Making Antique Furniture Reproductions: Instructions and Measured Drawings for 40 Classic Projects
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Franklin H. Gottshall
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 16.6 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 438
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Making Antique Furniture Reproductions: Instructions and Measured Drawings for 40 Classic Projects
Making Antique Furniture Reproductions is a detailed woodworking guide by Franklin H. Gottshall. It provides step-by-step instructions and measured drawings for 40 classic furniture projects. This digital edition is a PDF file, available for instant download after purchase.
Designed for woodworkers and furniture enthusiasts, the book covers essential cabinetmaking skills. It also explains finishing techniques and the use of period hardware. Each project includes the measurements needed to build a faithful reproduction.
Book Overview
Making Antique Furniture Reproductions was originally published as Reproducing Antique Furniture by Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, in 1971. This Dover edition, first published in 1994, is an unabridged republication. The original color frontispiece appears here in black-and-white.
Gottshall supplies measured drawings and photographs for projects in Queen Anne, Chippendale, Sheraton, Hepplewhite, Duncan Phyfe, and Early American styles. The 438-page digital PDF is arranged for practical use at the workbench.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Fundamentals of cabinetmaking and woodworking
- Instructions for furniture finishing and hardware
- Measured drawings for 40 classic projects
- Tables, desks, beds, cupboards, chests, mirrors, and chairs
- Period designs from Queen Anne, Chippendale, Sheraton, Hepplewhite, and Duncan Phyfe
- Photographs of completed reproductions and workshop pieces
Why This Book Matters
This work preserves traditional furniture-making knowledge in clear form. Its measured drawings let modern makers study historical pieces without handling the originals. For students, restorers, and collectors, it remains a useful reference on American period furniture.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 16.6 MB |
| File Size (Bytes) | 17426149 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 438 |
| Author | Franklin H. Gottshall |
| Original Title | Reproducing Antique Furniture |
| Original Publisher | Crown Publishers, Inc., New York |
| Original Publication Date | 1971 |
| Publisher | Dover Publications, Inc. |
| Publisher Location | Mineola, N.Y. |
| Edition | Dover edition, first published in 1994 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780486161648 |
| LCCN | 93-48643 CIP |
| Dewey Decimal | 684.1’042—dc20 |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. You can access the PDF after purchase. It works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and other compatible reading apps.
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How do I receive the book after purchase? The PDF is available for instant download from your account after purchase.
Will a physical book be shipped? No. This is a digital edition only, and there is no shipping.
Which devices can I use to read it? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and other compatible reading apps.
Add this collection of measured drawings to your woodworking library and start building a faithful reproduction today.
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