Furniture Making
Plans, Projects & Design
by Kevin Ley
Softcover
210 x 275mm
144pp
Published by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd, East Sussex UK
R.R.P.$29.90
ISBN 1-86108-448-X
Mahogany Filing Cabinet
Oak China Cabinet
Chest of Drawers in Pale Ash
Bedside Tables in Pale Ash
Oak Settle
Oak Television Cabinet
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
Reception Desk in Sycamore
Burr Elm Apothecary's Chest
Oak Counter
Oak Desk
A Boardroom Suite in Zebrano
Octagonal Boardroom Table
Boardroom Chairs