Shaker Furniture

In the Shaker Style: Building Furniture Inspired by the Shaker Tradition (In The Style)

Fine Woodworking,Tim Schreiner
Everyone admires Shaker furniture for its beautifully simple craftsmanship. This volume collects articles on Shaker furniture from back issues of Fine Woodworking magazine. It includes about 10 projects with measured drawings, for the novice to advanced woodworker, plus technical discussions, historical articles and inspirational photos.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Part One: STYLE & DESIGN
The Origins of Shaker Furniture: Jean M. Burks
Elements of the Shaker Style: Chris Becksvoort
Shaker Built-In Furniture: Tim Rieman
Designing on the Go: A Coffee Table Takes Shape: Peter Turner
A Modern Makeover for a Shaker Linen Press: Peter Turner

Part Two: PROJECTS & TECHNIQUES
The Shaker Revolver: Mario Rodriguez
Shaker Sewing Stand Remains Stylish, Practical: Robert Treanor
Build a Shaker Round Stand: Chris Becksvoort
Building a Strong, Light Carcase: Garrett Hack
Build a Bookcase with Doors: Chris Becksvoort
Build a Wall Shelf: Peter Turner
Desktop Storage: Chris Becksvoort
Workbenches in the Shaker Tradition: Steven Thomas Bunn
Break Out of the Bathroom Vanity Box: Ian Ingersoll
Shaker Tall Clock: Robert Treanor
Shaker Oval Boxes: John Wilson
Molding that Stays Put: Chris Becksvoort
Weaving Shaker Tape Seats: Glenn A. Carlson

Part Three: INSPIRATION
Slat-Back Armchair: Glenn A. Carlson
Shaker-Inspired Corner Table: Eric Gesler
Cherry Side Table: Peter Turner
Dining Table in the Shaker Style: Cees Otte
Shaker Collector's Cabinet: Chris Becksvoort
Shaker-Style Apothecary Chest: Thom Duprex
Entertainment Center: James DeSalvo
Entertainment Center on a Tight Budget: Paula Garbarino
A Shaker-Inspired Cupboard: Aaron Hiltebeitel

Contributors
Credits
Metric Equivalence Chart
Index

150 pages, 8.5x11, 150 photos & 70 dwgs, color section, softcover
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