Guerilla Furniture Design

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Disappointed
by Bobu5678 (2 out of 5 stars)
April 13, 2017

I was disappointed. He does a lot of conceptual stuff, with unconventional materials, cardboard, for example. I wouldn't spend time crafting a piece of furniture out of cardboard, because it won't last long enough. He states the cardboard id recycle-able, but even still if I'm going to spend time making furniture, I want it to last. A lot of the stuff while functional, isn't really aesthetically pleasing. It just isn't really usable beyond a college dorm, if that.
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Poor editing of instructions
by Amazon Customer (3 out of 5 stars)
November 21, 2016

I was excited to get this and try out some of the projects. I've now done three: the flat-pack sawhorses, the bracket chair and a bedside table.

As a beginner "furniture maker" with some hack carpentry experience, it seemed like a good start of a book.

But, the poor editing--which for a book such as this, should mean getting a third party to do the projects following the instructions that we'd read--has caused me frustration, and to waste my time (though it could be argued that I'm learning from these errors) and to a lesser extent, material (the ones I had to buy).

A minor error for the chair: How many mending plates are needed? I counted 12, not 16. Though I ended up using two of the extras to strengthen the back support because the instructed number allowed it to give too much, and I was reluctant to lean back on it.

A major one for bedside table: The instructions say to drill in the side panels of the box one hole 3-1/2" in and 2-1/2" down; I did this and the angle was way too great. I don't know what Mr. Holman wanted for the distance down, but I kept the box and holes as is and fiddled around with the leg supports, which meant having to cut lengths and angles and afix new top and bottom supports. My dowels were screwed so I went with wood scraps using, I guess, dado joints.

Anyway, the book's been useful in getting me to think about the design to application process, and giving me the experience of trial and error to improve my skills in both areas. And expanding the limits of what I'm capable of doing with these projects as starting points. For example, I'm thinking about a stereo open cabinet and LP shelf using what I've learned with the bedside table.

But before that, I will next try making flat-pack shelves and lamps (cubes for ceiling and variations of the scrap).

One more thing:Why was the cardboard shell chair frame instructions omitted? I mean, I suppose it could be adapted to the bracket chair or some factory made chair missing a seat and back, but it would have been nice to learn other frame designs.
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Depends on what you are looking for
by Amazon Customer (4 out of 5 stars)
July 22, 2016

Not what I was expecting. I was hoping the furniture designs were made with more lasting materials like reclaimed woods and metals. Cardboard furniture is cool but not functional in a house with kids and pets. The instructions seemed easy enough, the layout is very well done, and the pictures are great, but I was hoping it was a little more advanced. It's great for a beginner and can inspire some cool ideas, so it depends on what you are looking for.
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Chair legs on cover didn't make it into the book.
by Cloud Ponderer (3 out of 5 stars)
November 3, 2016

Don't buy this book if you are looking for plans for the chair, pictured on the cover.

The bent metal seat of the chair is in the book, but not the beautiful base which is shown. Instead, they've paired it with a clunky, plywood version. The revision is probably more sturdy, but it also has a completely different, less refined, look.

The nice solid wood legs are nowhere to be found, inside.
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Makes a great gift!
by Courtney Noles (5 out of 5 stars)
September 11, 2019

We bought this for my brother in law, he loved it! Makes a great gift. Highly recommend!
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full of great ideas! easy to build
by Nicholas Starinsky (5 out of 5 stars)
February 24, 2017

full of great ideas! easy to build. much emphasis on sourcing of materials, which is great if you are on a budget or care about the environment.
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Cool read
by A.J. (3 out of 5 stars)
December 13, 2015

Probably has about 3 projects I would actually attempt but I haven't done so yet. Instructions are clear and there is a variety to challenge different skill levels. Pretty much is as I expected, shipped on time and I'll get some use out of it.
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The challenge is on!
by Vicky (5 out of 5 stars)
September 5, 2016

We are looking forward to many of the projects described in this book. Seems like so much fun to make a chair of cardboard of all things.
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Ok, but not as many ideas as one might hope for
by CTP (3 out of 5 stars)
August 2, 2015

A few good ideas in here. Fewer bad ideas. Not enough tangible ideas or platforms from which inspiration can be drawn.
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If you are a new or seasoned pro I think you should check this book out!
by Bob (5 out of 5 stars)
October 3, 2016

I dont prefer to read but this one caught my attention and holds it. I actually started reading the preview right after I purchased and then could not wait until it came to pick up where I left off. I first found this book at B&N but the price was much higher. If you are a new or seasoned pro I think you should check this book out. As a new the book outlines some crucial info for DIY projects. If you are well seasoned you can still get a lot out of the book as it invites you to a new way of thinking. I instantly started looking at random objects thinking what can I make out of you. This book really appeals to me because I have always the a resourceful DIYer but there is a whole new angle to look at things in this book.

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