Winner of the 1998 Golden Hammer Award for best how-to book, this new edition of Jeff Miller's classic includes instructions and plans for seven chairs. The straightforward plans make it possible for almost any woodworker to complete the projects. This 2nd edition has been revised to correct a number of omissions and errors found in the earlier version, and there are some new chairs included in the color gallery. A handbook for new chairbuilders, this also is a reference manual for seasoned vets. The "basics of chair design" chapter is a great refresher course for those of us who have wandered a little from the main road, and a map for anyone just getting into this challenging aspect of the craft. Jeff's tone is friendly, informed and patient, explaining things that many instructors skip over, and making sure we grasp the concept before moving on. It's an excellent read, a sound reference and an invaluable resource.

Jeff is a furniture designer, craftsman, teacher, and author of woodworking books and articles (he's also a former classical musician, and a dad). Jeff's furniture has been shown in galleries and shows nationwide, and has won numerous awards. His furniture is in the Decorative Arts Collection of the Chicago History Museum.

Jeff's first book, Chairmaking and Design, was republished in December of 2006 by Linden Publishing (above). The companion video, Chairmaking Techniques, is available from The Taunton Press. Both won the 1998 Stanley Tools Awards for the best "how-to" book and video.

Jeff's second book, Beds, was released by Taunton in the fall of 1999. And his third book, Children's Furniture Projects was published in 2002. Jeff is also a co-author of Storage Projects for All Around the House (Taunton Press, 2005).

To see a gallery of Jeff's work, visit his Web site at http://www.furnituremaking.com/furnituregallery.html

To order this book, visit Linden Publishing at their Woodworker's Library Web site.