Originally published in 1997 by Lark Books, The Chairmaker’s Workshop: Handcrafting Windsor and Post-and-Rung Chairs provides information about making post-and rung and Windsor chairs (assisted by many photos and illustrations). Included are instructions and plans for making eleven different chairs. The book also provides information about setting up and equipping a shop. This copy even comes with a free set of enlarged plans (originally $16.95). Author Drew Langsner has been teaching chairmaking at Country Workshops in North Carolina for thirty years.
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Ah, chairs... they have to look good, and be stucturally sound. Oh, and then on top of that people have the audacity to want them to be comfortable too? Next thing you know, they'll probably want you to make a set of them...
Bought one of the last printed versions, glad to hear it's in re-print. Well put together book with lots of information, helps make a seemingly complicated process more attainable. In addition Langsner includes numerous ideas on making your own not so easy to find chairmaking tools. Commendable book in that it's obvious Langsner has put a lot of effort to make this book "right".
Absolutely wonderful book. A great reference that gives patterns for select chairs, as well as, the information necessary to sucessfully design your own! The local library ought to just give me their copy, but I'm sure they'll be glad for you to give me this one!!!
I would love to tell you my opinion of this book, however, I don't as yet have a copy. That sad situation could be recified with a little help from FWW - then I might be able to offer an educated opinion of what seems to be an essential reference book on Windsor chairs. Thanks.
I would love the chance to offer a review of what looks to be an essential reference on Windsor chair making. The problem is I don't actually own a copy as yet. That sad situation could be easily remedied by FWW. Then and only then could I offer any opinion whatsoever...here's hoping. Thanks.
Since Mike Dunbar's book on building Windsor Chair's went out of print, the only definitive guide guide to building Windsor chairs was Drew Langsner's book. Now it is out of print and both books bring prices beyond their original cover price.
I am trying to build a set of Windsor's for my wife and would love to add this book to my library.
I've never built a chair, but would like to give it a try sometime. Of course I will need some knowledge of chair building first... Thanks for a chance at gaining that knowledge....
I have read about this book, and it must be terrific. Last year I was making a Windsor chair and tried to find it and read it, but it was only available on eBay and it was too expensive.
I would love to make a chair, but when I look at all of the angles, and think of all the various things that are involved in a chair I always shy away from trying it. Maybe, maybe some day...
I would love to win this book.especially as I live so far away from the experts and a course would be financially prohibitive. However I am undetered! I have already made all the required tools and bending forms for my bow back windsor, but sooner or later I am going to have to return my borrowed copy to the library.
New Zealand
Chair making has been on my "someday list" for some years. Last fall I built my first windsor chair since then I've built seven more. Drew Langsner's book has been incredibly helpful. I hope the winner is as pleased with the book as I have been. Thanks for offering such a great give away. Greg
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Chairmaking is a challenge. What a wonderful book to own! I hope I can become the owner of this copy.
Count me in.
Count me in!
Ah, chairs... they have to look good, and be stucturally sound. Oh, and then on top of that people have the audacity to want them to be comfortable too? Next thing you know, they'll probably want you to make a set of them...
Haven't tackled a chair yet - maybe it is time to give it a try.
I would love a copy, Thanks
Sounds great!
I would be most happy to receive a copy of Langsner's book. Making a Windsor chair has been a long-held ambition, but never attempted.
Tom Sell
I would love a copy
Would love a copy!
Looks like a wonderful book!
Of course I will leave a comment! I hope that I have the opportunity to read this book soon.
Looks like a great book.
I can't make a chair without this book!
Bought one of the last printed versions, glad to hear it's in re-print. Well put together book with lots of information, helps make a seemingly complicated process more attainable. In addition Langsner includes numerous ideas on making your own not so easy to find chairmaking tools. Commendable book in that it's obvious Langsner has put a lot of effort to make this book "right".
It might just be the thing to push me over the edge and actually try to make a chair. It could be fun.
Doesn't this book have my name on it? I'm sure it must. Just send it on over. Thank you.
Absolutely wonderful book. A great reference that gives patterns for select chairs, as well as, the information necessary to sucessfully design your own! The local library ought to just give me their copy, but I'm sure they'll be glad for you to give me this one!!!
I would love to tell you my opinion of this book, however, I don't as yet have a copy. That sad situation could be recified with a little help from FWW - then I might be able to offer an educated opinion of what seems to be an essential reference book on Windsor chairs. Thanks.
I would love the chance to offer a review of what looks to be an essential reference on Windsor chair making. The problem is I don't actually own a copy as yet. That sad situation could be easily remedied by FWW. Then and only then could I offer any opinion whatsoever...here's hoping. Thanks.
I want this book , please please let it be me!!
Looks like a good one - count me in please!
I'd love to read & review this book!
What an opportunity, and great timing - hope I win since I have an entire dining set to build. I'm sure there's a lot in this book to learn from!
This looks like a great book. I would love to have the opportunity to read it.
Nice book. I'd love one.
Looks like a great book to learn chair making. A good addition to one's library.
That looks like a great book to read and add to my woodworking library.
I've just got to win this book because I can't afford to buy it and the wood I need to make a chair.
Love the idea of this book, I want one!
I would love to win this book. Thanks!
When the work is done, it great to sit in a comfortable chair.
Since Mike Dunbar's book on building Windsor Chair's went out of print, the only definitive guide guide to building Windsor chairs was Drew Langsner's book. Now it is out of print and both books bring prices beyond their original cover price.
I am trying to build a set of Windsor's for my wife and would love to add this book to my library.
The only chair book I have to work from is Mike's book on windsor chair making. I want to expand both my knowledge and library.
Send it my way!
I've never built a chair, but would like to give it a try sometime. Of course I will need some knowledge of chair building first... Thanks for a chance at gaining that knowledge....
H.K.
Hope I win it
Never have tried chairmaking but it sounds like a real challenge.
Sounds great. Please count me in!
It would be great to win
would love this
enter to win the book-thanks
Put my name in the hopper too.
Count me in--Chairs are on my list of "want to/need to" projects
I've been able to find a big dining room table for free and refinish it but now i'm in need of chairs, I'd love to make my own.
looks like an interesting book
would love to have this book
me too
This would be a great book to help make another piece of furniture I have looking to build for some time.
Nice
count me in!
I have read about this book, and it must be terrific. Last year I was making a Windsor chair and tried to find it and read it, but it was only available on eBay and it was too expensive.
I'd like to win this book, read it and post a comment about it. Please, count me in.
I would love to make a chair, but when I look at all of the angles, and think of all the various things that are involved in a chair I always shy away from trying it. Maybe, maybe some day...
Nice cover
This book and companion drawings are a wonderful way for me to get into the art and craft of chair building.
I hope that I win
I've seen this book, it's quite good.
I would love to win this fabulous book !
I'm leaving a comment on this post.
Never won anything before, maybe this will be the time. lol
I have always been a little intimidated buy chair making, prhapes this book will remove some of that intimidation.
Thanks,
John
Chairmaking is something that I have no done, except for a rocker sometimes ago. I think this book might help get me started again.
I think this book would give me some fresh ideas for my favorite hobby.
I would love to win this book.especially as I live so far away from the experts and a course would be financially prohibitive. However I am undetered! I have already made all the required tools and bending forms for my bow back windsor, but sooner or later I am going to have to return my borrowed copy to the library.
New Zealand
Thanks for the sweepstakes, looks like a great "how to" book.
Looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!
This would be a great addition to my library collection. Always wanted to make a chair
Great-Good Luck
Good luck
I'll Take it! Besides, it looks pretty sitting out if your not reading it.
Chair making has been on my "someday list" for some years. Last fall I built my first windsor chair since then I've built seven more. Drew Langsner's book has been incredibly helpful. I hope the winner is as pleased with the book as I have been. Thanks for offering such a great give away. Greg
Drew is one of a kind. If you ever get the chance, sign up for one of his courses - you'll never forget it.
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