Encyclopedia of furniture making by Ernest Joyce (1970-05-03)

Huh? The sections on power tools are behind the times; and there are new materials available. So, it's dated. The methods of work and examples are as valid today as they were twenty years ago. Anyone who didn't pick up some tricks from this book didn't give it a chance. This book has some of the best drawings I've seen. They have views that really show how things work together. For the price, this deserves a place in your shop library. If you refer to it first, you'll be surprised how often you don't bother to check another source.

This is an excellent book that covers all aspects of furniture making from the material selection, tools and thier use, to finishing and also some very detailed (at last) geometrical shape design and layout techniques - without the maths. Overall a must have for anyone serious about thei furnituremaking/cabinetmaking. However it is the exact same book as the The Technique of Furniture Making - I have both and it is only the dimensions that slightly differ - BE AWARE

Very usefull book and easy to understand

The best attributes about this book are the diagrams/pictures of furniture making techniques. With +/- 514 pages of reference information, you certinally get your $ worth. Each page is packed with diagrams,how to information, and explanations. The entire book is packed with just about every aspect of furniture making. However, while covering such a broad spectrum, it is unavoidable that this book will gloss over subject matter. This is a great furniture reference book.

Whether you're a furniture maker or someone who wants to understand the quality of old world furniture making, you will gain an appreciation for the finer aspects of craftsmanship and construction and you will never look at another piece of furniture the same way again. No other book has left such a lasting impression on me.