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Benches, Chairs & Beds Practial Projects from Shaker to Contemporary 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. 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 experts Other Books in The Best of Woodworker's Journal Seriers: Craftsman Furnitre Projects Timeless Designs and Trusted Techniques from Woodworking's Top Experts Jigs & Fixtures for the Table Saw & Router Get the most from your tools with ship projects from Woodworking's Top Experts Boxes, Clocks, Lamps, $ Small Projects Over 20 Great projects for the home from Woodworking's top experts Cabinets & Storage Solutions: Furniture to Organize Your Home 16 Space-Saving Projects from Woodworking's Top Experts Workshop Projects: Fixtures & Tools for a Successful Shop Setting up Your shop with 29 projects from Woodworking's Top Experts