Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Period Furniture Details

This is pretty comprehensive for someone interested in or embarking on a period project. the descriptions and pictures are clear and detailed, although most will be familiar with the subjects and possibly have their own method of working, it's good to have a view on how someone else tackles the problems that can be encountered. The Author needs no introduction to woodworkers, (especially in the USA) and has complied this book carefully, a lot of effort has gone into the illustration, a good buy, worth the money.

This book was exactly what I was looking for. It is very concise and shows multiple ways of making several of the details. I would recommend this book.

This is a valuable aid in making details. Another reviewer states that 80% of the book is in another book by Bird. This might be a bit of an over statement - no matter if just 20% is new material the book is worth it. I own both of the books he addresses - I noticed the duplication right away. The real question is "will this book make you a better period furniture maker?" I am 57 years old - own every tool required to make period furiture - hold a Masters certification from Marc Adams School of Woodworking - have taken course work with some of the top people in the field - I am now working on a Philidelphia Low Boy and am wooking with Allan Breed (instructor) - and this book is helpful and even insightful. I know at least four of the eighteen of us in class have purchased this book.