Jack Hill's Country Chair Making
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Jack Hill's Country Chair Making by Jack Hill
"Country chairs" is a general term used to describe those simple, sometimes sturdy, yet often quite elegant chairs made originally by village craftsmen during the 18th and 19th centuries. Made for use in cottage and farmhouse, they were the inspiration of a pre-factory age when individual interpretation and regional differences prevailed. Largely uninfluenced by the dictates of fashion and changing taste, they retained their traditional, functional form throughout. In later years some were made in urban as well as rural areas and, as demand increased, many were made in factories. Thus the term "country" chair may seem inappropriate, and alternative names are sometimes used to distinguish these plain, vernacular chairs from the more elaborate and stylish chairs which graced the drawing-rooms and dining-rooms of wealthier households. The first part of this book opens with a brief history of the development of chairs and a pictorial description of the rural chairmakers in their woodland and village workshops. It then deals with the materials, tools and devices, and working methods, all of which are pertinent to the projects which follow. The second part comprises the projects themselves - arranged more or less chronologically and graded from easy to more difficult.
Jack Hill is an experienced craftsman, teacher, and writer, dedicated to keeping traditional wood-crafting alive and flourishing. He is the author of multiple books and has contributed regularly to leading woodworking magazines, including a monthly Diary from a Country Workshop feature for Practical Woodworking. He was a popular instructor of country chair-making courses as well as a demonstrator and competition judge. His artistry and instruction are well known throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other European countries.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780715387672 |
| ISBN 10 | 0715387677 |
| Title | Jack Hill's Country Chair Making |
| Author | Jack Hill |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | David & Charles |
| Year published | 1993-02-25 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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