An illustrated reference guide to furniture making, including material characteristics and properties, necessary equipment, techniques, and tips on component co

A completely revised edition, covering every period and development to the present, the designers and makers, the woods and other materials, the architecture an

Bowett charts the species, sources, and history of the woods used in British furniture making from medieval times to the twentieth century. The main dictionary

Over 250 photographs and measured drawings for over 80 classic Shaker designs: cradle, dry sink, trestle table, lap desk, rocking chair, many more. 262 halftone

First published in 1970 this is highly regarded by woodworkers and is suited to the amateur and professional alike. It has been revised to take account of chang