Beds [Paperback]

Jeff Miller (Author)

Book Description

Series: Step-By-Step Furniture | Publication Date: October 1, 1999

This book offers instructions for building nine different beds including Shaker-style, pencil post, and bunk beds.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

These are the first two volumes of a "Step-by-Step" furniture project series intended to number "more than ten." Each finely constructed volume is an in-depth exploration by a woodworking expert of the title project. Miller's Beds delineates nine projects; Barrett's Bookcases, 11. Both authors explain the basics of woodworking, safety issues, materials lists, cut lists, and measured drawings. And both emphasize process as much as result; the authors each weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the use of certain joints and joinery techniques, for example, and they explain a variety of different designs. Each volume is lavishly illustrated with photographs, line drawings, charts, and the like. The depth of this series makes it more useful than the recent "HomeTime" series. Highly recommended.AAlexander Hartmann, Bloomsburg Univ. Lib., PA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Niall Barrett, a professional woodworker for over twenty-five years, is the author of "Bookcases," "Classic Kitchen Projects," and "Building the Custom Home Office."

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561582549
• ISBN-13: 978-1561582549
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #367,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #84 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Furniture

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Customer Reviews

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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book for first time bed maker, April 5, 2000

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C. Tang "P7M13 User" (Salt Lake City, UT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beds (Paperback)

I am in the process of finishing up the bed shown on the cover of this book. It is the first bed and biggest project I have ever made since I have a samll shop and limited tools. It turns out beautifully that even surprises myself. Jeff Miller gives detailed instructions, design and material list that makes the project a easy task. I happen to have a mortise machine that makes the mortises for the slats much easier and nicer. Also, after I visited a local store, I easily changed dimensions of the bed to suit personal taste. I really enjoyed making this bed.

58 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A complete and detailed guide to bed making and design., October 27, 1999

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Andy Brownell ([e-mail]) (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beds (Paperback)

"BEDS" by Jeff Miller provides an indepth look at the design and construction of nine beds, ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels. Complete cut lists for all of the projects are provided with detailed drawings and descriptions for joinery, technique and several construction options. Dozens of color photographs add to the readers understanding of each bed project and are accompanied by a detailed step-by-step description for building.

Many of the projects are also accompanied by detailed drawings and instructions for making jigs to help the user with difficult cutting, routing and shaping - a detail often overlooked by other books like this.

Jeff's designs represent well thought out variations on several classic bed designs and place an emphasis on clean lines and proportions, solid construction and attention to detail.

I would recommend this book to anyone interested in buiilding their own bed, or to simply learn about what goes into the design and construction of fine handcrafted furniture.

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beds by Jeff Miller, November 21, 1999

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Spyder "Woodie" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beds (Paperback)

An excellent book on bed construction. I built the pencil post bed that Jeff has in his book and the plans and advise were easy to follow. It came out looking great!

A good book for the beginner to the experienced woodworker. Excellent color pictures and instructions for each type of bed.

I recommend it highly to anyone who is going to think about building or commissioning a bed project.

Thanks Jeff if you read this!