"48 quality furniture projects that require minimal experience and tools"--Cover. Includes index.
Contents:
Seating. Skansen bench ; Hall bench ; Simple side chair ; Patio chair ; Mud room bench -- Tables. Round taboret ; Victorian side table ; Coffee table ; Factory cart coffee table ; Tapered-leg table ; Game table ; Tiered end table ; Contemporary coffee table ; Contemporary side table -- Storage. Pirate chest ; Storage bench ; Country tool & toy chest ; Mitered CD/DVD rack ; Canted wall box ; Pleasant Hill firewood box ; Painted cupboard ; Gent's case ; Shaker carry box -- Shelving. Egg crate shelves ; Whale tail shelves ; Stacking bookcases ; Contemporary shelves ; Simplified Stickley bookcase ; Shaker shelves ; Library magazine rack ; Corner shelf ; Open bookcase ; Contemporary bookshelves ; Shaker shelf ; Hanging shelves -- Miscellaneous. Message center ; Tool rack ; Step stool ; Fish sticks trivet ; Knife block ; Shaker-inspired step stool ; Low-profile serving tray ; Recycling station ; Bi-fold shutters ; Magazine rack ; Lap desk ; Weekend pot rack.
Summary:
Shows do-it-yourself enthusiasts how to create quality furniture projects with a modest kit of tools in less than two days of shop time while using only materials that are available at local home center stores.
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