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With Saw, Plane and Chisel: Building Historic American Furniture With Hand Tools by Zachary Dillinger at Abbey's Bookshop,
With Saw, Plane and Chisel: Building Historic American Furniture With Hand Tools
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Zachary Dillinger

With Saw, Plane and Chisel

Building Historic American Furniture With Hand Tools

Zachary Dillinger

$59.99

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English
Popular Woodworking Books
19 December 2016
DIY: carpentry & woodworking
Build furniture the way your ancestors did!

Do you enjoy the satisfaction of creating things entirely by hand? Immerse yourself in the world of traditional woodworking as period furniture expert Zachary Dillinger walks you through the hand-tool-only construction of six pieces of classic American furniture. From preparing stock by hand to period-correct joinery methods, you'll learn how our forefathers built furniture--and why they did things the way they did. Within these pages you'll find-

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An overview of the historical development of major furniture styles from the 1960s through to the mid-19th century--and the European influences from which they evolved. .

Instruction for period-correct woodworking techniques. .

Six detailed furniture projects covering popular period styles. .

Traditional approaches to finishing touches including insights into upholstering by renowned teacher Michael Mascelli and advice from Nancy Cogger of Londonderry Brasses for choosing period-accurate hardware. With Saw, Plane & Chisel shows you how period furniture was made, explains how furniture styles developed and in turn helps you build excellent, realistic heirloom pieces.
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Imprint:   Popular Woodworking Books
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 276mm,  Width: 209mm,  Spine: 15mm
Weight:   658g
ISBN:   9781440343391
ISBN 10:   144034339X
Pages:   176
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Zach Dillinger specializes in building period furniture with hand tools. He writes for numerous magazines and websites including his own, The Eaton County Woodworker. He lives in Charlotte, MI.

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