to make a custom table saw jig for safely and accurately cutting the taper.
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Fundamentals of Furniture Making volume 3
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English
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The strength of mortise and tenon joinery begins with the joint being correctly sized for the project. Learn standard rules for dimensioning this joint that you can apply to this table, and other woodworking projects. Consistency in laying out the joint locations is key to a square and stable project. George provides his time-tested secrets for uniform lay out.
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This text contains a comprehensive guide to furniture making, including information on making tables, chairs, bookshelves, sideboards, chests, and much more. Comprising detailed instructions and handy little tips, this text is perfect for the amateur and will be of great value to anyone with an interest in creating their own home furniture. The sections of this book include: Equipment – Woods to Use – Tools; Very Simple Bookshelves; Designing...
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175 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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"...the projects in Carpentry Made Simple are crisp, clean, and don't require an entire workshop and intimate knowledge of tools to create -- most can be accomplished with a saw, drill set, and a few common supplies found at your local hardware store. Each of the 20+ projects contain lessons and valuable tips on skill-building and design to help you improve as a DIYer as you simultaneously create modern and elegant chairs, benches, shelves, cabinets,...
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190 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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From the crisp, clear lines of the designs to the beautiful tones of the wood, there's something classic and timeless about Shaker furniture. In this book we've gathered 31 handsome projects representing a wide range of iconic Shaker designs and furniture types. There's something here to fit just about any home. And best of all, the straightforward joinery makes the projects simpler to build. Shaker Furniture Projects is an invaluable resource that...
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