Illustrated Cabinetmaking: How to Design and Construct Furniture That Works

Design and construct furniture that works with the help of the most complete visual guide ever published.

It is all here:

• Ideas and Inspiration. A visual source of information ranging from furniture styles and dimensions to joinery. The essence of more than 100 classic furniture pieces is captured in highly detailed, exploded drawings.
• Standards. Take the guesswork out of designing kitchen cabinets, dining tables, desks, bookcases, and chests by applying the time-honored dimension and ergonomic standards shown here.
• Options and Alternatives. With more than 150 joints and sub-assemblies at your fingertips, you will be able to easily alter the appearance or construction of any project.
• Construction Solutions. More than 1,300 drawings take you inside the furniture and show you classic solutions to age-old problems, such as: hanging a drawer, attaching a tabletop, and pegging a mortise.
• Plans. If you don’t have the time or inclination to design your own furniture, sources to locate the plans for most of the furniture pieces are included,

ISBN: 978-1-56523-369-0

384 Pages, Paperback

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