Teaches boys and girls ages 8 and up basic carpentry skills through easy-to-make projects: bird feeder, sailboat, tie rack, flower box, and 11 more. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations.

"They're so quick and easy that some of these ingenious projects can be finished in an hour! Most take less than a weekend, and even the ones marked "challenging" simply need more than one person to assemble the large beams. Use ordinary power tools and your favorite woods to finish any of the fun, useful, and attractive projects featured here. Dozens of outdoor projects include: Sandbox ; Picnic tables ; Occasional tables ; Benches ; Planters ; Chairs ; Lounges. There's a huge selection of small projects for every room in the home: Napkin holders ; Stools ; Mug racks ; Framed mirrors ; Switch plates ; Shelves ; Belt and tie bar ; Butcher-block bench ; Clock. Larger projects for the home include: End tables ; Sit-up exercise board ; Bookcases ; Music box ; Curio cabinet ; Lap desk ; Game table ; And so much more you're not even halfway through the list! When you have the urge to create something in wood but you don't have much time to spare, when you need a fine project quickly for your home -- or as a gift -- this is the trusty workshop companion you'll turn to again and again for ideas and guidance." --

Shop tested expert advice for woodworkers on how to build 50 attractive and functional woodworking projects for all areas of the house from storage for the kitchen and the outdoors, to furniture and heirlooms. An ideal resource for woodworkers looking for a new project or wanting to spruce up their home, this book has plans for projects that can take a few hours, or up to a weekend to complete.

Fast and easy woodworking projects, from toys to furniture, folk art to garden items.

This updated edition has even more projects children will love and more information in an expanded introductory section on tools, materials, techniques, and safety.

Nearly half of all new woodworkers are female--but few guides focus especially on their needs. Here’s one that does. Written by professional woodworker Marilyn MacEwen, it gives women the skills and confidence to enter this traditionally masculine preserve, from mastering complex techniques to handling advanced projects. In detail, MacEwen covers wood types and their characteristics, shows how to set up an efficient workshop, discusses and demystifies tools, explains how to read woodworking plans, and offers 16 practical and great-looking items to make, including a bed, chair, CD cabinet, and dining room table. Plus, there are invaluable tips on the ergonomics of working with wood with a woman’s physique, and how to deal with the macho culture of the lumberyard.

From an old-fashioned porch swing to a white picket fence, woodworking projects to enhance gardens, decks, and patios. In addition to detailed diagrams and photos, theres a key point box for every project. It includes the prep, shop, and assembly times, skill level, cost/benefit ratio, and more. Build a planter to show off flowers, shrubs and trees ; a handy garden cart; an outdoor dining set.