Craftsman Furniture Projects (Best of WWJ) (EPUB) von Chris Marshall

Slatted Bookcases ----------------------------------- 9 by John English Simplicity meets beauty, function and sturdy construction in this versatile Gustav Stickley Craftsman style storage project. Vinter's Valet ------------------------------------------17 by John English This Gustav Stickley- inspired accent piece holds a full complement of wine glasses and champagne flutes, and it keeps a case of your favorite wine close at hand. Taboret Plant Stand----------------------------------25 By Mike McGlynn Fine woodworking doesn't have to take forever. This project will help sharpen your stock preparation and joinery skills without keeping your in the shape for a month of Sundays. Mission- Style End Table------------------------------31 By Chris Marshall There are many signature features of Mission- style furniture, but one of the more prominent details are mortise and tenon joints where the tenons show. Greene & Greene End Table----------------------------39 by Darrell Peart Regardless of your design tastes, every woodworker wants to build furniture that will stand the test of time. One sure bet for durability is Craftsman-stule engineering. Green & Greene Wall Mirror---------------------------46 By Mike McGlynn Take your shop skills to the next level with this Arts & Crafts style mirror. It's made of Honduras mahogany with ebony plugs decorating the joints. Arts & Crafts Picture Frame----------------------------53 By Sandra Newman and Joseph Ebler Our double-frame design features pinned mortise and tenon joints for durability. It's proportion, wood grain and warm finish contribute to a harmonious whole. Greene & Greene Serving Table-----------------------59 By Mike McGlynn Charles and Henry moved to Pasadena in 1893 and shortly thereafter created their own distinct archirectural style, which you can re-create in this fine table. Stickley-Inspired Dining Table--------------------------66 By Rick White Function and style, true tenets of the Arts & Crafts philosophy, are combined here to create a project that will last forever. Stickley-Inspired Leather-Top Desk--------------------75 By Brad Becker Modern methods and materials bring this white oak desk within the reach oif any woodworker's skills. Robinson Dining Table-----------------------------------83 By Mike McGlynn Graceful and lovely to look at, but demandng and rigorous to build, this multi-leaf Greene and Greene- inspired dining room table will test your skills. Greene & Greene Inspired Desk-------------------------95 By Mike McGlynn If you've dreamed of a signature piece in your home office or den, tthis handsome mahogany desk could well be it. Arts & Crafts Hutch--------------------------------------111 By Rick White A large piece of authentic Arts & Crafts furniture like this one could set you back thousands of dollars, and you'd never have the satisfaction of building it yourself. Arts & Crafts Wine Cabinet------------------------------121 By Chris Marshall This is a huge cabinet: the upper unit provides loads of shelf space for storing and displaying glassware, while the bottom stows a substantial collection of wine. Set of Arts & Crafts Dining Room Chairs----------------131 By Rick White This Gustav Stickley- inspired set of chairs incorporates several elements of his Craftsmand style: Quartersawn oak, housed tenons, pyramid plugs and leather upholstery. Wright-Inspired Stool-------------------------------------141 By Mike McGlynn The knowledge you'll gain from building these chairs is as sweet as the project you'll end up with, if you work carefully. Craftsman Style Rocking Chair----------------------------151 By Chris Inman Start with a classic design, meld fine machine joinery with a few hand tool operations, and you have beautiful Arts & Crafts chairs.

Timeless Designs and Trusted Techniques from Woodworking's Top ExpertsCreating furniture in the legendary Craftsman style -- attractive, functional pieces with the clean lines and the trademark joinery -- is easier than ever with this collection of 17 classic projects from the editors at Woodworker's Journal, (the most trusted name in the woodworking community.) Culled from the magazine's deep archives, these projects are perfect for woodworkers of any skill level; from those newly introduced to the popular Craftsman style to the advanced aficionados looking for more challenging designs. Among the projects featured are a slatted bookcase, side and arm chairs, tall stools, a wine cupboard, and much more. And, true to the Woodworker's Journal mission of both inspiring and informing, each project is accompanied by full-color images, detailed plans, expert instructions, and helpful tips to ensure your finished piece is of the highest quality and an instant classic.