Expert woodworker and writer Andy Rae takes the construction of furniture and breaks it into components -- from boxes, cases, doors and drawers to shelves and feet. He explains all the techniques used to build them, so you can choose the ones that are best for you. Then he shows you how to put the pieces together to make great furniture.

You'll acquire a working knowledge of woodworking materials, a higher control over your work and tools and an understanding of basic design principles.
•Graphic, step-by-step presentation of key techniques and methods
•Visual maps, cross-references and indexes make information easy to find
•Covers the many woodworking methods and tools available
•Modern, up-to-date coverage of tools and techniques
•Part of a three-volume encyclopedia of woodworking

'After 20 plus years of practicing the craft, I still search daily for new ways of working. Once you discover something that works, call it your own and stand by it.'

– Andy Rae

The Complete Illustrated Guides Introducing a new series of books in the tradition of Tage Frid. All the techniques and processes you need to craft beautiful things from wood are compiled into three comprehensive volumes: The Complete Illustrated Guides. Highly visual and written by woodworking's finest craftsmen, these three titles – Furniture and Cabinet Construction, Shaping Wood and Joinery establish a new standard for shop reference books.

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About	No
Issue Number	No
Cover	132
Publication Year	2001
Photos	color photos
Drawings	and drawings
Other Formats	77950
Isbn	978-1-56158-402-4
Author	Andy Rae
Dimensions	9-1/4 X 10-7/8
Pages	320
Format	Hardcover
Toc	Introduction How to Use This Book Part One Tools and Materials SECTION 1 Shop Necessities Shop Space and Fixtures Mobilize Your Workshop SECTION 2 Woodworking Machines and Tools Basic Handheld Power Tools Favorite Edge Tools Fundamental Layout Tools Sharpening Gear Clamps SECTION 3 Working Wood Buying and Preparing Solid Wood Flattening a Board by Hand Smoothing with Edge Tools Good Sanding Techniques Keeping Parts Flat Plywood and Other Man-Made Boards Mixing Materials Laying Out and Cutting Plywood Making Your Mark Choosing and Using Glue SECTION 4 Designing Furniture Understanding Wood Movement Part Two Box and Case Construction SECTION 5 Basic Cases Inside Case Parts Securing to a Wall SECTION 6 Shelves Shelf Joinery Open Shelves Shelf Options Dressing Up a Shelf SECTION 7 Nails, Screws, and Other Fasteners Nails and Screws Hardware Solutions SECTION 8 Assembling Cases Clamping Problems SECTION 9 Cutting and Attaching Moldings Working with Moldings SECTION 10 Drawers Drawer Construction Tray Construction Drawer Interiors SECTION 11 Drawer Hardware Drawer Slides Computer Hardware Drawer Pulls Part Three Doors SECTION 12 Building Doors Doors with Panels Solid Doors Glass Lights SECTION 13 Fitting and Hinging Doors Installing Basic Hinges Specialty Hinges Shopmade Hinges Hiding Doors SECTION 14 Door Pulls and Hardware Pulls and Handles Locks Catches and Bumpers Part Four Bases, Feet, and Stands SECTION 15 Bases Toekicks Installing Cabinets SECTION 16 Feet Feet and Casters SECTION 17 Stands Making Stands Part Five Frame Construction SECTION 18 Legs and Aprons Strong Joints Aprons and Rails Legs SECTION 19 Chairs and Stools Chair Joints Chair Backs Chair Seats Hitting the Floor SECTION 20 Face Frames Making Face Frames Corner Units SECTION 21 Frame and Panel Making Panels Back Strategies Part Six Tabletops and Work Surfaces SECTION 22 Making Tops Top Construction Top Options Leaves and Ends SECTION 23 Attaching Tops Allowing for Movement Hardware Solutions Sources Further Reading Index
Intro	Making furniture is one of the most satisfying ways to pass time: The schiiick of a plane iron on wood; the dizzying aroma of freshly sawn sugar pine or East Indian rosewood; the endless array of color, texture, and feel of woods from around the world; the tense but joyful final assembly, when all work and toil come together in a conclusive burst of completion. What excitement! This is the fine -- and fun -- art of woodworking. The reward is beautiful furniture. To experience this excitement, you'll need to have a degree of control over your work and your tools, command a working knowledge of your materials, and understand some basic design principles. Unlike most other crafts, furniture making and cabinetmaking demand vast knowledge -- and attentiveness. You must know what tools and techniques to use and how to arrange the correct sequence, or order, of events when using them. You should listen with attentive ears and eyes to the material you're working and choose wood wisely, allowing for its eccentricities. With its countless pieces and parts, cabinetmaking involves a high level of organization, and organizing your work and your shop space are part and parcel of the craft. By combining all your skills, you can make any type of furniture your dreams conjure up. You're limited only by your imagination. I hope this book will provide you with a starting point for these skills. With practice, many small joys are waiting for you. They're worth seeking. Above all, be patient. It takes time to master some of the smallest things. There are tricks and shortcuts, of course. They come with experience, and many are shown in the pages ahead. More important is the awareness that comes from trying many approaches and finding one that works for you. In a very real sense, woodworking is a personal journey. That's because there is no right or wrong way of making furniture. What counts is what works. After 20 plus years of practicing the craft, I still search daily for new ways of working. Once you discover something that works, call it your own, and stand by it. You'll have found something that will make your woodworking more pleasurable. And your fine furniture will reflect the results.
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