3 comments about Shaker Style Wood Projects.

1. It is unusual for me to find a furniture design book where I like one of the designs offered. Out of the 30 designs offered in this book, I can easily see myself building 12 of them. While not exact reproductions of any work, they are modern tasteful designs true to Shaker functional simplicity. Clearly the best of any Shaker book I've seen.



2. I bought this book a while ago and thought it was wonderful - beautiful pieces! But then I actually tried to build one. MANY of the measurements were just plain wrong - to the point that the shelves wouldnt have been wide enough to reach the sides and the molding wasn't long enough to fit the sides and front. This may explain why they took it off the market so quickly - but disappointing nonetheless. Don't buy a copy unless you plan to redo the plans yourself!



3. The projects are beautiful, and if you just want to look at pretty pictures of furniture this book will deliver. Also, if you are sufficiently skilled--sufficient skill meaning that you are a lifelong professional woodworker--to duplicate a piece based solely on sight, this book might give you a few ideas for your next project. However, if you are anywhere in between--if you are a casual or hobbyist woodworker hoping to build these pieces, be forwarned:
   
   1.) The book explicitly assumes ownership or access to an array of woodworking tools and equipment that would cost tens of thousands of dollars and fill a three-car garage.
   
   2.) The descriptions and scant mechanical drawings misstate or, more often, simply omit critical dimensions.
   
   3.) Directions for fabrication and assembly are jargon-filled and casually gloss over details that can be accurately inferred only by a furniture maker with sufficient experience as not to need the book at all.
   
   Anyone who has ever been given driving directions which would only make sense to someone who already knew the route will instantly recognize the style of this book.

No comments about The Complete Guide to Restoring & Maintaining Wood Furniture & Cabinets.

1 comments about Smart Shelving & Storage Solutions.

1. This book give you all the basics that you need to start building cabinet and storage for the whole house. Danny gives you a series of projects that solve needs in each part of the house. From there you can build then as given or make modifications to fit your individual needs. I didn't realize that making cabinets could be so easy. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to get started in building their own cabinets.

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1 comments about Fast Furniture.

1. This book presents a quick and easy way to assemble great looking furniture. I've never had any trouble with any of the projects I've tried and I hadn't done any wood working before I got this book. I strongly recomend this book for beginning and experienced wood workers looking to make some nice contemporary furniture without spending an arm and a leg on wood.

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1 comments about A Beginner's Book of Carving Neckerchief Slides: Pins and Magnets.

1. the book arrived in excellent condition. I have used it to make several small carvings. This is an excellent book of instruction.

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