Here is today's list of other books I would like to go to a new home:
“The Country Home” by Time-Life Publications. This is large book of country home decorating photos. It shows many good projects you might want to build but there’s no methods or drawings, just photos.
“Country Furniture” by Time-Life Publications. Photos of very nice furniture built in the late 1700s to late 1800s. This is a good book for ideas on what to build. It does not have construction drawings or dimensions.
“American Country Furniture… Projects from the Workshops of David T. Smith. This was written by Nick Engler and Mary Jane Favorite. Lots of measured drawings in this book and well worth reading. Over 400 pages of furniture and how to make them.
“The Gentleman & Cabinet-Maker’s Director” by Thomas Chippendale. First printed in 1762 in England, this book was the pattern book for many early cabinetmakers in America as well as England. This is a re-print of the third edition of this very important book showing hundreds of drawings and construction patterns. Taken by Ken
A three volume set titled "Shop Drawings of Shaker Furniture & Woodware" by Ejner Handberg. Lots of drawing and plans with measurements in these small paperbacks. Taken by Ken
“The Forgotten Arts & Crafts…Skills from the Bygone Days” by John Seymour. This big book shows how things were done in the old days and features lots of woodworking methods. A fun book to read. Taken by David V Asperen
“The Art of the Painted Finish for Furniture & Decoration” by Isabel O’Neil. It’s a book on antiquing, lacquering, gilding and faux finishes and how to do them with modern materials and tools.
“American Painted Furniture 1660-1880” by Dean A Fales, Jr. and Robert Bishop. This is a classic that I found at a library sale years ago. Has hundred of photos and drawings of
painted furniture but no construction methods, plans or measurements. A nice reference book.
“Picture Framing & Wall Display… Fabrics, collections, crafts, photographs” by Sunset Books. This is a good how-to-do-it book on framing with lots of construction methods, drawings and techniques.
“Baths and Kitchens” by Fine Homebuilding. This shows how to do many woodworking and well as other projects like plumbing around the home. Like all publications from Taunton Press, this we a very well-done book.
“The Manual of Veneering” by Paul Villiard. A book published in 1968 and is a good intro to veneering.
“The Art of Marquetry” by Craig Vandall Stevens. Has many illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to create photos from wood veneers. A very nice book on this subject. Taken by Ken
“Celebrating our 90th Anniversary” by Israel Sack Inc. This book shows full color photos and discusses a hundred or more pieces of furniture that played a significant part of their history in acquiring and selling antiques.
“American Furniture 1620 to the Present” by Jonathan L. Fairbanks and Elizabeth Bidwell Bates. A 600 page tome showing hundreds of pieces of furniture and a discussion of each piece’s history and use. The photos are mostly of documented pieces and give the maker’s name and location. This is a very good history book on American furniture and the evolution of styles.
“Handcrafted Cabinetry… Professional Designs and Practical Techniques” by Robert A Yoder. Lots of construction drawings, materials lists and how-to explanations on this 390 page book.
“Restoring Wood” by Barron’s Educational Series (Spain). This is the English translation. This book is good for showing how to repair, restore or conserve very old wood furniture. Full color photos fill these 160 pages which show step by step methods of wood restoration. If you are into antiques or want to make furniture look old, this is a good source book. Taken by Dave V Asperen
“Appalachian White Oak Basketmaking… Handing down the Basket” by Rachel Nash Law and Cynthia W. Taylor. A 300 page book about the history of baskets in the mountains and how they were made. Many great illustrations of techniques used.
“Wooden Planes and How to Make Them” by David G Perch and Roberts S. Lee. Just like the title says. Dozens of planes illustrated and how you can make them. Taken by Nathan
“Traditional Toys… Over 20 Classic Designs for Woodworkers” by George Buchanan. This is a how-to-make-it book with many construction details and not only photographs but measured drawings. Taken by David V Asperen
“Woodcarver’s Pattern & Design Book” by E.J. Tangerman. It’s full of photographed carved objects and the patterns to follow if you want to carve them. Taken by David V Asperen
“Encyclopedia of Country Furniture” by Candie Frankel. Has hundreds of photos, mostly full color, show furniture styles evolution but does not have plans, construction techniques or measured drawings.
“American Cabinetmakers… Marked American Furniture from 1640 to 1940” by William C. Ketchum, Jr. This is one of the most important antiques books ever to be published. It’s the first book to catalog and illustrate all known American wood furniture pieces that bear signatures, labels, brands, impressions or ink stamps of their makers.