Woodworking From The Scrap Pile

"First published 2013 by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications ... East Sussex"--Title page verso.

The Twenty Woodworking Tools Every Kid Should Have and Know How to Use Hey Kids! Grandpa Bob here, ready to show you the 20 woodworking tools you should have and I'll teach you how to use them. So, what's in your toolbox? Do you even have one and do you know how to use the tools that are in it? You may not if no one has shown you and that's where I come in. By the time you finish this book you will know: Where to get your tools Why you need to learn to use your tools correctly How to take care of your tools How to use your tools safely I learned how to use hand tools from my dad and my grandpa and now I am going to teach you some of the things I learned from them. So get ready to begin a life-long adventure in woodworking with hand tools! -Grandpa Bob

This book features enticing projects that will show you what to do with the collection of offcuts in your workshop. Ranging from a simple serving platter to a beautiful bird box there is a project to suit every level of expertise.

Finally, a nuts-and-bolts woodworking guide with achievable and beautiful projects that people actually want to use! Woodworking in a Weekend is the ultimate go-to basic woodworking handbook, featuring 20 simple yet eye-catching projects that require only basic tools and reusable wood. With creative and practical projects, including a rustic table made from axe handles, attractive shelves made of ladders, and even instructions for building a beehive, this gorgeous book is perfect for anyone who wants the satisfaction of building their own furniture without the hassle of extensive time commitments or fancy tools. Including clear, step-by-step instructions, inspiring photographs, and helpful how-to illustrations, crafters will soon be building classic, long-lasting home décor.

Build your skills while building something fun! One of the rewards of woodworking is getting to show off your work--either as part of your home decor or as handmade gifts for family and friends. This book provides 20 small-scale projects that can add a touch of style to any living space. Practice a wide range of woodworking techniques! • Dovetails • Mortise and tenon • Finger joints • Miters • Veneering • Bent lamination Make fun accents for the home! • Wall clocks in classic and contemporary designs • An 18th-century mahogany mirror • Mantel clocks and lamps inspired by popular period styles • An assortment of hanging shelves • Beautiful boxes for storage or gifts • And much more Building skills is a lot more fun when you're making something you can show off or give as a gift. The projects in this book are a great way to practice your craft--plus you might just end up creating a treasured heirloom that looks great on the wall or mantel.

Complete 20 useful outdoor projects, from simple to sophisticated. With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, supply lists, cutting plans, and assembly views, you’ll be equipped with inspiration and guidance to create a wide variety of yard and garden furniture pieces, from a basic garden bench to a more challenging porch rocker.

The latest addition to Black Dog's best-selling Wisdom and Know-How series, this complete, all-in-one, easy-to-follow resource, from the reliable experts at Taunton Press, covers everything you need to know about woodworking, from carving to building to finishes. Woodworking Wisdom & Know-How is the essential go-to book for every woodworking project under the sun, from building kitchen cabinets to refinishing a deck. Published in the same oversized, comprehensive, winning format as the other books in Black Dog's Wisdom and Know-How series, this book is organized by topics such as Types of Wood, Building a Workshop, Working and Finishing Wood, Design and Styles, and Small and Large Projects. Each section is further broken down into chapters that cover specific skills, projects, and crafts for both the beginner and the advanced woodworker?Choosing Plywood, Cutting Dovetails, Building a Look-Inside Birdhouse, Relief Carving, Constructing a Classic Bed, Handheld Power Tools, Building a Cherry Chest of Drawers, Milling Lumber Four-Square, Fashioning a Shaker- Style Clock, and much more. Chapters feature step-by-step instructions, and an appendix of essential resources for supplies, tools, and materials is also included. The text, sourced from Taunton Press's vast cache of projects and woodworking advice is trusted, tried, and true. Other titles in the Know-How Series, include: Survival Wisdom & Know-How (978-1-57912-753-4) Country Wisdom & Know-How (978-1-57912-239-5) Natural Healing Wisdom & Know-How (978-1-57912-800-5) Craft Wisdom & Know-How (978-1-57912-863-0) Garden Wisdom & Know-How (978-1-57912-837-1)

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