Illustrated Cabinetmaking: How to Design and Construct Furniture That Works (Fox Chapel Publishing) Over 1300 Drawings & Diagrams for Drawers, Tables, Beds, Bookcases, Cabinets, Joints & Subassemblies
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Illustrated Cabinetmaking: How to Design and Construct Furniture That Works (Fox Chapel Publishing) Over 1300 Drawings & Diagrams for Drawers, Tables, Beds, Bookcases, Cabinets, Joints & Subassemblies Details
Review This book is the "Gray's Anatomy" of woodworking.Illustrated Cabinetmaking, by Bill Hylton, is a visual reference to take the guesswork out of designing kitchen cabinets, desks, bookcases and chests by applying the time-honored dimension and ergonomic standards presented. It features hundreds of drawings, which provide "classic" solutions to age old construction problems. For example, the book presents at least five ways to hang a drawer and four ways to attach a table top. A section covers more than 100 joints, while the "subassemblies" section explains how to use those joints to assemble tabletops, doors, drawers and more. The Furniture section explains how to combine joints and subassemblies to construct more than 100 pieces. It also provides rule-of-thumb design standards, such as the height of a dining table and the depth of kitchen cabinets, tips for altering designs, and sources for locating published plans.With more than 100 project plans for everything from tables to beds to built-ins, woodworker Hylton's (Router Magic) exhaustive primer, whose original, 1998 edition is now out of print, still has great value for any woodworking collection. He begins with a brief introduction to period style, then covers joinery in depth. There are no glamour shots, only clear, black and white drawings for assembly and measurements. Exploded view drawings highlight each piece's details and special features. Because of the few instructions on construction, this is not a book for beginners; rather, it is a collection of patterns with citations to additional offerings in other books and publications. For the advanced woodworker, it is a treasure trove of project ideas. Recommended for woodworking collections in any library. Read more From the Back Cover DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT FURNITURE THAT WORKS WITH THE HELP OF THE MOST COMPLETE VISUAL GUIDE EVER PUBLISHED. IT'S ALL HERE: Ideas and Inspiration. A visual source of information ranging from furniture styles and dimensions to joinery. The essence of more than 100 classic furniture pieces is captured in highly detailed, exploded drawings. Standards. Take the guesswork out of designing kitchen cabinets, dining tables, desks, bookcases, and chests by applying the time-honored dimension and ergonomic standards shown here. Options and Alternatives. With more than 150 joints and subassemblies at your fingertips, you'll be able to easily alter appearance or construction of any project. Construction Solutions. More than 1,300 drawings take you inside the furniture and show you classic solutions to age-old problems, such as: hanging a drawer, attaching a tabletop, and pegging a mortise. Plans. If you don't have the time or inclination to design your own furniture, sources to locate the plans for most of the furniture pieces are included. Read more See all Editorial Reviews
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Here is another book on furniture making that seems to be re marketed for Cabinet Making. For that reason only four stars, as I wasn't born yesterday. Evidently Cabinet Making books are outselling all other furniture making books, hence the cross marketing. What this book does well is show every type of traditional glue joint you might possibly need to make cabinets and other furniture, but it is not set up for those who want to be guided through making their own kitchen cabinets. However using this book for learning joinery, if you master what is taught here: what joint to use and why to use it. You will be able to make your own cabinets and design them yourself. You won't need a layout plan.It seems like some of the reviewers expect that for the price of the book they should get all the details of the author's plans as well, which is unrealistic. Once you learn the joinery, you will have confidence that you can DIY. If you want more modern applications of hardware for drawers and doors, get David Getts, "Cabinet Doors and Drawers" it is the best guide for "Cabinet Making" I own.
