Great Book of Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture, Second Edition

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Great Book of Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture, Revised & Expanded Second Edition is a complete sourcebook of working shop drawings for 61 classic pieces of American furniture. Whether known as Craftsman, Arts & Crafts, or Mission, these sturdy, straightforward and immensely popular designs have graced American homes for more than 100 years. The author, a master cabinetmaker, measured original Craftsman antiques to create these detailed plans. This revised new paperback edition is compiled from three of his previous books: Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture; Shop Drawings for Craftsman Inlays & Hardware; and More Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture. Every type of furniture is represented here: from trestle tables, love seats, and nightstands to corner cabinets, rockers, tabourets and more. With perspective views, elevations, sections, details, and cutting lists, this book gives woodworkers the heart of the Craftsman aesthetic, along with all the information needed for workshop success. A bonus section on inlays and hardware offers original designs that add color, lyricism, and a graceful flourish to ever-popular Craftsman furniture.

Robert W. Lang was executive editor of Popular Woodworking magazine for 10 years, a contributor to Fine Woodworking, and author of several woodworking books. He studied industrial design at The Ohio State University, and his experience includes building custom furniture and cabinets as well as managing and engineering large architectural millwork projects.

A highly recommended, do-it-yourself guide. --Midwest Book Review I've been collecting and building Arts & Crafts furniture for more than a decade, and I've been waiting for a book like this. --Christopher Schwarz "Popular Woodworking " If you love American Art & Crafts style furniture, then this is 'the' book you want to get and read. --Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement Lang understands the subtleties of Stickley's groundbreaking designs. --Woodworker's Journal One of the 27 books every woodworker should read. --Fine Woodworking This collection of drawings for Craftsman furniture is a must-have title if you like the style. --Popular Mechanics This is indeed a "great book" that should be considered an essential addition to the library of any woodworker who seeks to understand Craftsman furniture. --J. Norman Reid "Wood News "