Mid-century Woodworking

Make your own beautiful mid-century wooden objects for the home.With over 80 projects, from the simple to the advanced, this is the perfect book to progress your woodworking skills and create something beautiful for your home. These sought-after classic designs from the 1950s and 60s include a range of items for home and garden, simple display shelves, bookends and a tray to a chest of drawers and a desk. Every project includes a clear pattern and diagrams, detailed step-by-step instructions and  illustrations of the finished pieces. The projects are arranged by level of difficulty as you go through the book; some suit those fairly new to woodworking and some work best for more experienced hands. Packed with useful tips and hints, and featuring spotlights on individual techniques within every chapter, this book is perfect not just as a project book but as a way to build up your knowledge. No complicated equipment is needed and all projects can be made at home. So whether you want the iconic curves of a mid-century coffee table, the warmth of walnut wood in a cabinet or the clean lines in an easy chair, this book has it all.

A.W.P. Kettless was a master craftsman, carpenter, joiner and also artist with years of experience in making furniture and wood decoration, and also the author of several books on woodworking. 

Preface / Introduction 6
Basic Kit of Tools 8

Pencil Holder 10
Chisel Rack 13
Spade Cleaner 16
Pen Rest 19
Plant Stand 22
Toast Rack 25
Table Mat Stand 28
Letter Rack 31
Teapot Stand 33
Display Shelves 36
Individual Supper Tray 39
Cheese Platter 42
Book Ends 45
Candle Holder 48
Circular Candle Holders 50
Table Lamp 52
Stand for Needlework Bag 55
Tray 58
Nail and Screw Box 62
Box for Fishing Tackle 65
Book Trough 68
Sharpening 71

Wood Finishing 74

A Bathroom Stool 75
A Small Table 78
Book Ends 82
Shoe Brush Box 85
Folding Table 88
Small Box 91
Second Small Box 94
Coffee Table 97
Bedside Table 100
Bookcase 103
Workbox 106
Occasional Table 110
Small Workbox Table 114
Shaped Woodware 118
Serving Tongs 122
Salad Servers 124
Small Garden Chair 126
Tiled Table 130
Small Coffee Table 134
Tea Trolley 138
Wall Writing Cabinet 142
Bureau Bookcase 146
Small Tiled Tray 150
Cabinet Construction 153
Dressing and Writing Table Compactum 156
Student's Desk and Drawing Table 160
Linen Chest 164
Casket 170
Small Bookcase with Drawers 174
Hall Seat 180
Side Table 186
Drawer Construction 192
Dining Chair 196
Dining Chair 200
Easy Chair 206
Wall Fitment 210
Wood Turning 215
Veneering 219
Laminating and Bent Woodwork 223
Bracket for Wall Light 225
Elliptical Tray 228
Table with Laminated Legs 231
Fitting Hinges and Locks 235
Workshop-made Tools and Appliances 239
Slatted Garden Table 242
Plant Stand 246
Wood Form or Bench 250
Gallows Bracket Table 254
Garden Gate 258
Household Steps 262
Cabinet with Table Flap 266
A Small Workshop 272
Ledged, Braced and Battened Door 278
Window Frame and Casement Sashes 281
Pattern-making and Casting 286
Shelf Bracket 291
Drawer or Door Handle 293
Door Knocker 295
Boat Hook 298
Splicing and Scarf (Scarph) Jointing 301
Canoe Paddles 304
Spar or Mast Making 307
Boatbuilding 309
Boatbuilding Methods 312
Setting up a Boat 315

Index 318