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A Woodworker's Guide to Making Traditional Mirrors & Picture Frames

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i bought this book hopeing to learn something about building picture framing, what i wanted an what i got was not even close. if you are a woodworker "which i am" an just looking for some woodworking plans to go by then this is for you. But if you are like me an wanting to learn something new to add to your portfolio, than this is not the book for you.
my advise is to keep looking. at the same time that i bought this book i also bought home book of PICTURE FRAMING by Kenn Oberrecht, as soon as i finish i'll let you know how that goes.....

This book uses kits to begin with not from scratch. I had no use for it.

I had borrowed this book several years ago. Needing to use it again I decided to purchase a copy. The book came in short order and was all I expected.

The book was okay, I was looking for something to help me build picture frames and this was ONLY mirrors. I don't think anyone would like to build picture frames that look like that. I think the author put that in there to sell more books.

The Fox Chapel Publishing Company is the premiere publisher of books for dedicated home woodworking enthusiasts and special project carpenters. Woodworker's Guide To Making Traditional Mirrors & Picture Frames by John A. Nelson showcases a series of 18 woodworking projects for making 18th and 19th century mirror and picture frames. From Small Looking Glass (c. 1790); to Early Looking Glass (c. 1800); to Victorian Wall Mirror (c. 1865); to Chippendale Wall Mirror (c. 1875), these patterns are detailed and presented with easy-to-follow instructions. Enhanced with tips on specialized tools (as well as tools commonly found in home woodworking shops), Woodworker's Guide To Making Traditional Mirrors & Picture Frames will prove to be a popular and appreciated addition to any home woodworking hobbyist's personal reference collection.

A wonderful book. I enjoyed it much. I received it in record time. It was a great buy and I appreciate the good service.