Making Chairs & Tables

Making Chairs and Tables is a practical collection of woodworking projects from Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine. This digital edition is available as a PDF and offers 131 pages of plans and guidance. You can download it instantly after purchase.

The book gathers designs for chairs, tables, and related furniture. It features work by Arthur Cross, David Gregson, Richard Jones, Mark Ripley, and other makers. Each project explains the construction methods used by the designer.

Book Overview: Making Chairs and Tables

This collection was first published in 2001 by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd. It presents a range of projects selected from the magazine, with full instructions and construction drawings. The designs vary from a simple telephone table to a round extending dining table.

The book is intended for woodworkers and furniture makers. It includes tables, dining chairs, side tables, a writing desk, a dressing table, and a pair of settees. Every project shows a different approach to design and making.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Step-by-step instructions for building chairs and tables
• A simple telephone table by Arthur Cross
• An expanding dining table with curved underframing by David Gregson
• A hall table in maple and Santos rosewood by Richard Jones
• An extending dining table in American oak by Mark Ripley
• Country kitchen table and chairs by Kevin Ley
• Construction drawings and millimetre-to-inch conversion tables

Why This Book Matters

Chairs and tables are among the most common projects in furniture-making. The projects in this collection show how different makers solve similar design challenges. Readers can learn from their techniques, including joinery, timber selection, and shaping methods.

The book also reflects the broad range of work featured in Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine. It offers practical reference material for both new and experienced makers.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF works with desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices that support PDF reading.

It can also be read using Kindle apps and other common reading software. You can store it on your preferred device for easy access in the workshop.

FAQ

How do I access the book after purchase? You can download the PDF instantly from your account after checkout.

Will a physical copy be sent? No. This is a digital product and there is no shipping.

What devices can I use? The PDF is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and smartphones.

Add this project book to your woodworking library and keep a practical reference for your next chair or table build.