Stepbystep directions and ample illustrations help you understand the process. It isnt a standalone book for studying shaker furniture but it still has a fair amount to offer when you consider that edward and faith andrews along with ejner handberg and a few other early collectors really set the foundation of what we know about shaker furniture. Lee making authentic shaker furniture with measured drawings of museum classics por john g. Diy french bread box bread boxes, wooden bread box. Books can be purchased at the store, or ordered via phone at 800 81717, ext. I used this method to build a stool last fall, so i was comfortable with using it on a larger build. Shaker furniture is the one truly original american style of furniture. Making authentic shaker furniture is a thorough analysis of the shaker techniques. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. It may not be 100% authentic to shaker furniture, but its rock solid and works well. Buy a cheap copy of making authentic shaker furniture. Explains, illustrates criteria and techniques used by the shakers to design, construct and finish the furniture and crafts for which they are admired. The item youve selected was not added to your cart.
The first modern history of the shakers, written by the yale university professor who discovered the shakers, their furniture, music, art, and industries and spent 35 years reading original shaker manuscripts and other primary sources, as well as interviewing the thenliving shakers. This is a valuable book for those interested in making shaker furniture. Shakerinspired settee popular woodworking magazine. Woodworking lathe rolling pins wood working gifts for him. If not, be sure to check it out and download a few more, especially the latest one on shaker style furniture that is packed with general information on end table plans, coffee table plans, dining table plans and an overall table plan template. My indoor firewood box design is based on a log bin that was build by the shaker craftsmen at new lebanon, new york, during the early 19th century. These were attached to the box with ribbons that were looped and tied through small holes in the box.
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The book first chronicles and describes the shaker movement and the shaker way of living, worshiping, and working. The following reading list of books and publications includes books that are out of print and only available through public libraries. This splendid book describes and illustrates in detail how the shakers designed, built, and finished their furniture and household articles. Making authentic shaker furniture furniture making. Shea 1992, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The classic grace of the shaker style is captured in 20 timeless furniture projects in this new book by master craftsman kerry pierce. Making shaker furniture by barry jackson the book of shaker furniture by john kassay how to build shaker furniture by thos moser measured shop drawings for american furniture by thos moser includes some shaker stuff the shaker chair by charles muller and t. A close reproduction of a stool in john sheas book, making authentic shaker furniture.
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