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(More customer reviews)Although many of the plans in this book are largely derived from Wood Magazine articles (I compared the Morris chair plans), I really appreciate two things they've done to enhance the original articles:
1. The book includes jigs such as a table saw tenon jig that makes it much easier to make Arts and Crafts furniture (with so many mortise and tenon joints). I built this jig before starting the Morris chair and it works well.
2. The combination of the multi-issue plans such as the Morris chair and its companion ottoman and coffee table. While the words are the same, they've reformatted them along with the pictures so it looks like a book rather than a reprint of old articles.
My only quibble is that they didn't use a lay-flat binding, so I have to put something on top of the open page or use a book holder to keep it open. With lay-flat bindings being readily available (e.g., O'Reilly books are a good example), I don't see why they don't use them for project books like this one.
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Simple, beautiful, and handmade: that’s the philosophy behind the Arts & Crafts style. These magnificently fashioned pieces can be costly to buy-but Wood® magazine shows you how to create these elegant chairs, tables, sofas, beds, and other decorative accessories yourself. Here are the magazine’s finest articles on the subject, gathered in one place and abounding with exploded drawings, patterns, plans, and how-to photos. You’ll see how to make the distinctive, sturdy, and visible joinery that defines the Arts & Crafts look; select the right brackets, hardware, and accents; make a quartersawn figure stand out; add the perfect finish; and choose appropriate upholstery. A Selection of the F&W Book Club.
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