Building Snowshoes and Snowshoe Furniture

Gil Gilpatrick's authoritative book on snowshoe construction and the art of traditional snowshoe making makes the craft accessible to anyone who wants to learn it. With this book, you will learn how to make a variety of snowshoes and furniture made in the snowshoe style using updated materials. Skills such as bending and shaping wood, assembling parts, and lacing are emphasized.

This book will teach you how to choose the size and style of shoe that is right for you, and how to make them. It includes directions for making an end table, rocker, coffee table, footstool, and wood holder in the traditional snowshoe style. Perfect for any rustic retreat. Detailed plans and patterns are included.