Design and construct furniture that works with the help of the most complete visual guide ever published.á

It's all here:

ò Ideas and Inspiration. A visual source of information ranging from furniture styles and dimensions to joinery. The essence of more than 100 classic furniture pieces is captured in highly detailed, exploded drawings.

ò Standards. Take the guesswork out of designing kitchen cabinets, dining tables, desks, bookcases, and chests by applying the time-honored dimension and ergonomic standards shown here.

ò Options and Alternatives. With more than 150 joints and subassemblies at your fingertips, you'll be able to easily alter the appearance or construction of any project.

ò Construction Solutions. More than 1,300 drawings take you inside the furniture and show you classic solutions to age-old problems, such as: hanging a drawer, attaching a tabletop, and pegging a mortise.

ò Plans. If you don't have the time or inclination to design your own furniture, sources to locate the plans for most of the furniture pieces are included.