Country Woodworker How to Make Rustic Furniture, Utensils, and Decorations

by Hill, Jack; Merrell, James

• ISBN13: 9780811815895
• ISBN10: 0811815897
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-02-01
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

Now in paperback, this immensely popular and stylish how-to book provides practical information and design advice for artists, craftspeople, and woodworkers of all levels of experience. Step-by-step instructions for eighteen projects detail how the work can be carried out using simple tools and mainly traditional methods. Handsome color photographs illustrate and identify a wide range of rustic furniture and artifacts. There is also a brief history about each piece and a handy tools and techniques resource section. With Country Woodworker, anyone can add beauty and charm to his or her home.

Author Biography

Jack Hill is a craftsman, teacher, and author who specializes in traditional woodworking. He writes a monthly column and contributes regular articles to the magazine Practical Woodworking.

James Merrell is one of the top interior photogrpahers in Britain, and is internationally known for his work in magazines usch as House and Garden, House Beautiful, and Elle.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Living With Wood	8	(6)
Living Rooms	14	(30)
Candle Box	22	(4)
Milking Stool	26	(4)
Decoy Duck	30	(4)
Candle Stand	34	(4)
Side Table	38	(6)
Wood Outside	44	(28)
Bird House	50	(4)
Five-Board Bench	54	(4)
Traditional Whirligig	58	(6)
Rocking Chair	64	(4)
Rustic Chair	68	(4)
Kitchens & Dining Rooms	72	(32)
Spoon Rack & Spoons	86	(4)
Scoops & Ladles	90	(4)
Cutting Boards	94	(4)
Wall-Hung Cupboard	98	(6)
Bedrooms & Bathrooms	104	(28)
Shaker Shelves & Pegboard	116	(4)
Hooded Cradle	120	(4)
Blanket Box	124	(4)
Folk Bed	128	(4)
Tools & Techniques	132	(16)
Wood Guide	148	(2)
Template Patterns	150	(6)
Directory of Suppliers	156	(2)
Index	158	(2)
Acknowledgements	160