Books On Project Design, Etc

[Jeffrey Schronce]

I am looking for some recommendations on furniture design, theories, etc. Beyond basic skills, rather designing proportions, etc.

Not really interested in chairs. Cabinets deserve their own book.


http://www.amazon.com/Furniture-Grea...704846-0142401

http://www.amazon.com/Designing-Furn...6533640&sr=1-6

[linear]

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Illus.../dp/1561584029

This one seemed to resonate better than most for me. I went through tthe entire shelf at the public library, this one was the standout.

[billstr]

Practical Design Solutions and Strategies from Fine Woodworking collection, Tauton Press. The one I have is paperback and seems to do a pretty good job of what I think you're asking for. Bill

[LarryG]

Jeff, I have both titles to which you linked. I'd say they're both worth having, but still leave some ground uncovered.

The first book, which I've owned for only a couple months, has plans for the various pieces it presents. I've really not done much more than thumb through it a couple-few times, without actually reading it. My impression is that it can show you how to build some very well-designed projects but doesn't necessarily explain what makes them well-designed (WRT aesthetics and proportion, as opposed to technical issues like joinery). I'm thinking that anything you might learn about design from this title, you'll mostly learn by osmosis.

The second title I've had for probably two years and it does talk more about design and proportion. But, being the usual collection of FWW reprints, it's not a thick tome and, as I said, leaves a lot of ground uncovered. Still, it covers some basic issues with which you may not be familiar and therefore is probably well worth its modest price.

[havighurst]

I think it was Wood magazine that had a plan for a fibonacci gauge that helps when you design a project to keep things in proper proportion. If you are interested, PM me and I will look for the issue. It was extremely easy to make and I have found it very helpful when making project drawings.

[Jeffrey Schronce]

I think it was Wood magazine that had a plan for a fibonacci gauge that helps when you design a project to keep things in proper proportion. If you are interested, PM me and I will look for the issue. It was extremely easy to make and I have found it very helpful when making project drawings.

Now that you mention it I do remember seeing that I believe. If I cant find the issue I will PM you. Thanks for reminding me.

[Jeffrey Schronce]

Jeff, I have both titles to which you linked. I'd say they're both worth having, but still leave some ground uncovered.

The first book, which I've owned for only a couple months, has plans for the various pieces it presents. I've really not done much more than thumb through it a couple-few times, without actually reading it. My impression is that it can show you how to build some very well-designed projects but doesn't necessarily explain what makes them well-designed (WRT aesthetics and proportion, as opposed to technical issues like joinery). I'm thinking that anything you might learn about design from this title, you'll mostly learn by osmosis.

The second title I've had for probably two years and it does talk more about design and proportion. But, being the usual collection of FWW reprints, it's not a thick tome and, as I said, leaves a lot of ground uncovered. Still, it covers some basic issues with which you may not be familiar and therefore is probably well worth its modest price.

Thanks Larry. Good to hear from someone who owns the books. I'm going to go ahead and get those. Thanks again.