Making Japanese-Style Lamps and Lanterns [Paperback]

Edward R. Turner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 21, 2003

Nothing is quite as beautiful as the Japanese lamp or lantern. Edward Turner gives both novice and experienced woodworkers the ability to create remarkable lighting devices including bedside, overhead, freestanding, and outdoor lamps. All designs come with detailed instructions and rich color photographs. Projects are rated, with something for every level of ability.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Hartley and Marks Publishers (January 21, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881791989
• ISBN-13: 978-0881791983
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #274,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #67 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Furniture

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61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Do not try this at home., October 16, 2004

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This review is from: Making Japanese-Style Lamps and Lanterns (Paperback)

I ordered this book and began to study the diagrams and directions. I soon found that the diagrams and the directions are not the same.The diagram will show a piece cut at 14 inches the directions say cut the same piece at 14 3/4 etc... these kinds of inconsistancies are numerous in every project and if you study the pictures it is clear that the person who built these lamps did not follow his own directions. This book was very poorly put together. I have bought many books with project plans and have never bought one with as many mistakes throughout the whole book.

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A slight problem with measurements, September 28, 2004

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This review is from: Making Japanese-Style Lamps and Lanterns (Paperback)

I agree that the designs are beautiful, but one must really review the cutting measurements and material supply measurements before attempting to construct any of these lamps. I am currently building the Wisteria (Fuji) Floor Lantern and have found numerous errors in specs. I am a novice woodworker, but even I can spot these errors.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for ideas, May 11, 2005

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Jesse A. Howard - See all my reviews
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I built the lantern depicted on the cover of the book first which looks beautiful. Other lanterns throughout the book are equally beautiful. The plan measurements, however, do not match the diagrams. Of course, I didn't catch this until after I made all my cuts and started putting it together. The lack of description only compounded my frustration. If you're interested in this book, I'd advise you to use it as a basic guide. You'll have to fill in the blanks yourself. All in all, the book provides exquisite examples of Japanese lamps so I'm glad I bought it.