Well-known studio furniture makers contribute some of their most successful designs for this book about building tables. Aimed at serious hobbyists, Making Contemporary Wooden Tables guides the woodworker through projects that build skills and offer a range of innovative solutions for table design. A variety of technique sections inform readers about project planning, efficient tricks with stationery tools, biscuit joinery, and attaching table tops to legs. The 18 projects--in styles ranging from traditional to contemporary--include side tables, coffee tables, stacking tables, nesting tables, dining tables, outdoor tables, plant stands, and consoles. Clear, often witty instructions written by an experienced woodworker, designer, and teacher lead the reader through each project. Color photographs and working drawings show the way to professional-quality results. An imaginative gallery section inspires readers' creativity.
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Ever yearn for an on-site expert-mentor who could lead you through all the ups and downs of a hobby? Stender, through his unique, personalized narrative, proves himself a bonafide coach for the amateur woodworker. (And it seems no surprise that he earned a Ph.D. in English before turning to woodworking.) He cajoles, praises, applauds, and prods--"Have you rubbed and waved all the parts of the table? . . . I won't write one more word until you're done"--all in the best interests of his readers. He has coaxed five other professionals to give of their mission, moderne, arts and crafts, and Shaker-inspired table designs. Every project includes a list of materials and supplies, a cutting list, and written and photographic instructions; absolutely nothing is left to anyone's imagination in this "wood's worth" of knowledge. Barbara Jacobs
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Thomas Stender is a designer/craftsman whose furniture--once described as "Shaker on acid"--is widely shown, published, and collected. He also writes, edits, and illustrates books about woodworking. He lives in Orchard Park, NY
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Oooohhhh! Neat book!,
This review is from: Making Contemporary Wooden Tables: 18 Elegant Projects from Designer/Craftsmen (Paperback)
I don't know why I like this book so much, but I do.It's a photo gallery of beautiful tables, with reasonably detailed instructions on how to make each of them. Some are very simple, others too complex for this weekend warrior, but all are fun to view and the different styles used in their construction. Buy the book, it's worth it if for no other reason than sheer inspiration.
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