Benches, Chairs & Beds: Practical Projects from Shaker to Contemporary (Best of

Benches, Chairs & Beds: Practical Projects from Shaker to Contemporary (Best of "Woodworker's Journal")

by EditorsofWoodworker'sJournal (Author)

Synopsis

If you're a woodworker who loves to create home furnishings that are both beautiful and practical, then you'll truly value this collection of furniture projects. Featuring 18 handsome, functional designs for you to build, each has a distinct purpose - or two! Inside the pages, you'll find a handy bench that doubles as a storage chest, a step stool that converts to a comfy kitchen seat and a fold-down bed that features a drop-leaf desk. Selected from the pages of Woodworker's Journal , these popular projects represent every furniture style from Shaker to contemporary and include detailed plans, expert instructions and helpful tips to ensure that your finished piece is a well-built, beautiful addition to your home.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Fox Chapel
Published: 01 Mar 2008

ISBN 10: 1565233433
ISBN 13: 9781565233430

Media Reviews
BENCHES, CHAIRS & BEDS, from the Best of Woodworkers Journal, features a collection of functional furniture projects for woodworkers who love to create home furnishings both beautiful and sensible. It features 18 practical projects in a variety of furniture styles from Shaker to contemporary, from classic American Adirondack to English garden. The projects include a handy bench that doubles as a storage chest, a step stool that converts to a comfy kitchen seat, and a fold-down bed that features a drop-leaf desk. Fully illustrated, the book includes comprehensive material lists, step-by-step instructions, detailed technical and exploded drawings, and helpful tips.
Author Bio
Woodworker's Journal is a leading woodworking periodical. Intended for craftsmen of any skill level, the magazine has been published for 30 years.