Publisher's Synopsis
The Classic American Furniture Series is designed to acquaint our readers with the history, design and methods of construction of the most popular styles of furniture making. Each book contains furniture projects that include facts and history about the piece, technical illustrations, cutting and hardware lists of parts needed for the piece, along with step-by-step photos with captions demonstrating how to build each piece of furniture. The classic grace of the Shaker style is captured in twenty timeless furniture projects in this new book by master craftsman Kerry Pierce. With step-by-step photos and Pierce's clear instruction, readers will discover how to build each unique creation, including an armed rocker and a straight back chair; a drop-leaf table and a sewing desk; hanging boxes, bentwood boxes, clothes hangers and more. Beginning and advanced woodworkers alike will find creative inspiration and helpful instruction in this guide to gorgeous and stylish furniture.
