Cutting-Edge Cabinetmaking
by Robert Ingham
Softcover
210 x 275mm
207pp
Published by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd, East Sussex UK
R.R.P.$39.90
ISBN 978-1-86108-518-4
Building a workbench
Ripple cherry and bog oak sideboard
Ripple cherry and bog oak china
cabinet
Ripple sycamore chest of drawers
Laminated dressing table
Extract from back cover of book:
Robert Ingham enjoys an unrivalled reputatian as a leading figure in the development of the cabinetmaker's art. Cutting-edge Cabinetmaking offers an unprecedented insight into his philosophy on design, materials and construction.
With a mix of practical tips, inspiration and advice on both technique and aesthetics from Robert's innovative development of jigs, to his approach to fulfilling a client's - needs the book is essential reading for any cabinetmaker that wants to learn from and be inspired by a master.
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial and Metric
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
The
workshop
Part One - The Principles of Construction
Preparation
Shooting
boards: a new approach
Horizontal shooting boards
Veneer edging jig
Joints
Introduction to joints
Edge joints
Coopered edge joints
Cutting
mortice-and-tenon joints by hand
Cutting mortice-and-tenon joints by machine
Some variations on the mortice-and-tenon joint
Dovetail joints and jigs
Miniature dovetails
Lap dovetails
Secret mitre dovetails
Assembly
Cramps and cramping
Glues
Using cramping blocks
Final assembly
Part Two - Pushing The Boundaries
Building
a workbench
Ripple cherry and bog oak sideboard
Ripple cherry and bog
oak china cabinet
Ripple sycamore chest of drawers
Laminated dressing
table
Part Three - Gallery
Conversion
tables
About the author
Index