Call number
PR/VA GO
Collection
Publication
New York : Dover Publications, 1994.
Description
Superb, step-by-step guide enables even beginners to build masterpieces by Chippendale, Sheraton, Hepplewhite, Phyfe, other celebrated craftsmen. Fundamentals, tools, woods, hardware, joinery, dovetailing, finishing, much more. Remarkably detailed and precise construction drawings with exact measurements and full explanation of all procedures. Over 500 illustrations.
Language
Original publication date
1971
Physical description
xiv, 240 p.; 31 cm
ISBN
0486279766 / 9780486279763
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