Fine Woodworking 2007 Building Furniture

6 F I N E W O O D W O R K I N G

DISCOVER THE JOY

OF FURNITURE MAKING

When I started at Fine Woodworking magazine 10

years ago, I had well-honed editing skills but only

basic woodworking knowledge. Back then, I was

making very simple projects, things I needed to

keep my house organized, such as basic bookcases,

tables, and shelves. But after reading and editing

hundreds of articles on furniture design and construction, I know how to build

furniture that’s sound both structurally and aesthetically, and I have the confidence

to tackle more complex pieces. I’d like to pass along what I’ve learned at Fine

Woodworking in one inclusive magazine: Building Furniture. This special collection

of Fine Woodworking’s best articles on furniture construction and anatomy comes

from some of the country’s foremost woodworking experts. Lessons learned here

can be applied to a broad range of furniture types and styles from various periods.

You’ll learn how to build bookcases, tables, chairs, cabinets, chests of drawers,

and beds in dozens of styles. You’ll also get in-depth information on building doors

and drawers. If you want to build stylish furniture that will last generations, dive in,

explore, and enjoy the journey.

—Tom McKenna

Building Furniture editor



Building Furniture

ISSUE EDITOR

Thomas McKenna

ISSUE ART DIRECTOR

Michael Pekovich

CONTRIBUTING COPY EDITOR

Katy Zirwes Scott

CONTRIBUTING DESIGNER

Susan Lampe-Wilson

Fine Woodworking magazine

EDITORAsa Christiana

ART DIRECTORMichael Pekovich

MANAGING EDITOR Mark Schofield

MANAGING EDITOR, ONLINE Matt Berger

ASSOCIATE EDITORS

Tom Begnal, Steve Scott,

Thomas McKenna, David Heim, Charlie Reina

ASSISTANT EDITOR Anissa Kapsales

ASSISTANT EDITOR, ONLINE Gina Eide

SENIOR COPY/PRODUCTION EDITORS

Elizabeth Healy, Julie Risinit

ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR Kelly J. Dunton

ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR John Tetreault

SHOP MANAGER John White

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Betsy Engel

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Christian Becksvoort, Gary Rogowski,

Garrett Hack, Roland Johnson, Steve Latta

METHODS OF WORK Jim Richey

PUBLISHER

Anatole Burkin

MARKETING MANAGER Melissa Robinson

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Christina Glennon

CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Dennis O’Brien

SENIOR SINGLE COPY SALES MANAGER Jay Annis

ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER

Peter Badeau

SENIOR NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER

Linda Abbett

NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER John Lagan

CORPORATE ACCOUNTS MANAGER Judy Caruso

SENIOR AD SALES SUPPORT ASSOCIATE

Marjorie Brown

WOODWORKING BOOKS & VIDEOS

EXECUTIVE EDITOR Helen Albert

Building Furniture: (ISSN: 1936-8127) is published by

The Taunton Press, Inc., Newtown, CT 06470-5506.

Telephone 203-426-8171. Canadian GST paid registration

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For more inspiration and advice on handmade furniture,

visit our Web site to explore photos, video tutorials, and

audio slide shows. Also, browse more than 1,

images of custom furniture submitted by readers

around the world.

VIDEOS:

•Furniture maker Matthew Teague goes step-by-step

through the process of making a drawbored mortise and tenon.

•Graham Blackburn shares practical tips and design inspiration

for designing frame-and-panel furniture parts.

• Fine Woodworking contributing editor Gary Rogowski shares his favorite
  technique for laying out dovetails with a ruler and simple math.

editor’s letter

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