Traditional Woodwork: Adding Authentic Period Details to Any Home
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (769 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1561581763 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 169 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Outstanding woodworker's resource worth twice the price! I own a small woodworking business and when I ordered this book, I expected to learn how to construct a period fireplace mantel, and maybe some base board trim. What I got was a clearly written and reader friendly tribute to yesterday's woodworkers. Mr. Rodriguez is excellent at taking the reader through the above projects and many others, giving him (her) the background and traditional tools and m. A Customer said Outstanding reference. This is a great reference book if you want to add traditional details to a modern home. I especially liked the chapters on adding built up baseboards and window molding. I first saw the book at my local library and found myself checking it out so often that I decided to buy my own copy. Chapters include adding wide plank flooring, a corner cabinet and building your own mantel.. "Traditional woodwork for the 21century woodworkers" according to S. W. Hayes. Traditional Woodwork provides weekend woodworkers with projects and ideas that will produce results that are found in 17th and 18th century homes. Mario Rodriguez approach to building these projects makes what would seem to be difficult, very easy to understand and follow. Using clear photographs and easy to read text, projects move along smoothly using inexpensive tools. With a little weekend time
--Mark A. Here's an unusual approach to traditional woodwork styles written specifically with new construction in mind. Hetts. Rodriguez offers a number of step-by-step projects to bring some visual interest and style to an otherwise uninteresting newer home, including a board and batten door, wide plank flooring, chair rails, fireplace mantles, door and window casings, corner cupboards, window seats, and even a charming and elegant mailbox post! Tools, materials, and detailed techniques are included for every project, making some of the
Homeowners and builders alike will have the essential information and plans they need to build 13 projects of varying difficulty. Projects include a chair rail, window seat, door and window trim, and period baseboard.. This is the first book devoted to authentic architectural projects and built-ins for period-style homes
Mario Rodriquez is a contributor for Taunton Press titles including Traditional Woodwork.