Arts & crafts furniture anyone can make

232 Pages·2010·11.54 MB·English

by  Thiel

ARTS & CRAFTS FURNITURE ANYONE CAN MAKE
DAVID THIEL
ARTS & CRAFTS FURNITURE ANYONE CAN MAKE. Copyright © 2010 by David Thiel. Printed
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Thiel, David, 1962-
Arts & crafts furniture anyne can make / by David Thiel — 1st ed.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-4403-0673-0 (pbk : alk. paper)
eISBN 13: 978-1-4403-1401-8
1. Furniture making — Amateurs' manuals. 2. Woodwork — Amateurs' manuals. I. Title. II. Title: Arts
and crafts anyone can make
TT195.T55 2010
684′.08 — dc22
2010034810
SENIOR EDITOR: Jim Stack
DESIGNER: Brian Roeth
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Mark Griffin
PHOTOGRAPHER: David Thiel, Al Parrish (project openers)
PHOTOGRAPHER: David Thiel, Al Parrish (project openers)
ILLUSTRATOR: Jim Stack
METRIC CONVERSION CHART
TO CONVERT TO MULTIPLY BY
Inches Centimeters 2.54
Centimeters Inches 0.4
Feet Centimeters 30.5
Centimeters Feet 0.03
Yards Meters 0.9
Meters Yards 1.1
READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
To prevent accidents, keep safety in mind while you work. Use the safety guards
installed on power equipment; they are for your protection.
When working on power equipment, keep fingers away from saw blades, wear
safety goggles to prevent injuries from flying wood chips and sawdust, wear
hearing protection and consider installing a dust vacuum to reduce the amount of
airborne sawdust in your woodshop.
Don't wear loose clothing, such as neckties or shirts with loose sleeves, or
jewelry, such as rings, necklaces or bracelets, when working on power
equipment. Tie back long hair to prevent it from getting caught in your
equipment.
People who are sensitive to certain chemicals should check the chemical
content of any product before using it.
Due to the variability of local conditions, construction materials, skill levels,
etc., neither the author nor Popular Woodworking Books assumes any
responsibility for any accidents, injuries, damages or other losses incurred
resulting from the material presented in this book.
The authors and editors who compiled this book have tried to make the
contents as accurate and correct as possible. Plans, illustrations, photographs and
text have been carefully checked. All instructions, plans and projects should be
carefully read, studied and understood before beginning construction.
Prices listed for supplies and equipment were current at the time of
publication and are subject to change.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
David started woodworking at an early age by using the drill press in his father's
woodworking buisness to drill holes in blocks of scrap wood on Saturdays. He
eventually started actually building recognizable items as he worked with and
for his father through high school and college.
A degree in English Literature shifted his sights to journalism, but he was
never far away from woodworking, eventually opening his own custom
woodworking shop for a few years.
In the mid-90's he found a blending of both worlds, going to work for Popular
Woodworking magazine as an editor, builder and tool reviewer.
He took on a side job as host of the DIY Network's Tools & Techniques (still
playing somewhere out in space), and in the beginning of the new millenia he
started working at his current position as Executive Editor with Popular
Woodworking Books.
David lives in Cincinnati, Ohio and still enjoys checking out a new tool,
whenever possible. You can visit his web site at www.theshopofthecrafters.com.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
As an author, whenever I refer to “my” book I always feel uncomfortable. While
it certainly is my book, there are always others who deserve recognition for its
creation.
First is to my family. My wife, Patti and all five kids, Dillon, Danielle,
Shannon, Ben and Zach, who put up with my disappearing into the garage to
build something. There were too many weekends lost to “the book” that could
have been family time.
I'll again thank Patti, first for her love — then for her design direction and
input on all the projects. Even if it was just a comforting “that looks great” (and
there were many more in-depth discussions), her support through the project was
extremely important; so I dedicate this book to her. Thank you, babe.
Thanks to Jim Stack, my editor, who I've known for over thirty years, in a few
different roles. His patience and quiet support (and excellent illustration work)
kept me from chewing my nails too far.
And to my designer Brian Roeth, again for patience and for allowing me to
gently nudge the design, even though he knew where he was going.
Thanks also to my e-mail critic, Jeff Korbman, for his instightful read of the
nearlyfinished manuscript.
A big thank you to Steve and Kit for letting us use “the house of many rooms”
as background for the opening photos.
And lastly, to my readers over the years, both with Popular Woodworking
Magazine, and in earlier books. Your feedback, both positive and “corrective”
gave me the recognition of the need for a book that offered time-and material-
consious woodworking projects that still looked good. I hope this book serves as
a thank you.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1 THE SECRET TO EASY FURNITURE MAKING
2 USING THE TOOLS
3 HORIZONTAL MIRROR
4 GAMBLE HOUSE MIRROR
5 OUTDOOR TABORET
6 PINE BOOKCASE
7 OUTDOOR TABLE
8 MANTEL CLOCK
9 LIMBERT CHAIR
10 ALL-WEATHER MORRIS CHAIR
11 STICKLEY SPLAYED TABORET
12 ENTRY HALL BENCH
13 HALL TREE
14 MACKINTOSH TABORET
15 LIMBERT BOOKCASE
16 HILL HOUSE TABLE