Book Description
“The perfect guide for anyone working with his hands.”—Log Homes Illustrated. A renowned rustic furniture-maker captures the experience of a hands-on workshop and the simplicity of a popular craft. Comprehensive how-to photos, instructions, and many inspiring examples encourage anyone who can hammer a nail to create attractive and practical rustic furniture.
About the Author
Warwick, NY
Rustic Furniture Workshop FROM THE PUBLISHER
"...the perfect guide for anyone working with his hands."--Log Homes Illustrated. From sticks, twigs, and other found wood--nature's beautiful treasure--put together great-looking and brilliantly simple chairs, tables, screens, and more...in just a weekend! A renowned rustic woodworker, whose love of the art is absolutely irresistible, reveals the secrets of transforming the plain into the exceptional. With his straightforward, friendly instructions and easy techniques for cutting, mortise-and-tenon joinery, and wood weaving, even the completely inexperienced can enjoy the satisfaction of making furniture. It all begins with a 7-foot ladder: all the other projects, from a four-panel room divider to a garden arbor to a bentwood armchair, build on its basic construction principles. Throughout, galleries exhibit a range of work by professionals, designed to inspire and instruct, and boxed features highlight pertinent information. A very special extra: several of the most creative specialists in rustic woodwork generously offer their personal time-tested tips on finishing, the best tools, and safety procedures.
SYNOPSIS
"The perfect guide for anyone working with his hands."--Log Homes Illustrated. A renowned rustic furniture-maker captures the experience of a hands-on workshop and the simplicity of a popular craft. Comprehensive how-to photos, instructions, and many inspiring examples encourage anyone who can hammer a nail to create attractive and practical rustic furniture.
FROM THE CRITICS
Internet Book Watch
Dan Mack's Rustic Furniture Workshop is a superbly presented compendium of do-it-yourself woodworking, furniture making projects using a variety of "found" materials including simple sticks, twigs, and branches. From tables and stools to a bookcase or room divider, clear instructions are provided for each project, along with detailed "how-to" photos and inspiring examples. The required tools are explained and fundamental techniques such as drilling and simple mortise-and-tenon joinery are carefully explained. If you are a woodworker looking for unique, challenging, and inspiring projects for a weekend, browse through the pages of Dan Mack's Rustic Furniture Workshop!