Tables You Can Make: From Classic to Contemporary (Best of Wwj) - Softcover

"Woodworker's Journal"

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565233611 ISBN 13: 9781565233614

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

Selected from the "Woodworker's Journal", these classic tables have been chosen for their ability to serve many functions around the house. Appropriate for beginner to intermediate woodworkers, the designs include a Shaker sewing stand, a butcher block kitchen island, a graceful cherry tea table, a trestle dining table and a coffee table. All the projects have been test built by experts and are presented with detailed instructions and colour photographs, exploded drawings, lists of required materials and complete finishing options. Helpful sidebars offer tips for selecting the right wood, saving time, and avoiding costly mistakes.

About this title

About the Author

Woodworker's Journal is a leading woodworking periodical read by more than 500,000 active woodworkers. Intended for craftsmen of any skill level, it has been published for over 30 years and is considered a premier source of woodworking information.

From the Back Cover

Look inside any home and you'll see tables at the heart of daily life. A table is where the family gathers, where the remote control is stashed, and where pockets are emptied at the end of the day. And, if you look inside a woodworker's home, you'll probably find hand-made tables in practically every room; not only because they're useful, but because they're one of most enjoyable projects to build. Now, with Tables to Make and the help of Woodworker's Journal, America's leading woodworking authority, your woodworking customers can enjoy the satisfaction of building something both functional and beautiful for their family. From a sturdy kitchen table, to an ingenious coffee table, to a classic side table -- this book delivers 20 beautiful and useful projects that will adorn every room in the home. Plus, all the projects have been test built by experts and are presented with detailed instructions and color photos, exploded drawings, lists of required materials, and complete finishing options to ensure the finished piece is both great-looking and long-lasting. What's Inside: " 20 attractive and useful tables for every room " Comprehensive material lists " Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions " Detailed technical and exploded drawings " Helpful quick tips from the experts

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565233611
• ISBN 13: 9781565233614
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160