Tables & Chairs
Tables & Chairs is a Popular Mechanics Workshop digital book for woodworkers who want to build dependable, attractive furniture for the home. This PDF edition is available as an instant download after purchase.
The book gathers practical projects designed by Popular Mechanics, from a coffee table with built-in storage to a kitchen step stool that doubles as a chair.
Book Overview
This 257-page guide covers furniture making for tables and chairs, with a focus on good construction and useful design. Projects are marked with skill level, cost, and time so readers can choose a build that matches their experience. The collection includes mahogany dining room chairs and an Arts & Crafts-style chair and ottoman faithful to the original Gustav Stickley design.
Tables & Chairs is published under the Popular Mechanics Workshop series by Hearst Books, a division of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Woodworking plans for a range of tables and chairs for the home.
- A coffee table with built-in storage.
- A kitchen step stool that doubles as a chair.
- Mahogany dining room chairs designed for everyday use.
- An Arts & Crafts-style chair and ottoman faithful to Gustav Stickley’s original design.
- Skill level, cost, and time guidance for each project.
Why This Book Matters
Chair making is a specialized area of woodworking because chairs must be light, strong, and comfortable for a wide range of people. This book addresses those challenges with clear project instruction and practical furniture design. It reflects the trusted Popular Mechanics approach to home workshop projects.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 115.5 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 257 |
| Author / Creator | Popular Mechanics |
| Series | Popular Mechanics Workshop |
| Publisher | Hearst Books, A Division of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. |
| Publication Location | New York, N.Y. |
| Publication Date | 2003 |
| Copyright | © 2003 by Hearst Communications, Inc. |
| ISBN-10 | 1-58816-303-2 |
| ISBN (invalid) | 1-58816-203-2 |
| LCCN | 2003050867 |
| LC Classification | TT197.5.T3P67 2003 |
| Dewey Decimal | 684.1’3–dc21 |
| Subject Headings | Tables; Chairs; Furniture making; Woodwork |
| Producer | Spooky Cheetah Press, Stamford, CT |
| Design | Ray Leaning |
| Printed In | China |
| Print Price | $24.95 |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you receive immediate access to the PDF file. It can be read on desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices with a compatible PDF reader. For reading on Kindle hardware, use the Send to Kindle service or a Kindle reading app.
FAQ
When will I receive the book? Access is available immediately after purchase as an instant download.
Will a physical book be shipped? No. This is a digital download only.
What devices can I use? The PDF works with desktop, tablet, and mobile reading apps, including Kindle apps.
Download Tables & Chairs now and begin your next furniture project.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Title (Library of Congress) | Popular mechanics workshop : tables & chairs |
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