Chairmaker's Notebook

Gain an insight into the art of chairmaking on 406 pages. With this book, both the experienced chairmaker and the hobbyist will get their money's worth. Professional chairmaker Peter Galbert brilliantly explains all necessary work steps concisely and understandably. Numerous hand-drawn sketches illustrate all manufacturing details. The detailed work steps deal with the question of which wood to choose and explain the manufacturing of the single parts needed, a wide variety of joints from simple to sophisticated, as well as the finishing. Even experienced chairmakers will stand to gain from the comprehensive professional advice provided.