Projects range from simple, square stools to more challenging chairs and benches with compound joints. You'll learn how to use the best tools for the job to cut all types of must-know chair joinery, simple turning techniques, upholstery and more....Chairs are the most frequently used furniture pieces in a home. They help us gather for meals, socialise with friends or simply relax at the end of the day. But chairs also can be a bit daunting to make because most involve complex angled joints. In this book we take the anxiety out of chairmaking by presenting simpler projects and offering shortcuts and expert tips that show readers exactly how to make chairs that are comfortable, sturdy and attractive. You'll find 11 handsome chairs for indoors and out, 5 stylish benches and 2 classic stools. The book also includes technique instruction that will show you several ways to ""cheat"" at chairmaking, including how to use a table saw to scoop a chair seat and to even out the length of chair legs....Build your skills as you build solid seating!
