Furniture Making: Plans, Projects & Design

With his inimitable style and countless articles in Furniture and Cabinetmaking magazine, Ken Ley has developed a loyal following. Now, his essays have been anthologized in this wonderful collection that takes the beginning and advanced woodworker through his uniquely simple approach to furniture making. Twelve stunning and diverse projects are detailed and accompanied by hundreds of color illustrations, and all of the pieces from a mahogany filing cabinet and burr elm apothecary’s chest to a pale ash chest and oak TV cabinet can be completed with a basic range of tools and facilities. With concise, logical instructions and Ley’s infectious enthusiasm, learning to build stunning furniture has never been more fun.