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Tables: Outstanding Projects from America's Best Craftsmen (Taunton Furniture Projects Series) (by Anthony Guidice)

As a type of project, tables have perhaps the broadest appeal of any piece of furniture because they are relatively simple to build. From a professional woodworker, here are ten projects - from simple bedside tables to more involved drop-leaf tables - fully illustrated and explained with 124 color photos and 79 B&W illustrations. A chapter is also devoted to general construction strategies.

Tables and Chairs (The Best of Fine Woodworking) (by Fine Woodworking)

Dining Tables: Outstanding Projects from America's Best Craftsmen (by Kim Carleton Graves, Masha Zager)

(Reviewer) - I am an amateur wood worker, recently retired to the mountains from the music business in Los Angeles, so I was looking for interesting projects. This book is perfect for challenging my skills and tweaking my learning curve. I am currently building the boat shaped pedestal table, but modifying it by making it smaller by 3/4 and taller by 9". It will be used as an altar in a contemporary worship service (in the round) for my former church in No. Hollywood CA.

The book's instructions and ideas are very easy to follow, my only problem has been refiguring the compound angles in the pedestal due to my modifications. The illustrations and layout diagrams are first rate. Thanks to the author Kim Graves for a most enjoyable read.

In the Modern Style: Building Furniture Inspired by the 20th Century Tradition (by Fine Woodworking)

With its clean, minimalist lines and functional approach to design, modern-style furniture has experienced a resurgence in popularity. Like the other books in Taunton’s In the Style series, this book covers the style’s background and hallmark design elements, shows how to build a variety of pieces, and shares woodworking techniques. 270 color photographs and illustrations are included.

Beds (by Jeff Miller)

A bed is one of the most significant pieces of furniture in most homes, ranking with the dining room table as a major purchase or project. Beds: Step-by-Step begins with a discussion of bed-making basics, including building bed components, sizing, foundations, and hardware.

Each project chapter contains cutting lists, an exploded drawing, and a studio shot of the finished project. Also included are finishing tips and techniques and assembly instructions.

These projects, all designed by the author, include a small first bed, a Shaker-style bed, a Craftsman-style bed, a pencil post bed, a platform bed, the Windsor bed, the City bed, a sleigh bed, and a bunk bed. The skills required range from simple joinery techniques to challenging bending methods, all carefully explained in step-by-step instructions.

Beds and Bedroom Furniture: The Best of Fine Woodworking (The Best of Fine Woodworking)

In these 23 articles from the pages of Fine Woodworking magazine, you'll see bedroom furniture in a variety of styles. Pieces range from a graceful Queen Anne lowboy that serves as a dressing table to a spectacular sleigh bed. In between there are bureaus, tables, and a crib. In all, you'll find something here to grace just about any bedroom, whatever style it might be.

Desks: Outstanding Projects from America's Best Craftsmen (Taunton Furniture Projects Series) (by Andy Charron)

In essence, desks are tables built for some kind of paperwork, yet they come in a variety of pleasing styles. From an expert woodworker, here are plans and complete instructions for building a stand-up desk, a lap desk, a draftsman's table, a computer desk, a roll-top desk, a partner's desk, and more. Features 124 color photos and 79 B&W illustrations.

Simply Beautiful Boxes (by Doug Stowe)

(Reviewer) - In his second book, Simply Beautiful Boxes, Doug Stowe clearly illustrates his love for wood and woodworking by providing insight into his design process and clear illustrations of technique to aid and teach other aspiring box makers. Mr. Stowe's book provides inspiration and step-by-step illustrations for creating fifteen distinctly different boxes that range from utilitarian to functional art. His method of teaching and emphasis on safety will aid craftsmen of all skill levels.

Box-Making Basics: Design, Technique, Projects (by David M. Freedman)

(Reviewer) - This book is definitly written for those of us that are just starting out in the field of box making. Freedman is what I refer to as a "Master". He not only can do it, he can teach it. I found myself constantly saying to myself, "so thats how ya do that, man thats easy". With enough projects and plans to keep you busy for months, and clear instructions on how to accomplish some very nice decorative touch's, this book is must read for anyone who is just getting started making decorative box's. I really like the way he incorporates the "little" things that really help you along, but probably would have taken me years to think of. Great book, can't give it a high enough rating.

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making (Complete Illustrated Guide Series) (by Doug Stowe)

Taunton's Complete Illustrated guide to Box Making presents both small and large projects. This book covers how to create boxes in different shapes, Japanese puzzle boxes, and band-sawn boxes. 500 color photos are featured in this clear and comprehensive woodworking guide.

Creating Beautiful Boxes With Inlay Techniques (by Doug Stowe)

(Reviewer) - Doug Stowe's beautifully photographed book clearly stands heads and shoulders other woodworking box books. Stowe's designs range from the simple to the complex, in a variety of styles, with an emphasis on contemporary and Arts-and-Crafts. I am usually suspicious of books with step-by-step instructions, as I am a relatively advanced woodworker. However, I found Stowe's construction hints helpful and decidedly not tedious. Stowe also breaks the book up with personal essays, which make it a big step up from an arm-chair picture book. The book is fun to read, as well as look at.

Stowe appeared to also write the book to give confidence to the novice. The photography is excellent. One thing I found especially good is one can get a feel for tolerances required for given operations by looking at the photos. One can tell that the finished product is going to be a success, even if a splinter is off here and there, which gives confidence to the novice-- reason being that too often those lacking experience put off trying harder techniques because they have feel for how "perfect" work must be in order to achieve success.

Another strength of the book is that the boxes made are all significantly different, embodying different techniques. This is a good step in the right direction from previous box books, which give umpteen variations on a single theme.

If you're going to buy one book about making wood boxes, this is the one to pick.

Building Beautiful Boxes With Your Band Saw (by Lois Keener Ventura)

(Reviewer) - I received this book as a Christmas gift and was immediatly impressed with the photography and layout of the book. Ms Ventura is a fine writer and waste's no time in getting you hooked into the art of bandsaw boxes. I had often admired boxes made with bandsaws but had not quite figured out how the whole process was accomplished. This book covers it all, equipment and tools needed, selecting materials, laminating, layout, cutting and finishing. The resource section is a bonus. As an added bonus she supplies you with the templates for a good number of her famous designs, with tips to allow you to accomplish the fit and finish they each deserve. They are all designed to be made with a standard 14" bandsaw and one of the best hints is, she use's one blade for everything. She suggests alternate methods for shaping and sanding if you do not possess some of the machines that she routinely uses and encourages you to use your own imagination and creativity. I have been making jewelry boxes and toy boxes for some time now, and while I enjoy making them sometimes I wish I could get away from the standard "square" box. This book has shown me a definite alternative and I will be adding bandsaw boxes to my list of projects. Great book, can't rate it high enough.

Treasure Chests: The Legacy of Extraordinary Boxes (by Lon Schleining, Randy Orourke)

Treasure Chests traces the fascinating evolution of the boxes that have held the things that people valued most throughout history. For thousands of years, chests have gone to war and to sea, journeyed with us across entire continents, and protected the possessions we hold most dear in our very own homes. From tool chests to toy chests, this book celebrates how extraordinary a box can be when it is meant to hold the things we cherish most. Featuring over 250 color photographs, the book also details more than 100 chests from museums and private collections.

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