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ISBN 10: 1561583987
ISBN 13: 9781561583980
Author: Editors of Fine Woodworking
Introduction: The Arts & Crafts Revival
• Origins and philosophy of the Arts & Crafts movement
• Key figures and makers (Gustav Stickley, Greene & Greene, Charles & Henry Greene, etc.)
• Defining "Craftsman Style" furniture — aesthetics, materials, craftsmanship
Chapter 1: Tools, Materials & Workshop Setup
• Essential tools (hand tools & power tools)
• Types of wood and their properties (oak, cherry, maple, walnut, etc.)
• Hardware, finishes, joinery — what makes it authentic
• Workspace layout, safety, and workflow
Chapter 2: Design Principles & Proportions
• Simplicity, function, honesty of materials
• Proportion, scale, balance in furniture design
• Motifs, forms & ornamentation typical of Craftsman tradition
Chapter 3: Joinery & Structural Techniques
• Mortise and tenon joints
• Dovetails, finger joints, etc.
• Frame-and-panel, tongue-and-groove construction
• Reinforcement, stretchers, bracing
Chapter 4: Hands-on Projects: Beginning Pieces
• Simple side table / stool
• Arts & Crafts inspired shelf or bookcase
• Small cabinet
Chapter 5: Signature Pieces: Chairs & Tables
• Morris chairs, mission-style chairs
• Dining tables & extension tables
• Coffee tables, end tables with characteristic Craftsman-style legs and joinery
Chapter 6: Casework: Cabinets, Dressers, & Sideboards
• Design & layout for practical storage
• Doors, drawers, hardware integration
• Paneling, beadboards, inset elements
Chapter 7: Special Features & Decorative Details
• Inlays, carved panels, leaded glass, metalwork accents
• Exposed joinery and pegged ornamentation
• Patinas, finishes & stain techniques to evoke the era
Chapter 8: Finishes, Textures & Hardware
• Types of finishes: oil, varnish, shellac, lacquer, wax
• Natural vs tinted finishes
• Hardware styles: hinges, pulls, knobs — classic vs contemporary
Chapter 9: Adapting Craftsman Style for Modern Living
• Smaller spaces, modular furniture
• Combining old & new — mixing styles while preserving integrity
• Sustainable materials and adapting traditional techniques
Chapter 10: Planning & Workflow Strategy
• From concept sketch to final piece
• Templates, pattern drafting, scale drawing
• Project budgeting, time estimates, resource planning
Chapter 11: Showcasing & Caring for Your Pieces
• Photography, display, placing in interior spaces
• Maintenance, repair, refinishing over time
• Passing on furniture — heirloom quality and legacy
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