192 pages, 152 black and white illustrations, 8 pages of colour illustrations. An unique approach to the problems of becoming a professional furniture maker and designer. Includes a short history of The Cotswold School and the birth of the Craft Furniture Movement, with a Chronology and Bibliography. Covers setting up a professional shop, equipment and finances, including costing and estimating. The major part of this excellent book is devoted to design, and includes working to commission, training, techniques and projects. Very readable, comprehensive and altogether excellent. Still a classic work of reference by one of England's foremost 20th century craftsmen.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

CABINETMAKING : THE PROFESSIONAL APPROACH

Publisher

Stobart & Son Ltd, London

Publication Date

1986

Language

English

ISBN 10

085442024X

ISBN 13

9780854420247

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Near Fine

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192 pages with 152 figures

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"The techniques chapter contains a lot of wisdom from an experienced woodworker. In particular, the section on drawer construction is, as the Brits say, 'brilliant.'" --ToolReviews.ca

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Peter and Rosemary Trinder are retired PBFA members, and trade on-line from The Loft at Trinders', Malting Lane, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8NW. In addition to selling a wide variety of uncommon books, they also sell quality designer fashion, clothes and accessories largely from the latter part of the 20th Century; fashion and fashion books are listed at 20thcenturyfashion.co.uk. We also maintain an archive site at trindersfinetools.co.uk, where we list quality tools, particularly Norris and similar infill planes, that we have sold in the past.

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Trinders' Fine Tools
Trinders, Malting Lane, Clare, Sudbury, CO10 8NW, United Kingdom

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