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Shelves, Cabinets and Bookcases
From the Editors of Fine Homebuilding & Fine Woodworking

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

In this collection of recent articles from Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding, accomplished craftsmen contribute their advice on building sturdy and attractive bookcases and shelves and also provide instruction for the special design requirements of built-ins and entertainment centres. The 16 projects, in a wide array of styles, offer enough variety to suit any taste and skill level.

Price: £12.99

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Illustrated Cabinetmaking
by Bill Hylton

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

Featuring each piece in highly-detailed, exploded drawings and applying time-honoured dimensions and ergonomic standards, this comprehensive visual sourcebook takes the guesswork out of furniture joinery, assembly, dimension, and style. Woodworkers of any skill level will benefit from more than 1,300 crisp and detailed drawings that explain classic solutions to age-old problems, and cover hundreds of pieces of furniture.

Price: £14.99

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Tables You Can Make
From the Editors of Woodworker's Journal

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

Selected from the pages of Woodworker’s Journal, these classic tables have been chosen for their ability to serve many functions around the house. Appropriate for beginner to intermediate woodworkers, the designs include a Shaker sewing stand, a butcher block kitchen island, a graceful cherry tea table, a trestle dining table, and a coffee table designed to display a collection of objects. All the projects have been test built by experts and are presented with detailed instructions and colour photographs, exploded drawings, lists of required materials, and complete finishing options.

Price: £11.99

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Country Pine Furniture Projects
by Bill Hylton

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

Affordable, attractive, and timeless furniture for the home is made possible with this project guide that includes 32 easy-to-build classic country pieces, from small candle boxes and footstools, to a large Amish wardrobe and corner cupboard. Invaluable instructional features are also presented to drill down common woodworking techniques, such as routing dovetails or cutting a mortise and tenon joint, and simplify them in a sequence of photographed steps.

Price: £14.99

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Popular Woodworking's Arts and Crafts Furniture Projects

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

"Arts and Crafts Furniture" offers good-looking, quality furniture at a skill level that is approachable for most woodworkers.The style is second only to "Shaker" in terms of reader preference and "Popular Woodworking's Arts & Crafts Furniture Projects" focuses on popular pieces that are sure to appeal to woodworking enthusiasts of all levels.The bonus CD-Rom includes additional projects not featured in the book, as well as useful tips and technique articles.

Price: £18.99

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Woodworker's Guide to Veneering and Inlay
by Jonathan Benson

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

With this complete resource from professional furniture-maker and veneer specialist Jonathan Benson, you’ll learn how to re-create the beauty of exotic wood with veneer and in-lays. A series of step-by-step exercises will take you through all the techniques and culminate in four beautiful finished pieces: a dining room table, a wall mirror with shelf, a marquetry picture, and a parquetry design. Also included is a complete troubleshooting section for repairs and problems.

Price: £14.99

The Craft and Art of Bamboo
by Carol Strangler

Publisher Lark
Edition Paperback

Projects for the home and garden using this unusual and inspirational material. Projects include constructing fences, furniture and accessories for the garden and home. Full colour throughout.

Price: £12.95

Designing Furniture
Editors of Fine Woodworking Magazine

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

The articles in this book will help you understand the basics of designing for both form and function and learn approaches to planning your designs for successful construction. Inside the book, you'll find design inspiration - from Shaker to Arts & Crafts. Includes design strategies for coffee tables, sideboards and chests of drawers.

Price: £12.95

Making Great Furniture
F&C Magazine

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

This beautifully presented collection from Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine features 25 original projects conceived and presented here by some of the most respected names in the industry. Organised into four sections, this book represents each of the major styles of furniture design: Classical, Arts & Crafts, Traditional and Contemporary; making it an invaluable sourcebook for the amateur furniture maker who is eager to expand their knowledge and try new ideas.

Price: £19.95

Designing and Building Cabinets
Editors of Fine Woodworking

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

Whether for a kitchen, built-in storage or an elegant hutch, there are many ways to build a cabinet. In this book, Fine Woodworking contributors share their favourite methods for managing and building case pieces, including many ways to construct doors and drawers.

Price: £12.95

Building Small Projects
Editors of Fine Woodworking

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

Not only do small projects use less lumber, they make great gifts. This book offers a wide variety of woodworking gems on a smaller scale. There’s something here to inspire any woodworker, with projects ranging in complexity from simple, but elegant boxes to a carved and upholstered Chippendale stool.

Price: £12.95

Furniture Workshop
by Kevin Ley

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

This practical guide by Kevin Ley, is an essential reference to everything the keen furniture-maker needs to know. The down-to-earth technical advice section will provide you with sound, practical tips.

Price: £14.95

Kevin Ley's Furniture Projects
by Kevin Ley

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

A collection of wide-ranging, contemporary furniture projects for the beginner, and the more competent furniture and cabinetmaker, including an oak dresser and a Shaker-style tall clock.

Price: £14.95

Beds and Bedroom Furniture
Best of Fine Woodworking Magazine

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

Good bedroom furniture does more than give us a place to sleep or store things. These 23 articles show a variety of pieces from a graceful Queen Anne lowboy dressing table to a spectacular sleigh bed.

Price: £14.95

In the Craftsman Style
Editors of Fine Woodworking Magazine

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

Craftsman is one of the most popular decorating styles today, second to Shaker. These projects include traditional and not-so traditional pieces including computer tables and entertainment centres. Covers Style & Design, Projects & Techniques, and Inspiration, and includes hallmark design elements as well as necessary woodworking techniques.

Price: £19.95

In the Shaker Style
Best of Fine Woodworking Magazine

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

Shaker is the most popular decorative style for woodworkers and these designs will inspire you. Shows how to build a variety of pieces, as well as explaining the woodworking techniques common to their style.

Price: £19.95

The Shaker Legacy
by Christian Becksvoort

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

This book places it in its historical context and discusses the key elements in defining the Shaker style. Includes a photographic gallery of over 150 significant furniture pieces, many not previously photographed.

Price: £19.99

Making Country Furniture
by George Buchanan

Publisher Batsford
Edition Paperback

George Buchanan shows you how to create 15 pieces of country furniture that include a trinket box, a sleigh bed, a corner cupboard, a child’s chair and a trestle table. Basic woodwork tools and skills are all you need as the step-by-step instructions and illustrations help you through all the making stages from preparation of timber to marking out, from cutting joints to assembly. The techniques are made easier with problem-solving sections and helpful hints and tips.

Price: £14.99

Making Classic Country Chairs
by David Bryant

Publisher Batsford
Edition Hardback

Drawing on the best of both American and British chair-making traditions, Classic Country Chairs gives practical guidance on making the classic regional chairs made by individual craftsmen, small family concerns and groups of chair makers in the 18th and 19th centuries.With detailed plans and step-by-step instructions for 14 classic country designs ranging from a Shaker Rocker to a Windsor scroll-back chair, this is a practical guide to making beautiful hand-crafted chairs that will be treasured by generations to come.

Price: £17.99

Bookcases
by Niall Barrett

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

At the heart of this book are 11 projects covering a range of styles and levels of difficulty. A chapter on general construction strategies will help the reader understand the practical issues involved in designing bookcases.

Price: £19.95

Shelving and Storage
Editors of Popular Mechanics Magazine

Publisher Sterling
Edition Paperback

Introducing 30 easy-to-build shelving and storage projects from television cabinets to blanket chests. Each project comes with inspiring photographs, exploded diagrams, materials lists and detailed instructions.

Price: £14.99

Carcass Furniture

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

This inspiring compilation of carcass furniture projects offers practical guidance, with some refreshing and innovative approaches. Learn the tricks of the trade from established cabinetmakers, most of whom are professional furniture makers with a wealth of expertise to share.

Price: £14.95

Chests of Drawers
by Bill Hylton

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

Features beautiful projects in a wide range of styles from America's finest cabinetmakers. Each of the seven projects include clear instructions, measured drawings and cut lists.

Price: £19.95

Desks
by Andy Charron

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

The desk is now an essential piece of furniture in any home, and there is at least one desk here that every woodworker will want to make. Projects include a Shaker lap desk, a bookstand, a writing table and a traditional pedestal desk.

Price: £19.95

Woodworker's Guide to Making Traditional Mirrors and Picture Frames
by John A Nelson

Publisher Fox Chapel
Edition Paperback

Learn the basics behind cutting wood for mirrors and frames with this essential guide. Beginning with simple frame construction and moving on to more complex designs, Nelson takes you step-by-step through every part of the process to ensure woodworking success.

Price: £12.95

Dining Tables
by Kim Carleton Graves

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

Dining Tables features nine attractive, practical projects in a variety of different tables to suit any taste: Country, Shaker, Colonial and Queen Anne. These projects include cutting lists and measured drawings.

Price: £19.95

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction
by Andy Rae

Publisher Taunton
Edition Hardback

This step-by-step and alphabetically arranged guide to furniture construction techniques is set to become THE woodworking encyclopedia every woodworker will want. With detailed contents, visual maps, cross-references and indexes it covers the many construction methods and tools and gives up-to-date coverage of new tools and techniques.

Price: £31.95

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing and Installing Hardware
by Bob Settich

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

This book covers the entire range of hardware used in woodworking and a wide range of common household applications including locks, pulls and handles. The series features many quick access guides including visual maps for each section, helping the reader quickly find the exact information he needs.

Price: £19.95

Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Period Furniture Details
by Lonnie Bird

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

Taunton’s most successful series ever launched expands to include an illustrated, step-by-step guide to the essential techniques for creating the signature details characteristic of 18th century furniture.

Price: £19.95

Children's Furniture Projects
by Jeff Miller

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

A mix of traditional and contemporary designs provide accessible and tasteful projects, for a childhood's worth of furniture that will be treasured and passed on to future generations.

Price: £19.95

French Polishing
by Philippa Barstow

Publisher
Edition Paperback

Covering every aspect of polishing and repolishing all types of furniture and woodwork, both antique and newly made, this practical guide gives advice on materials and techniques, going right back to basics. Unlike any book before, it shows how to tackle several individual pieces of furniture, from a chest of drawers in walnut to a mahogany bureau, and the different problems they pose. Dozens of before-and-after colour photographs really show the outstanding results you can achieve.

Price: £15.99

Building Traditional Kitchen Cabinets
by Jim Tolpin

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

Learn how to build premium cabinetry of superior quality in your own shop...from layout and design to installation and final adjustment. Jim Tolpin simplifies the process of building cabinets by using modern hardware and joinery systems that are fast and foolproof to execute. He shows how to construct easily handled cabinet modules and how to customize face frames, doors, and drawers in the style you choose.

Price: £16.95

Building Your Own Kitchen Cabinets
by Jere Cary

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

Thinking about re-doing your kitchen or building a new one from scratch? This book will get you started and help you do the right job. Learn about preparing material estimates and cutting lists, buying wood and hardware, and finishing the final piece, with over 150 illustrations.

Price: £16.95

Building Kitchen Cabinets
by Udo Schmidt

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

With the techniques that the author demonstrates and explains in this book, you can incorporate custom details in your cabinets to make them even more distinctive and get exactly the sizes you want. Arched doors, custom cornice treatments, oversize pantry cabinets, and solid wood end panels are just a few special options to consider.

Price: £16.95

Making Rustic Furniture
by Daniel Mack

Publisher Lark
Edition Paperback

Making furniture from twigs, sticks, logs, driftwood, and scrap timber is one of the most rewarding and least intimidating forms of woodwork. Here is an endless source of ideas plus step-by-step projects. Illustrated techniques for gathering wood, selecting tools, and assembling chairs, tables, benches, birdhouses, settees - even building an outdoor arbour.

Price: £14.95

Rustic Furniture Workshop
by Daniel Mack

Publisher Lark
Edition Paperback

From sticks, twigs and branches create great-looking chairs, tables, screens, and much more in just a weekend! Easy instructions and techniques for cutting, mortise-and-tenon joinery, and wood weaving, mean that even the complete beginner can enjoy making rustic furniture.

Price: £14.95

The Art of Rustic Furniture
by Daniel Mack

Publisher Lark
Edition Paperback

Contains a scrapbook history of rustic furniture, a gallery of contemporary furniture makers, information on materials, tools and suppliers plus step-by-step instructions to help you create your own designs.

Price: £14.95

Tables and Chairs
Best of Fine Woodworking Magazine

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

28 articles from the pages of 'Fine Woodworking' magazine. Try your hand at a dining table that expands to seat 14 or just a simple end table; a bowback Windsor chair or a sturdy Morris. Contains techniques that can be applied to other endeavours, plus a whole menu of joinery techniques.

Price: £12.95

Pine Furniture Projects for the Home
by Dave MacKenzie

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

Make 12 stylish and essential pieces of domestic furniture using inexpensive, readily available pine and basic woodworking tools. Projects include kitchen cupboards, bed headboard, blanket chest and a chest of drawers.

Price: £14.95

History of Furniture
by Michael Huntley

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

This indispensable collection takes you on an exciting journey from ancient times all the way up to the 1900s. Discover everything you need to know about furniture from eras such as the Tudor period, Italian 18th century and English Regency.

Price: £19.95

Treasure Chests
by Lon Schleining

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

A highly visual guided tour of the world’s most ancient and enduring furniture form—the chest—this book includes fascinating historical examples as well as outstanding modern chests. Beautifully photographed, each of the more than 100 extraordinary chests included in this book has an amazing story to tell.

Price: £19.95

Traditional Furniture Projects
Best of Fine Woodworking Magazine

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

Share the woodworker's knowledge of design, proportion and techniques. Each of the 20 classic projects have complete drawings and detailed construction techniques. With in-depth information of fine period pieces such as a Shaker-style end table, pencil-post bed, and a Windsor chair.

Price: £14.95

Arts and Crafts Furniture
by Kevin Rodel & Jon Binzen

Publisher Taunton
Edition Hardback

Written by a well-known maker of craftsman-style furniture, this book will enlighten readers about the design and construction of both historical and contemporary Craftsman furniture.

Price: £29.95

David Charlesworth's Furniture Making Techniques - Vol. 1
by David Charlesworth

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

David Charlesworth's furniture-making techniques are explained and illustrated step-by-step, stressing fine detail whilst retaining a down-to-earth approach. The text is based on a series of articles from "Furniture & Cabinetmaking" magazine.

Price: £14.95

David Charlesworth's Furniture Making Techniques - Vol. 2
by David Charlesworth

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

The second volume of David's highly regarded work. With 180 full colour photographs of the finished products, the approach this book takes to the art of furniture making is a combination of analytical, practical and innovative views, where woodworkersof all levels are challenged alike.

Price: £14.95

Built-In Furniture
by Jim Tolpin

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

Room-by-room Jim Tolpin takes readers through the complete process of designing and constructing built-in units, from window seats and couches to bookcases, cupboards and cabinets. It also shows you how to harmonise permanent furniture in your homes.

Price: £19.95

Joinery, Shaping & Milling
Best of Fine Woodworking

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

Learn the first three steps in building furniture: milling, shaping and joinery. Learn about smoothing, flattening and edging; making curved pieces; milling complex shapes; constructing basic and modern joints; mortises, tenons and dovetails, and much more.

Price: £14.95

Furniture Projects with the Router
by Kevin Ley

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

A new collection of Kevin Ley’s projects from Furniture & Cabinetmaking and The Router Magazines. Projects include practical, gracefully proportioned pieces for every room in the house. The clear explanations with exploded diagrams and detailed photographs will help you make furniture to be proud of.

Price: £14.95

Benches, Chairs & Beds
by Editors of Woodworkers Journal

Publisher GMC Publications
Edition Paperback

If you're a woodworker who loves to create home furnishings that are both beautiful and practical, then you'll truly value this collection of furniture projects. Benches, Chairs & Beds: Practical Projects from Shaker to Contemporary features 18 handsome, functional designs for you to build, each with a distinct purpose - or two. Among the many useful projects, you'll find a handy bench that doubles as a storage chest, a step stool that converts to a comfy kitchen seat and a fold-down bed that features a drop-leaf desk. Selected from the pages of Woodworker's Journal, the most trusted name in woodworking, these popular projects represent every furniture style from Shaker to contemporary, from classic American Adirondack to English garden. Each project includes detailed plans, expert instructions and helpful tips to ensure that, when the dust clears, your finished piece is a well-built, beautiful addition to your home.

Price: £11.99

Cabinets & Storage Solutions
by Editors of Woodworkers Journal

Publisher GMC Publications
Edition Paperback

Practical, versatile, and great to build, cabinets are one of the most popular of woodworking projects. Now, Cabinets & Storage Solutions: Furniture to Organize Your Home brings you 16 of the best storage-furniture designs from some of the finest woodworkers - all selected from the pages of Woodworker's Journal, the most trusted name in woodworking. From a simple toy chest, to an innovative angler's cabinet, to an elegant cherry china closet - this book delivers plenty of creative solutions for your home storage problems. Plus, there are projects suitable for every woodworking skill level - from the enthusiastic beginner to the seasoned professional. Each project includes detailed plans, expert instructions, and helpful tips to ensure that your finished piece is both great-looking and long-lasting.

Price: £11.99

Cabinetmaking: A Foundation Course
by John Bullar

Publisher GMC Publications
Edition Paperback

Much like a traditional apprenticeship, this jargon-free guide presents all the information you’ll need to get started with this rewarding craft. With John Bullar as your teacher and guide, work your way through sections on choosing and storing timber, using and maintaining hand tools, creating precision joints, an introduction to laminating and veneering and finally a look at basic machinery. Ten great practice projects are designed to put to the test all that you have learnt – starting with a simple oak stool and progressing through to more challenging work. So, if you are a beginner, trainee or student of cabinetmaking – or you simply want to brush up on your skills, then everything you need can be found in this complete foundation course.

Price: £16.99

Making Furniture: Projects and Plans
by Mark Ripley

Publisher GMC Publications
Edition Paperback

In this inspirational compilation of projects and plans from Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine, quintessential British cabinetmaker Mark Ripley offers practical guidance, with some refreshing and innovative approaches and tricks of the trade. Mark’s furniture has classic vernacular lines which give it broad appeal, and his work is achievable and not too challenging for a competent furniture maker. With projects ranging from a simple dining table to a grand, more ambitious Robert Adams-style breakfront bookcase, there is something here for all tastes and abilities. 30 varied projects are each explained fully and complemented with fine photography and detailed plans.

Price: £19.99

Building Furniture for Country Living
by Jim Stack

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

This book contains all the instruction needed to make 15 country-comfort furniture projects that will add warmth and style to any home. Compiled from furniture makers with decades of experience, this book features furniture designs that will teach any aspiring furniture maker all the essential techniques and design considerations needed to make furniture. Complete with step-by-step photos with captions, measured drawings, and complete cutting and hardware lists, woodworkers will find everything they need to make their own comfort furniture within these pages. Contributing builders include Glen Huey, Kerry Pierce, Bill Hylton and more.

Price: £16.99

More Garden Woodwork in a Weekend
by Richard E Blizzard

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

Richard Blizzard explains clearly and simply how to construct a whole array of indispensable and stylish garden items using straightforward materials and techniques. It features eighteen stunning garden projects to be completed in a weekend from the master of accessible and achievable woodworking. Full step-by-step instructions throughout are accompanied by easy-to-follow drawings and superb colour photographs of the finished projects. Each new technique is introduced progressively, allowing beginners to build their confidence and more experienced woodworkers to embark upon new challenges.

Price: £12.99

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