Doug Stowe

Rustic Furniture Basics (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Build timeless furniture with simple tools, natural materials, and hands-on confidence. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or a seasoned woodworker seeking a return to the basics, Rustic Furniture Basics is your essential guide to crafting durable, beautiful pieces with character and charm. Master woodworker Doug Stowe walks you through ten foundational projects that teach the core techniques of rustic furniture making-using branches, logs, and reclaimed wood to create one-of-a-kind tables, chairs, benches, and more. Inside, you'll find:

• Step-by-step instructions for building furniture with traditional joinery and minimal machinery.
• Tips on sourcing and preparing materials, including how to work with irregular shapes and natural textures.
• Guidance on finishing techniques that enhance the wood's natural beauty while ensuring long-lasting results.
• Projects that build skills progressively, helping you gain confidence with each piece you complete.

Rooted in sustainability and craftsmanship, this book celebrates the beauty of imperfection and the satisfaction of building something with your own two hands.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Abrams
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Oktober 2009
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798896843382
• Artikelnr.: 74941232

Autorenporträt

Doug Stowe, a professional woodworker for over three decades, is known for his decorative boxes, incorporating natural materials and North American hardwoods. He is the author of several books, including Beautiful Boxes, Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making, and Basic Box Making. He has also appeared in two feature-lengthd DVD videos. Stowe teaches woodworking in his hometown of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as well as at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking. He is a several times winner of the Vaughn Golden Hammer Awards for excellence in home and workshop writing.