| Heirloom Furniture Projects: Timeless Pieces for Your Home Contributor(s): Marshall, Chris (Author), Hylton, Bill (Author), Hooper, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1565233646 ISBN-13: 9781565233645 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General - House & Home | Do-it-yourself - General |
| Dewey: 684 |
| Series: Best of Wwj |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 7.08" W x 10.54" (1.45 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What is the most prized possession in your home? It just might be a handsome piece of furniture built by a family member from a past generation. Hand-made furniture always starts out with a distinct function, but, over time, it becomes a family heirloom valued not only for its durability, craftsmanship, and classic style, but for the legacy and history it represents. Now, with Heirloom Furniture Projects and the help of Woodworker's Journal, America's leading woodworking authority, you too can build beautiful furniture that will be used and valued for generations to come. From a Colonial cupboard and Shaker mirror to a memorial flag case and cherry gun cabinet, this book delivers 20 timeless projects that will become instant family treasures. Plus, each project includes detailed plans, expert instructions, and helpful tips to ensure your finished piece is both great-looking and long-lasting. |
Contributor Bio(s): Marshall, Chris: - Chris Marshall (Sunbury, OH) is the author of dozens of books and hundreds of magazine articles on woodworking and home improvement. He is a contributing editor at The Woodworker's Journal. Hooper, John: - John Hooper was a recipient of the Order of the British Empire and an honors silver medalist at the City and Guilds of London Institute.Kirby, Ian: - Ian Kirby is a British trained furnituremaker. He began his training with the Edward Barnsley workshops and went on to study wood science and technology and enolled in the four-year design proggram to Leeds College of Art. He did his graduate work at the London School of Furniture. He has written 5 woodworking books and is a frequent contributor to Woodworkers Journal as well as Fine Woodworking. He lives in Milford Connecticut.Hylton, Bill: -Bill Hylton is the author of Router Magic and Woodworking with the Router, and appears at woodworking seminars and demonstrations around the country. He is an expert on routers, power tools, and furniture building. He lives in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. Woodworker's Journal: - One of the most respected magazines in the field, brings the voice of expert woodworkers to its readers. The publishers believe in a "community" approach to woodworking, where good design is not a secret to be guarded, but shared, and woodworkers learn from one another's mistakes and successes. |
