If you're fascinated by the unique character and earthy charm of rustic furniture, here's a great way to learn how to make your own. As a companion to the book of the same name, this useful DVD shows you all the basic techniques you'll need to create distinctive rustic furniture. With clear, simple language and valuable close-up shots of each procedure, renowned woodworker Doug Stowe demonstrates how to master every facet of this ancient craft. From selecting branches and logs to finding recycled materials, you'll discover how rustic furniture making is the original "green" building practice. And you'll see precisely how to use basic hand tools and low-tech procedures to create attractive, functional pieces with a primitive, natural look.
Here are just a few of the techniques you'll learn about.Cut mortises using a bit and brace and power drillCut round tenonsMake a webbed seatWeave twigs into sturdy furnitureUse simple joinery to make a storage chestMake tusk tenons to build knock-down furniture
If you've often admired the rustic furniture you've seen in an old country cabin or rural farmhouse, here's your chance to start making these beautiful pieces yourself -- with step-by-step advice from a seasoned pro.
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If you're fascinated by the unique character and earthy charm of rustic furniture, here's a great way to learn how to make your own. As a companion to the book of the same name, this useful DVD shows you all the basic techniques you'll need to create distinctive rustic furniture. With clear, simple language and valuable close-up shots of each procedure, renowned woodworker Doug Stowe demonstrates how to master every facet of this ancient craft. From selecting branches and logs to finding recycled materials, you'll discover how rustic furniture making is the original "green" building practice. And you'll see precisely how to use basic hand tools and low-tech procedures to create attractive, functional pieces with a primitive, natural look.
Here are just a few of the techniques you'll learn about.Cut mortises using a bit and brace and power drillCut round tenonsMake a webbed seatWeave twigs into sturdy furnitureUse simple joinery to make a storage chestMake tusk tenons to build knock-down furniture
If you've often admired the rustic furniture you've seen in an old country cabin or rural farmhouse, here's your chance to start making these beautiful pieces yourself -- with step-by-step advice from a seasoned pro.
Studio | Taunton Press Inc |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 2009 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
Movie released | October 2009 |
Authors | Doug Stowe |
Dimensions | 192 x 137 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
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Region encoding | Region 1. This DVD will not play in all South African DVD players. You should only buy this if you are sure that your DVD player can play region 1 disks. |
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LSN | 1-60085-114-2 |