192 pages, 152 black and white illustrations, 8 pages of colour illustrations. An unique approach to the problems of becoming a professional furniture maker and designer. Includes a short history of The Cotswold School and the birth of the Craft Furniture Movement, with a Chronology and Bibliography. Covers setting up a professional shop, equipment and finances, including costing and estimating. The major part of this excellent book is devoted to design, and includes working to commission, training, techniques and projects. Very readable, comprehensive and altogether excellent. Still a classic work of reference by one of England's foremost 20th century craftsmen.

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Title: CABINETMAKING : THE PROFESSIONAL APPROACH
Publisher: Stobart & Son Ltd, London
Publication Date: 1986
Language: English
ISBN 10: 085442024X
ISBN 13: 9780854420247
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Devoted to design principles, influences, appreciation, and application, this fully illustrated manual presents a thoroughly unique approach to becoming a professional furniture maker and designer. Examples of work suitable for both batch production and one-off commission work are discussed, as well as the tools and machinery required for a variety of working situations. Business efficiency methods are also explored, including the available professional help such as accountants and solicitors who may ease the paperwork side of running a business, in addition to the promotional aspects—exhibitions, press coverage, gallery display, and photography—that are so essential to growth. This handbook is indispensable to any self-employed craftsman, student, or woodworker looking to start a business.

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Alan Peters is an award-winning woodworker with more than 45 years of professional experience.

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Peter and Rosemary Trinder are retired PBFA members, and trade on-line from The Loft at Trinders', Malting Lane, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8NW. In addition to selling a wide variety of uncommon books, they also sell quality designer fashion, clothes and accessories largely from the latter part of the 20th Century; fashion and fashion books are listed at 20thcenturyfashion.co.uk. We also maintain an archive site at trindersfinetools.co.uk, where we list quality tools, particularly Norris and similar infill planes, that we have sold in the past.

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