Making Swedish Country Furniture And Household Things

The 35 woodworking projects in this book come directly from Sweden¿s past, and the original pieces can be seen in Swedish museums. Many of the pieces evoke familiar early American styles, but with a distinctive Swedish touch. The projects include small and easy-to-make things such as a plate rack, child¿s stool, tray, and simple cutting boards. Others are larger and more challenging, like the stepladder, the armchair with turned arms and legs, the shelf with built-in drawers, and the sturdy country bed. Each piece is photographed and every detail is accurately described. Step-by-step instructions and expertly drawn how-to diagrams are given for every project. There are also instructions for traditional Swedish finishing, painting, and staining methods.

Updated and Expanded! Beginning woodworkers are constantly stymied by the apparent need for thousands of pounds worth of tools to start their hobby. Once they have the tool, they face a learning curve to understand how to use the tool. The next problem is finding wood to build the projects. Not everyone has a lumberyard nearby. This book shows you how to build quality furniture projects that can be completed by any woodworker with a modest (but decent) kit of tools in less than two days of shop time, and using raw materials that are available at any home center. The enclosed tool manual explains all the tools and shows you how to perform the basic operations in a step-by-step format.

Build quality furniture fast and simple! Beginning woodworkers (or experienced woodworkers who are looking for a weekend project) can accomplish these builds quickly. • Each project requires minimal woodworking experience and only hand and portable power tools--no need for expensive equipment. • These projects use only readily available materials that are easily found at your local home center, saving you lots of time and a few headaches. • Within these pages you'll also find a helpful training manual for choosing and using recommended tools--it's the perfect guide for building your skills as a woodworker. • Learn to build a variety of tasteful and functional items for the home including furniture, shelving and storage.

An indispensable guide to country furniture from around the world -- care tips, quality checklists, wood type chart, and international sources.