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gizmodyne

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Want to build Craftsman style furniture? No-picture-s No-picture-s Click the pictures to enlarge them

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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GaryK

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posted 254 days ago

Nice looking book

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Peter O

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posted 254 days ago

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

-- Coffee is best with a fine layer of sawdust on top. -- http://www.north40custom.com

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rikkor

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posted 254 days ago

Thanks for the review of the book.

-- Maplewood, MN

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JC

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posted 253 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 - www.affyx.com

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Karson

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posted 253 days ago

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

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

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Grumpy

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posted 253 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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jeremy

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posted 253 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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posted 253 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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cajunpen

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posted 253 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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posted 250 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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posted 249 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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Greg3G

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posted 217 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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tenontim

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posted 211 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://tmuli.com

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