Mission Furniture: How to Make It, Part 1 by H. H. Windsor
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"Mission Furniture: How to Make It, Part 1" by H. H. Windsor is a practical handbook detailing woodworking techniques, published in the early 20th century. It serves as part of the Popular Mechanics Handbooks series, which aims to provide accessible and accurate information on various mechanical subjects for home study and classroom use. The book focuses on crafting mission-style furniture, with step-by-step instructions to construct items like chairs, tables, and decorative stands
using well-known woodworking methods. The opening of the handbook presents an overview of its purpose, which is to cater to growing interests in DIY furniture projects, specifically those inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. It outlines a range of projects that include a mission chair, lamp stand, porch chair, and numerous other items, all meticulously detailed with necessary materials, measurements, and construction techniques. Emphasis on clarity is evident, as the content is intended for both experienced woodworkers and amateurs, guiding readers through the complexities of crafting mission-style furniture at home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Windsor, H. H. (Henry Haven), 1859-1924 |
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| Title | Mission Furniture: How to Make It, Part 1 |
| Credits |
Produced by K. Nordquist, Ross Wilburn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts |
| Subject | Furniture making -- Amateurs' manuals |
| Subject | Furniture, Mission -- Design and construction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23770 |
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 5288 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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