How to Build Modern Furniture: Vol. 1: Practical Construction Methods, Vol. 2: Designs and Assembly
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (608 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1535348046 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 332 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"It's a nice subject but the print quality is very poor" according to Aimee Munch. It's a nice subject but the print quality is very poor, the type is thick as are the technical drawings making them hard to follow. The book itself is flimsy and won't stand up to much use. Don't bother ordering this, hunt out the original books, they're readily available on used book sites
In Volume One: Practical Construction Methods, author Mario Dal Fabbro details the basics tools and methods of woodworking and furniture making. Profusely illustrated with detailed plans and drawings, the book brings together dozens of construction techniques and furniture plans, along with detailed construction advice for every step of the process. Fabbro came to the United States in 1948 and continued his design work for American manufacturers. In Volume Two: Designs and Assembly, he describes the tools and equipment needed for the novice to advanced woodworker, followed by methods of woodworking and an extensive catalog of furniture plans for the home.About the Author: Mario Dal Fabbro (1913-1990) was an Italian craftsman designer known for his functional, yet elegant, designs of contemporary furniture. Fabbro authored several books on furniture design and construction, and was a contributor to the do-it-yourself pages of many newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times and House and Garden.. Long out-of-print, the two volumes are now available in a single book. How to Build Modern Furniture, first published in two volumes in 1951 and 1952, is a classic, practical guide to making simple, well-proportioned furniture in the home workshop. During his long career, his output was pr