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Illustrated Cabinetmaking
Describes how to make joints and assemble doors, drawers, and other elements, and provides plans for specific furniture projects
374 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 1998
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April 30, 2011
This book is an incredible reference for furniture makers. It is divided into three main parts, any one of which alone would make this worth reading.
The first is on woodworking joints. I've read other more specialized books (such as Woodwork Joints) that contain more, but those are seldom used things like scarf joints and puzzle joints. This has everything a furniture maker would need, in good detail. It is well organized by function rather than method of construction.
The second part is on using those joints to make furniture parts, like frame-and-panels, tabletops, doors, drawers etc. He covers in detail the common constructions, and their pros and cons.
The third part is the largest part of the book, and is made up of exploded drawings of various tables, chests, cabinets, and beds. Other than chairs and sofas, I think it has almost any type of furniture you could think of.
The first is on woodworking joints. I've read other more specialized books (such as Woodwork Joints) that contain more, but those are seldom used things like scarf joints and puzzle joints. This has everything a furniture maker would need, in good detail. It is well organized by function rather than method of construction.
The second part is on using those joints to make furniture parts, like frame-and-panels, tabletops, doors, drawers etc. He covers in detail the common constructions, and their pros and cons.
The third part is the largest part of the book, and is made up of exploded drawings of various tables, chests, cabinets, and beds. Other than chairs and sofas, I think it has almost any type of furniture you could think of.
May 13, 2024
A useful set of plans organized by type. A skilled worker could build from these plans and interested collectors can learn typical construction forms to aid in evaluating antiques.
I did find a couple of decent night stand plans. A good starting point.
I did find a couple of decent night stand plans. A good starting point.
January 5, 2025
Excellent reference
April 4, 2008
This is a must-have for people looking to start building furniture. It explores all the styles, joinery, and techniques from 18th century to today.
May 29, 2013
A must have for furniture builders.
September 3, 2020
This book is full of helpful illustrations. Great read!
February 10, 2022
What's not to like? Practical, visual examples of hundreds of pieces. Bound to inspire many projects down the road.
August 19, 2022
Great blown-up pictures of all the pieces needed to construct different furniture pieces
March 2, 2016
An excellent reference for a novice cabinet maker. A compendium of definitions, techniques, tips and plans for specific furniture and cabinet projects. The chapters are clear and simply written and start with technical information about wood, it's grain and how it shrinks and swells with changes in humidity...and in turn, the effect that has on building a piece of wooden furniture. It goes on to joinery techniques, construction techniques and styles and then finally to more projects than I can name but several of which I plan to build in the coming months. All in all, Bill Hylton provides clear writing for understanding by new and intermediate carpenters and cabinet makers.
January 6, 2022
Great visual of all the woodworking universe from joints, styles and almost any type of furniture.
Even though it is not a project guide, you could use this book as a regular reference for ideas, review and techniques.
Even though it is not a project guide, you could use this book as a regular reference for ideas, review and techniques.
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