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• THE BIG BOOK OF WEEKEND WOODWORKING

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  This is a mammoth resource for weekend crafting. 150 classic projects. Included is an introductory section for beginners that explains choosing wood, gluing, patterns, and finishing. Projects include kids toys, puzzles, doll accessories, boxes, shelves, clocks, trellises, whirligigs, and many, many more.

• TRADITIONAL BOX PROJECTS

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  Inspired by Shaker, Arts & Crafts, and other popular styles, here's a new book of Traditional Box Projects that will appeal to a wide range of woodworkers. It's not a book full of exacting reproductions for master craftsmen only -- but more of a detailed guide to creating attainable interpretations of the most beautiful and enduring box designs. Although most of the boxes are easy to build, there is a range of complexity to the projects you'll find -- with a few challenging projects that will test your skills. Here are just a few of the projects you'll discover. Shaker lap box Fumed oak humidor Glass-tipped display case Jewelry box with dovetailed drawers By presenting each project with step-by-step instructions -- and detailed photos -- author Strother Purdy gives you all the advice you need to build these durable, functional boxes with precision. And he shares lots of inside secrets on how to add the final aesthetic touches to each piece. You'll also discover some tried and true tips on how to avoid common pitfalls -- plus some very creative alternative design and construction options. If you've always wanted to try your hand at building these classic wooden boxes, here's a user-friendly guide that will walk you through a range of satisfying projects. And the next time you're searching for a unique gift, you can share a little part of yourself with one of these beautiful boxes.

• POST & BEAM SHED

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  Step by step instructions with photography. Includes shopping list, wall and rafter details, and cutting list. Skill level is intermediate.

• New Wood Puzzle Designs: A Guide to the Construction of Both New and Historic Pu

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  Twelve puzzles of four different basic types are described in this guide, along with the tools and techniques needed to make them. There is expert advice on the woods, glues and finishes that will give the best results. These puzzles are beautiful and intriguing objects in their own right, and offer woodworkers a delightful means of sharpening their skills and astonishing their friends.

• MAKING CONCRETE GARDEN ORNAMENTS

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  You can create everything from bookends to a Venetian bench. Concrete can be formed, carved, enhanced with color, mosaics and embedded designs. You need few tools and everything can be found at the local DIY store. Projects include birds, a table base, a garden throne, bench, totem, fountain, a decorative face, relief planter and more.

• GARDEN ARBOR

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  This arbor is 66"W x 24"D x 90"H and can be made as a simple archway, or a gateway, or you can add a bench seat and sit and relax instead. This plan comes with a complete shopping list, cutting list, construction details, step-by-step instructions and photography. Skill Level - Beginner Tools Needed Drill, jigsaw, circular saw, hammer, tape measure, shovel, post hole digger, handsaw, miter box, level, square