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Practical Design Solutions and Strategies: Key Advice for Sound Construction from Fine Woodworking (Essentials of Woodworking) | 
| Authors: Fine Woodworking Editors, Editors Of Fine Woodworking Magazine
Publisher: Taunton
Category: Book
List Price: $17.95
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Rating:  9 reviews
Format: Illustrated
Media: Paperback
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 8.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 1561583448
Dewey Decimal Number: 684.104
EAN: 9781561583447
ASIN: 1561583448
Publication Date: February 27, 2000
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Product Description
A collection of classic, informative articles from Fine Woodworking magazine. This series is designed for easy reference and organized for quick access. All six volumes are highly practical and easy to use; together they form a cornerstone woodworking library.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
Another Compendium from Fine Woodworking November 1, 2008
Dick Johnson (Oklahoma USA)
If you have not read any of the Fine Woodworking books, then you need to know that they are not "books" per se. They do not have any continuity between "chapters". They do not present a complete presentation of the topic. They are a grouping (sometimes very loosely tied to the subject) of articles that have appeared in Fine Woodworking Magazine.
Rarely do I find any of their books to be filled with ideas I can use, but also rarely do I fail to find at least one that hits my hot button. I buy these because they are cheaper than the magazine for the material you get. By some unknown set of criteria, the articles that make it into their books are "best of".
"Practical Design" is not for beginners and is not as practical as most of their books. I did particularly like the "Design A Chair That Fits Like A Glove". I had lost my copy of the article that I had saved from when it first appeared. I have severe back problems and I think this will be one of my winter projects.
Helpful book August 31, 2008
Bill Wallace (CA United States)
This book is helpful if you keep in mind what its purpose is. It is not to provide design ideas. It is to provide design guides. Things like selecting grain, joinery, finishes, proportions, etc. are covered, and done so well. For the cost this is a great value and helpful guide. Well written and laid out, and the photos and drawings are excellent.
A collection of articles August 10, 2008
M. Derks (Netherlands)
Sometimes you buy a book and it is exactly what it appears to be. That's the case with this book. This book contains a collection of articles from the magazine "Fine Woodworking". Good articles about various subjects related to furniture making. It is not a beginners book, but for the somewhat experienced woodworker it's good reading/reference material.
Practical Design Solutions and Strategies: March 31, 2007
Randy Fratzke (Iowa)
Practical Design Solutions and Strategies: Key Advice for Sound Construction from Fine Woodworking (Essentials of Woodworking) The book is fine, clear, concise and plenty of photos and great information.
 Finding the Golden Path September 22, 2004
Marc Ruby™ (Warren, MI USA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Taunton Press has two collections of articles on woodworking design in publication. As the title indicated, this collection focuses in the practical issues of furniture design, primarily to do with construction decisions. Speaking as someone who has occasionally 'created' himself into a corner, this is important material. After all, it never hurts to have a good grasp of what it really is going to take to make an interesting idea into a good piece of furniture.
Well illustrated and lucidly presented the six sections are Conceiving Your Projects, Organizing Your Projects, Engineering Furniture to Last, Construction Options for Tables, Construction Options for Cabinets, and Construction Options for Chairs. Each section contains articles of considerable interest. The detailing on table construction and the two articles on chair making are particularly interesting. Both focus on the 'holistic' factors of the project rather than simply covering joinery.
By fitting into the niche that sees design and construction as a process, the reader will come to see how each decision effects the final outcome. This means that what you see in your imagination is more likely to appear in front of you as finished work. While this is not a volume for beginners, taking the time to go through this book and understand the principals will keep you out of trouble and increase your satisfaction with the final product.
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