Making Gypsy Willow Furniture (Schiffer Book for Woodworkers)

I've got two willow furniture books so far, this one and "Making Bent Willow Furniture" by Brenda & Brian Cameron (Amazon has both), and think this one may just be the better book for the beginner. You don't get as much in the way of furniture design (there are three pieces in the book, the two most likely to be valued are on the cover)but for what you do get there is a lot of detail shown here.Not as much information on the Willow itself as the Cameron book, the method of construction for the chair is very similar but simplified in some ways which will make it easier for the first time chair builder. Fewer tools are listed, that will help (and give a more rustic appearance) you get started as will a very detailed set of photos covering just about anything you'll need to know.I'd like a few more details given to such things as using nails and cutting/storing the willow you'll use but think this book is really worth owning. Anything you don't find here the Cameron's probably have in their book but this one will have enough to get a chair done for you. I think I even like Mr. Willow's chair design variation a little bit better.

I found this book to be exact and understandable. Having a portion of my property that needs to be thinned out, the wood is perfect for building willow furniture. After all, this is a craft that has been around for years. It seems more do able than say putting in.......a window sash.Besides, the prices for one willow chair are expensive. I am a woman with a "can do" attitude, but, I really need well written instructions. This book provides that.There are only two pieces of furniture in this book and they are on the cover. I figure that by once completing these, then I can go onto other pieces.

Simplified the process for me.

Building a willow chair has been on my dream "to do" list for years. This book has step by step instructions and once I gather the willow, I have no qualms about starting the project.

expensive for what it is, a paperback with a few projects not very good instructions

If you want to make a chair - then this is the book I would recommend... It has great content and easy to follow start to finish.

Great book for handmade rustic furniture

Simple easy to understand instructions

such clear direction and beautiful pictures to follow along with as you build your own. Everyone even children can follow along and know how to create their own chair. We plan on having a family get together this summer and one of the fun afternoons will be to have whoever wants to build their own chair. Should be a great fire pit night that night with everyone sitting in their own crafted chair to take home.

Great book. Easy to follow.