Cabinetmaking: The Professional Approach
by Alan Peters · Alan Peters
British furniture maker Alan Peters explains how to run a professional workshop: equipping it, pricing and handling commissions, designing furniture, and batch production, with plans for a dining table, desk, and other pieces. Some business material is UK-specific.
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