Benches, Chairs and Beds: Practical Projects from Shaker to Contemporary (Best of Woodworker's Journal) (The Best of Woodworker's Journal) - Softcover

Chris Marshall; Woodworker's Journal; John English; Chris Inman; Rick White; Ralph Bagnall; David Larson; Greg Wood; Jim Jacobson; Stephen Shepherd; Lili Jackson; Bruce Kieffer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565233433 ISBN 13: 9781565233430

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

If you're a woodworker who loves to create home furnishings that are both beautiful and sensible, then you'll truly value this collection of functional furniture projects. Discover 18 projects that deliver both beauty and practicality. From a classic ladder-back chair to a space saving trundle bed, these projects blend form and function while providing comfort and storage.

About this title

About the Author

Chris Marshall (Sunbury, OH) is the author of dozens of books and hundreds of magazine articles on woodworking and home improvement. He is a contributing editor at The Woodworker s Journal.

 

One of the most respected magazines in the field, brings the voice of expert woodworkers to its readers. The publishers believe in a "community" approach to woodworking, where good design is not a secret to be guarded, but shared, and woodworkers learn from one another's mistakes and successes.

John English is a contributing editor of Woodcraft Magazine and a former editor of Today's Woodworker. His work has appeared in numerous woodworking magazines, including American How-To, Fine Woodworking, and Woodshop News, and his syndicated how-to and home repair columns have appeared in newspapers across the United States. He is the author of The Building Buddy, Toys & Accessories, Woodworking Essentials, and Workshop Projects. He lives in Casper, Wyoming.

From the Back Cover

Benches, Chairs & BedsPractial Projects from Shaker to ContemporaryIf you're a woodworker who loves to create home furnishings that are both beautiful and sensible, then you'll truly value this collection of functional furniture projects. Benches, Chairs & Beds: Practical Projects from Shaker to Contemporary features 18 handsome designs for you to build, each with a distinct purpose-or two. Among the many useful projects, 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, the most trusted name in woodworking, these popular projects represent every furniture style from Shaker to contemporary... from classic American Adirondack to English garden. Each project includes detailed plans, expert instructions, and helpful tips to ensure that, when the dust clears, your finished piece is a well-built, beautiful addition to your home.What's Inside:*18 beautiful and versatile furniture projects for the home*Comprehensive material lists*Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions*Detailed technical and exploded drawings*Helpful quck tips from the expertsOther Books in The Best of Woodworker's Journal Seriers:Craftsman Furnitre ProjectsTimeless Designs and Trusted Techniques from Woodworking's Top ExpertsJigs & Fixtures for the Table Saw & RouterGet the most from your tools with ship projects from Woodworking's Top ExpertsBoxes, Clocks, Lamps, $ Small ProjectsOver 20 Great projects for the home from Woodworking's top expertsCabinets & Storage Solutions: Furniture to Organize Your Home16 Space-Saving Projects from Woodworking's Top ExpertsWorkshop Projects: Fixtures & Tools for a Successful ShopSetting up Your shop with 29 projects from Woodworking's Top Experts

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565233433
• ISBN 13: 9781565233430
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 151