In
the Shaker Style
Building
Furniture Inspired by the Shaker Tradition
by Fine
Woodworking
Softcover
215 x 275mm
153pp
Published by The Taunton Press, Connecticut, USA.
R.R.P.$39.90
ISBN 1-56158-396-0
The Shaker Revolver
Shaker Sewing Stand
Shaker Round Stand
Wall Shelf
Bathroom Vanity Box
Shaker Tall Clock
Shaker Oval Boxes
Extract from back cover of book:
Rich with history, Shaker furniture has long been admired for its beautiful, yet simple, craftsmanship. In the Shaker Style presents the ideas and techniques of more than I5 contemporary artisans. Inside you'll find instructions for over 10 projects, from Shaker chairs to bookcases. Detailed illustrations and photographs accompany each project. In addition, you'll see how distinctive Shaker details can be adapted for use in today's furniture. Collected from the pages of the most authoritative voice in wood- working, Fine Woodworking magazine, In the Shaker Style is an essential resource for anyone who appreciates Shaker furniture.
Includes:
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Complete instructions for building a wall shelf, bathroom vanity, Shaker round
stand, Shaker revolver, and more
- Techniques for incorporating Shaker design
details in contemorary furniture
- Design inspiration for entertainment centers,
cupboards and corner tables
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial
Contents
Introduction
Part
One:
Style
& Design
The
Origins of Shaker Furniture
by Jean M. Burks
Elements
of the Shaker Style
by Chris Becksvoort
Shaker
Built-In Furniture
by Tim Rieman
Designing
on the Go: A Coffee Table Takes Shape
by Peter Turner
A
Modern Makeover for a Shaker Linen Press
by Peter Turner
Part
Two:
Projects & Techniques
The
Shaker Revolver
by Mario Rodriguez
Shaker
Sewing Stand Remains Stylish, Practical
by Robert Treanor
Build
a Shaker Round Stand
by Chris Becksvoort
Building
a Strong, Light Carcase
by Garrett Hack
Build
a Bookcase with Doors
by Chris Becksvoort
Build
a Wall Shelf
by Peter Turner
Desktop
Storage
by Chris Becksvoort
Workbenches
in the Shaker Tradition
by Steven Thomas Bunn
Break
Out of the Bathroom Vanity Box
by Ian Ingersoll
Shaker
Tall Clock
by Robert Treanor
Shaker
Oval Boxes
by John Wilson
Molding
that Stays Put
by Chris Becksvoort
Weaving
Shaker Tape Seats
by Glenn A. Carlson
Part
Three:
Inspiration
Slat-Back
Armchair
by Glenn A. Carlson
Shaker-Inspired
Corner Table
by Eric Gesler
Cherry
Side Table
by Etter Turner
Dining
Table in the Shaker Style
by Cees Otte
Shaker
Collector's Cabinet
by Chris Becksvoort
Shaker-Style
Apothecary Chest
by Thom Duprex
Entertainment
Center
by James DeSalvo
Entertainment
Center on a Tight Budget
by Paula Garbarino
A
Shaker-Inspired Cupboard
by Aaron Hiltebeitel
Contributors
Credits
Inspiration
Metric
Equivalence Chart
Index