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Review by gizmodyne posted 1578 days ago 3038 views 3 times favorited 15 comments Add to Favorites Watch
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This is an amazing book containing shop drawings of Stickley furniture. These are not plans, they are shop drawings.

The book is divided into chapters by room: dining, bedroom, etc.

I have built several of the projects in here including a small table and a mirror. I am in the process of building the Little Journey’s table and a large dining table as well.

There is a huge variety of projects.

In order to build a project you should be experienced in planning. I usually create my own cut list and plan of procedure.

The preface includes some tips on construction and finishing.

Highly recommended.

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne




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#1 posted 1578 days ago

Nice looking book

-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX

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#2 posted 1578 days ago

I’ve seen that book and thought about buying it. Thanks for the recommendation!

-- http://www.peteroxley.com -- http://north40studios.etsy.com --

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#3 posted 1578 days ago

Thanks for the review of the book.

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JC

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#4 posted 1577 days ago

I have a couple “shop drawings” books of shaker furniture – I really like these, it gives me enough of an idea to reproduce, but leaves my imagunation free on how to do the details. Thanks for the review!

-- JC - Central PA - http://affyx.com

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#5 posted 1577 days ago

Great review. Nice book. I’ve got it and its quite interesting.

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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#6 posted 1577 days ago

Thanks for the tip Gizmo. I will keep them in the memory bank.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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#7 posted 1577 days ago

I got this book as a christmas gift and I really like it. It’s a must have for anyone who is interested in Stickley furniture.

-- Jeremy, Saratoga, NY

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motthunter

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#8 posted 1577 days ago

i understand that this is one in a series of shop drawing books. They are quite useful if you want to build to original spec. They also help develop ideas for original work.

-- making sawdust....

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#9 posted 1577 days ago

Good review – now I have something else for the shop that I want to buy.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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Roz

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#10 posted 1574 days ago

Good review, I think I’ll try to find it on half.com

-- Terry Roswell, L.A. (Lower Alabama) "Life is what happens to you when you are making other plans."

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Bill

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#11 posted 1573 days ago

Thanks for the recommendation. I will take a look at it and see.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

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#12 posted 1541 days ago

Just ordered it….based on your recommendation of course. ;-) I’ll let you know what I think when it arrives. I’ve seen it around and it does have pretty good reviews.

-- Greg - Charles Town, WV

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#13 posted 1535 days ago

I have this book and while it is great for inspiration, beware of the measurements that Lang has listed, especially chairs. Some of them are quite small. There is a second volume to this book and I know that the morris chair measurements are on the small side, unless you’re only 5’ tall.

-- Tim-- http://www.tmuli.com

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Mark D.

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#14 posted 1305 days ago

Agreed, this is a great series. The pieces presented in the second volume: “More Shop Drawings For Craftsman Furniture” are also top notch. -Mark

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#15 posted 1206 days ago

I’ve got 3 of his books on this and they all are very helpful

-- Todd, Oak Ridge, TN, Hello my name is Todd and I'm a Toolholic, I bought my last tool 10 days, no 4 days, oh heck I bought a tool on the way here! †

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