<p>It doesn’t have to take forever to complete high-quality woodworking projects: these 25 fun and functional items for indoors and out can be finished in as little as a day. And success is practically guaranteed, thanks to the straightforward instructions and hundreds of color photographs, charts and illustrations, including exploded diagrams that show precisely how each piece comes together.  The collection features designs—such as charming Plantation Shutters, a Gateleg Table with two extendable leaves, and a Compact Cook’s Rack—that even a novice can finish, but that will also keep experts happily engaged. The creative projects also include an Easy Glider, a nostalgic Swing-on-a String, a Table-to-Go that’s perfect for tailgating, and many others that woodworkers will want to build and enjoy right away! </p>

Workshop Creations: Classic Woodworking Projects for Indoors & Outdoors

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

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Crafts & Hobbies

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These 24 easy-to-complete woodworking projects are designed for woodworkers of all skill levels, and will fill real needs in every home, from the glass-topped Display Coffee Table, cozy Double Rocker, and elegant Fireplace Mantel to the Gardener’s Bench and handy Materials Cart for the workshop. Each project was selected for its ease of construction, and is accompanied by a materials shopping list, straightforward diagrams, and creative finishing tips. There’s advice for ensuring that seat-backs won’t twist, tips for creating “invisible” butt joints that hide seams, and using alignment jigs to keep drawers level and solid. More than 300 color photographs, diagrams, and charts make it easy to see how the projects are completed.

Home Woodworking Projects: Beautiful & Functional Items for Every Room

Home Improvement & Design

<p>Nothing enhances the comfort and good looks of a backyard or deck more than well-made outdoor furniture. Home carpenters of every skill level will find projects here to fill every family need, from the Frame-style Sandbox, made entirely of 2 x 4s in a single day, to the Potting Bench, complete with rolling cart, water supply, and sink. The beginner will appreciate the simplicity of the Basic Adirondack Chair, with its squared-off forms, while the more experienced woodworker will go for the Advanced model, with its elegantly curved contours. There is complete information on such important subjects as counterboring and plugging to conceal screw heads, the best woods for outdoor use, and the proper finishes to preserve the completed projects.</p>

Woodworking for the Backyard: Projects for Relaxing, Cooking, Entertaining & Gardening

Gardening & Landscape Design

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Workshop Creations: Classic Woodworking Projects for Indoors & Outdoors

Home Woodworking Projects: Beautiful & Functional Items for Every Room

Woodworking for the Backyard: Projects for Relaxing, Cooking, Entertaining & Gardening