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Furniture Making
Plans, Projects & Design by Kevin Ley Softcover
210 x 275mm 144pp Published
by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd, East Sussex UK
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Mahogany Filing Cabinet

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Chest of Drawers in Pale Ash

Bedside Tables in Pale Ash

Oak Settle

Oak Television Cabinet
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Extract
from back cover of book:
In this practical and eminently readable book Kevin Ley shows how, with just a
dash of skill and knowledge, a basic range of tools and facilities and a lot of
determination, stunning pieces of furniture can be achieved. In this fascinating
compilation of articles from Furniture & Cabinet Making magazine, the
reader is taken through the stages of planning, designing and making a piece of
furniture, then on to the twelve diverse projects themselves. Everything is clearly
explained and the down-to-earth text is supported by inspirational photographs
of the finished items, plans and designs. Projects
Include: - Mahogany filing cabinet - China cabinet - Chest of drawers
- Bedside tables - Oak settle - Television cabinet - Reception
desk - Burr elm apothecary's chest - Boutique counter - Work station
- A Case Study of a Commissioned Work: a Boardroom suite, including octagonal
table and chairs Photos:
Colour Units
of Measurement: Imperial and Metric Contents
Foreword Notes on Measurements
and Plans Introduction Practicalities Understanding
Basic Measurements Influences and Ethos Finding a Wood Supplier Respecting
Your Materials Timber Selection and Preparation Ways of Joining Wood Standard
Socket Joints Projects Mahogany
Filing Cabinet Oak China Cabinet Chest of Drawers in Pale Ash Bedside
Tables in Pale Ash Oak Settle Oak Television Cabinet Reception Desk
in Sycamore Burr Elm Apothecary's Chest Oak Counter Oak Desk Case
Study From Commission to Completion A Boardroom Suite in Zebrano
Octagonal Boardroom Table Boardroom Chairs Suppliers
Further information Conversion Chart About the Author Acknowledgments |