How To Build Shaker Furniture: The Complete Updated & Improved Classic
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (961 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1440313040 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The Shakers produced many incredible furniture objects that we continue to venerate today. This ongoing interest is the direct result of the inherent beauty of Shaker design—beauty that stems not only from form, but from superb workmanship, a commitment to utility and a total understanding of material.. For the woodworker the fascination is often rooted in the essential simplicity of the work. Interest in Shaker design is as strong today as it was when the first edition of this book was published in 1977, possibly stronger
Tom remains active in the business, along with three of his four sons.. Moser Cabinetmakers. During the early years of their marriage, Tom and Mary supplemented their income by purchasing old furniture, refinishing it in their home workshop, and reselling it. Tom Moser grew up in Chicago, learning to work with his hands from his father. What began as an intense exploration of craftsmanship has e
excellent resource. great photos excellent resource. great photos. made lap desk from plan in book. a must for every woodworker inspired by shaker furniture.. The best woodworking book I own Amazon Customer Over the years I've collected several woodworking books. I find this book one that I come back to again and again for ideas and inspiration. Unlike most of the project focused books on the subject, Moser communicated the tenants of the craft. He stresses the basics that you need to know to be successful whether it's a bed or a dresser you're building. This book just makes sense. When you combine it with a more technically detailed book like "Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking" you've pretty much covered the range of "stuff" you need to know. I have friends. A Customer said A wide-ranging discussion of Shaker furniture. In this book, Thomas Moser mixes instruction with philosophy, and both are much improved as a result. He lays out the Shaker philosophy early on in an effort to explain Shaker design, and then he shows how to realize the classic Shaker forms in clear, concise hand-drawn illustrations. This book recalls Eric Sloane's similar books about the technologies of early America; it's a must if you're interested in classic American forms.
Designs for chairs, bookcases, tables, and beds are included, each with a bill of materials and a number of illustrations. . Moser's work covers over 50 projects, based on the Shaker style, that unlike Lang's are not absolute reproductions but either near facsimiles or Moser's own adaptations. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library Journal Traditional American furniture styles have enjoyed an enduring popularity, which makes titles about them ideal choices for most collections. In the first half of the text, Moser provides an excellent introduction to the Shaker style and the techniques required to reproduce it. Both titles are excellent; Lang receives