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• FURNITURE STUDIO 4: FOCUS ON MATERIALS

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• MAKING FURNITURE: PROJECTS AND PLANS

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  In this compilation of projects and plans from Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine, veteran craftsman Mark Ripley puts 20 years’ worth of practical tips, refreshing ideas, and innovative approaches on the page. The 24 fully-diagrammed and illustrated designs here offer something to furniture-makers of all abilities, from a simple dining-room table to the more complex breakfront bookcase. And these projects don’t require a lavishly-equipped shop: each design requires little more than a bench, a small bandsaw, two or three portable power tools, and a basic kit of hand tools. Before diving into building plans, Ripley helps readers understand the basics of properly choosing materials and harmonizing the elements of furniture design.

• Ridiculously Simple Furniture Projects: Great Looking Furniture Anyone Can Build

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  Subtitle: "Great Looking Furniture Anyone Can Build". Blending the practicality of IKEA with the creativity of Martha Stewart, this collection of innovative projects is presented with simplicity of construction in mind. The suggested pieces are practical, have broad appeal, and carry a high brag factor upon completion. Requiring minimal assembly time and tools, this concise, engaging, and even humorous guide offers countless tips as well as clear and instructive photography. The majority of the projects also incorporate clever construction, such as the use of bifold doors, stock cabinets, and off-the-shelf lumber, guaranteeing that the required materials are both inexpensive and easily accessible. Featuring ideas for furnishing both the interior and the exterior of the home, this handbook is ideal for weekend woodworkers. Spike Carlsen has been involved in the world of wood and woodworking for more than 30 years. He is the former executive editor of The Family Handyman magazine and a regular contributor to American Woodworker, FreshHome, and Men’s Health magazines. He is the author of A Splintered History of Wood: Belt Sander Races, Blind Woodworkers and Baseball Bats, selected as an NPR Best Book of the Year. He lives in Stillwater, Minnesota.

• WOOD MAGAZINE: HOME STORAGE SOLUTIONS- OOP

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  Ingenious projects from the editors of Wood Magazine. Guidelines on wood, sheet goods, hardware, shelves, finishing and more. Includes complete plans, cutting lists, and assembly instructions for chests, entertainment center, bookcases, and other storage units.

• David Charlesworth's (Vol. 1) Furniture-Making Techniques

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  David Charlesworth, a master teacher and carpenter, has for over 20 years seen firsthand where students run into problems. Here he shows how careful preparation, in combination with well chosen and cared for tools, can get even newcomers professional results. Learn to cut joints that fit perfectly every time, as well as plain, secret, and twisted dovetails. The use of Japanese and European chisels is discussed as well as fine tuning your bench plane for astounding improvements in performance. Quite an interesting book.

• FURNITURE PROJECTS FOR THE DECK AND LAWN

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  Attractive 2 x 4 woodworking projects that can be built by anyone. All of the projects use basic tools and are easy to complete. Each project includes a materials list, step-by-step instructions and assembly drawings. Projects include Adirondack Chair and Ottoman, Picnic Table and benches, Umbrella table, Play house, Big Swing, and more. These are easy to make projects and a joy for the entire family. Regular $14.95 Special $11.95