RECENT INCREASES IN INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RATES HAVE FORCED US TO TEMPORARILY STOP SELLING TO ADDRESSES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS Due to popular demand, I’m happy to announce that we are now accepting orders for the “Great Book … Continue reading
The new compilation of my first, second and fourth books, “Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture”, “More Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture” and “Shop Drawings for Craftsman Inlays & Hardware” is now in stock and signed copies are now available. If … Continue reading
End of An Era and Thank You About this time of year eleven years ago, I was waiting to see what would happen when my first book “Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture” was published. It had taken awhile to move … Continue reading
By request, here is the Table of Contents for the compilation book “Great Book of Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture.” Most of the larger pieces are available as large format plans, and you can see images of those pieces at … Continue reading
“Great Book of Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture Now in Stock” ORDER YOUR SIGNED COPY TODAY-FREE MEDIA MAIL SHIPPING (US only) THROUGH LABOR DAY After several months and many rounds of proofreading, I’ve just signed off on the new compilation … Continue reading
Quartersawn white oak isn’t the easiest wood to work, but with experience and an understanding of its character, it is steady and predictable. In gaining that experience, you’ll better understand your own character. The work becomes a partnership between man … Continue reading
“Great Book of Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture Now in Stock” ORDER YOUR SIGNED COPY TODAY-FREE MEDIA MAIL SHIPPING (US only) THROUGH LABOR DAY The new, combined edition of “Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture” is getting closer to being … Continue reading
Furniture from the American Arts & Crafts period is extremely popular, but it is also misunderstood. We’re not even sure what to call it. Is the correct name Mission or Craftsman or something else? Much of the confusion comes from … Continue reading
Coming Summer 2012 Combined Edition of “Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture” “More Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture” “Shop Drawings for Craftsman Inlays & Hardware” Revised introductory text with additional photos of period pieces and woodworking techniques. 300+ pages of drawings … Continue reading
The ReadWatchDo online store is now open. You can purchase books directly from author Robert W. Lang, including the enhanced PDF book on disc “Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp”, Bob’s comprehensive guide to cabinetmaking “The Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker” and the highly … Continue reading
In January 1902, Gustav Stickley suggested to readers of The Craftsman that they should examine furniture in the same way they would examine prospective friends, to look for moral and agreeable qualities in both. That may seem like an odd … Continue reading
27 Stickley Designs for Every Room in the Home This is the first book to present accurate, detailed drawings for reproductions of Arts & Crafts period furniture. Drawings for 27 pieces of furniture, text chapters on the history of the … Continue reading
Cabinets, Moldings & Built-Ins For Every Room In The Home The first, and only book of it’s kind. Based on Gustav Stickley’s original architectural drawings and The Craftsman magazine, this book contains detailed drawings for recreating or renovating interiors in … Continue reading
23 American Arts & Crafts Masterpieces This book is the first publication of detailed drawings for the construction of authentic reproductions of the furniture designed by Charles & Henry Greene, and constructed in the workshops of Peter & John Hall. … Continue reading
Original Designs by Gustav Stickley & Harvey Ellis This unique book presents full-size patterns for the inlay designs and hardware originally used in Craftsman Furniture. Text includes history of these designs and the designers, materials and techniques. My last copy … Continue reading