Building Furniture for Country LivingNothing conveys the comfort and warmth of hearth and home quite like handmade, solid wood furniture. We've assembled a collection of "comfort" furniture for your home in Building Furniture for Country Living. By following the detailed step-by-step instructions and photos, you too can bring the comfort of country living into your home, no matter what your skill level.• Eleven projects offer options for every room in your...

Hone Your Woodworking Skills One Box at a TimeWhen it comes to great woodworking projects, it's hard to beat boxes. Using a minimal amount of materials, you can craft wonderful gifts or items for sale. And it's a great opportunity to use those pieces of special wood you've been hoarding.The real trick to successful box-making is coming up with the right designs. If you've been looking for attractive box projects that suit your particular tools and abilities...

Building furniture just got easier!If you're like most woodworkers, you're always looking for ways to save time. One of the best tools to deliver on that promise is the biscuit joiner. You may have heard that using biscuits, those little compressed wafers of wood, is a form of cheating. But it's not. Biscuits make strong joints and get the job done fast.Try any one of the attractive projects inside and you'll be amazed at how quick, easy and effective the j...

The Everything Woodworking Book is an essential guide for tapping into the exciting world of woodcraft. Popular Woodworking's Jim Stack packs tons of practical information-from learning how to set up shop by selecting the right tools to understanding the fundamentals of basic woodworking joints and furniture design-into one comprehensive package. Filled with easy-to-follow techniques, two-color inserts, and dozens of clear black-and-white photographs, the reader i...

Build the tool chest of your dreams!Why spend money on prepackaged tool boxes when you can make something better from scratch - a tool box tailored to your specific needs?In Building the Perfect Tool Chest, master craftsman Jim Stack provides complete materials lists, plans and step-by-step instructions for building 15 stylish, yet practical, designs. Perfect for hand tools and power tools alike, projects range from elegant rolling cabinets to util...

Pick a Project, Finish It in a WeekendDo you have time only during weekends to immerse yourself in your woodworking? If so, then The Weekend Woodworker's Project Collection is for you. This book has 40 projects from which to choose and, depending on the level of your woodworking skills, any of them can be completed in one or two weekends.Projects include:• a game box• a jewelry box• several styles of bookcases and shelves• 5 mi...

Get more out of your table saw!The table saw is the most versatile power tool in your shop. Unfortunately, many woodworkers don't realize it! Cutting-Edge Table Saw Tips & Tricks will make woodworking a lot easier no matter what your skill level.Kenneth Burton illustrates how important and efficient your table saw can be with dozens of tricks, techniques and jigs that cover everything from crafting precision joinery to accurately c...

A comprehensive guide to building beautiful and functional storage pieces for your homeWhether you need storage for books, DVDs, games or clothes, you'll find attractive, custom options in this book. Open shelving? An enclosed cabinet? A classic bookcase? They're all here. Building Bookcases, Cabinets and Shelves offers 29 storage solutions in a variety of styles and sizes with both open and enclosed storage.Each project includes cutting lists, ste...

Building gorgeous furniture is easier than ever with the pocket hole jigThe pocket hole jig has revolutionized how joints are made. Not only does this innovative tool produce a strong, durable joint without special clamps or fasteners, but the pocket hole jig actually allows you to build stunning furniture without the use of expensive machinery.The Pocket Hole Drilling Jig Project Book is the first book to teach the limitless applications of this t...

Create Your Own Outdoor Living SpaceBuild your own Garden of Eden and have the sanctuary you've always wanted! Be the master of your own domain and retreat from the pressures of the world.• Make a peaceful walkway that leads you to an archway permitting entrance into your own personal private place.• Build a small storage shed to protect your gardening tools and keep them within easy reach.• Make a small fence that's a snap to layout and assem...

Working Wood, Not Machining ItIf you're more interested in working with wood rather than machining it, you will be relieved to learn that expensive powered machinery isn't required to build furniture. You can also forget the dust masks, face shields and hearing protection since many of the safety concerns related to woodworking-the use of power tools-are eliminated. In this book, you'll learn to set up a hand-tool woodworking shop, then discover the toolset, practi...

Woodworkers Are CleverWoodworkers are often faced with challenges while building. The best woodworkers are quick to come up with one, if not a dozen solutions to these complications. No, they're not all original solutions. But the cleverest among us learn from others, and that's what this book is all about.Take advantage of years worth of collected cleverness by learning from the tips and tricks collected here: starting with basic tips on how to set up your...