Traditional Country Woodworking

Traditional Country Woodworking

Author: Jack Hill

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781845331603

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Age-old rural crafts, made by today’s woodworkers with contemporary techniques—that’s the special attraction of all 18 of these projects, for use and display indoors and outdoors. Only basic woodworking skills are needed to make any of the historic designs, including Shaker Shelves & Pegboard, Five-Board Bench, Candle Stand, Rocking Chair, Hooded Cradle, Blanket Box, and another dozen beautiful works. A wide selection of woods and finishes makes it possible for every piece to be unique, while keeping alive the hallowed traditions of simplicity, utility, and durability.


Traditional Country Woodworking Projects

Traditional Country Woodworking Projects

Author: Jack Hill

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2016-09-27

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1620082527

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Join the do-it-yourself revolution that's swept cities, suburbs, and rural areas across the country. More and more people are realizing the satisfaction and enjoyment of making items that are as beautiful and interesting as they are practical. Crafters and folk-art enthusiasts alike will enjoy this comprehensive woodworking guide for all experience and skill levels, with detailed instructions on eighteen home projects for both hand and power tools. Inside Traditional Country Woodworking Projects:•The necessity and prominence of woodworking through the ages•The resurgence of interest in country-style designs from past centuries•Required woodworking tools and how to use them•Essential techniques, including drawing, measuring, planing, joining, and many more, with which woodworkers of all skill levels should be familiar•Step-by-step fully illustrated instructions for eighteen classic designs, including kitchen implements, toys, home dcor, and furniture•Detailed dimensions, materials lists, cutting lists, and notes for each project as well as templates for special shapes


Traditional Country Woodworking

Traditional Country Woodworking

Author: Jack Hill

Publisher: Bounty Books

Published: 2010-07-02

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780753719718

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Today's woodworkers can continue to keep this long-standing tradition alive by making pieces according to age-old designs. Traditional Country Woodworking celebrates woodworking as a rural craft and brings to life the many ways that wood has been used for functional and decorative purposes. 18 projects are explained stage-by-stage and are accompanied by colour illustrations and scaled templates for accurate measuring and cutting. The projects are organized in level of ability from novice through to experienced, and also vary in purpose - with items suitable for living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, and outdoor use. A comprehensive section covering What You Need to Know includes all the basic woodworking skills required, along with different choices of finishes and woods that can be used.


Making Country Rustic Wood Projects

Making Country Rustic Wood Projects

Author: Patrick E. Spielman

Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9780806972589

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Projects include benches, tables, and chairs, and other decorative items. Spielman demonstrates how to achieve a rich, solid look with minimum effort and cost.


American Country Furniture

American Country Furniture

Author: Nick Engler

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2009-05-01

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 1607650320

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Fifty step-by-step projects for popular furniture projects from master craftsmen, including a dry sink, harvest table, Shaker candlestand, pie safe, ladder-back chair, and more. Build David T. Smith's most popular furniture reproductions. Includes common woodworking techniques.


Country Woodworker

Country Woodworker

Author: Jack Hill

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781857323900

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Contains 18 step-by-step projects for making a selection of country-style furniture and other decorative items including authentic rural designs from the 18th- and 19th-centuries.


American Style

American Style

Author: Time-Life Books

Publisher: Time Life Medical

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780783559537

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This comprehensive series for woodworkers provides customizable, detailed plans for up to 20 projects. Each project is fully photographed, with precise, easy-to-follow instructions, and includes a materials list. Spiral binding for lay-flat use.Complete instructions and project plans for making distinctive, simply designed furniture that will last for generations. Projects include a traditional Shaker hall table, a classic Mission bookcase with divided glass doors, and a Country high-back bench with optional storage under the seat.


Old Ways of Working Wood

Old Ways of Working Wood

Author: Alex Bealer

Publisher: Castle Books

Published: 2009-02-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780785807100

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A revised edition of a classic guide to woodworking methods that have been refined and developed over thousands of years. It teaches and preserves techniques and historical information that were lost when modern woodworking technology, dedicated to mass production, displaced the craftsman. Every woodworking operationâ?¬â? chopping, splitting, using the workbench, sawing, hewing, boring, chiseling, shaping, planing, turningâ?¬â? is described in detail. There is also information on the role of various tools in the evolution of wood products, the types and characteristics of wood, the preparation and maintenance of tools, collective tools of antique value, and instruction on the subtleties of the craft, from rabbeting to molding. The professional woodworker, the hobbyist, the collector, the antiques dealer, and the craft enthusiast will discover valuable information in this definitive work. It is reference, guide, and history all in one volume.This book contains over 200 line drawings by the author to illustrate age-old, yet fascinating, ways of working with wood. With chapters that describe the ways to fell a tree, methods for splitting wood, and more, along with a complete appendix and index, this is a great reference for anyone interested in the ways of wood working.


Traditional American Rooms

Traditional American Rooms

Author: Brent Hull

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated

Published: 2009-03-01

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 9781565233225

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An ideal sourcebook for architects, woodworkers, and homeowners, this beautiful reference showcases the stunning architectural details of the Winterthur Museum. This guided tour explores 33 rooms from the Georgian and Federal periods with stunning photography, architectural terms, detailed drawings, and fascinating commentary.