How to Make Outdoor & Garden Furniture: Instructions for Tables, Chairs, Planters, Trellises & More from the Experts at American Woodworker (American Woodworker (Paperback))
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (574 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 156523765X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Their roster of craftsman contributors provide top-notch technical information in a way that hobbyist can understand. The magaine has been in business for decades with over 140 issues in their backlist. Randy Johnson is the Editor. American Woodworker is one of the premier publications for woodworking.
The time to complete each project ranges from a few hours to a couple of weekends, making this book an ideal resource for transforming your backyard or deck. From Adirondack chairs, patio bars, and picnic tables to showcase Victorian trellises and planters, these attractive pieces will beautify your outdoor space.. Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with these 22 functional and decorative furniture projects. Superb step-by-step photographs and excellent working drawings help ensure success
Deceptive Sub-title SDD I was looking for plans to build an adironack chair for my son (at his request). I saw this book and in the upper right hand corner of the cover it states that it includes plans for a classic Adirondack chair. But when you get the book and the plan you find that this set of plans is for those with special tools and advanced skills and deep pockets. It does not use common joinery such as screws and glue, rather you have to be able to cut dovetails and other joints that do not require screws. Great if you know how but I don't. I also do not . not for the amateur I was looking forward to receiving and using the book, sadly, almost the entirety of the projects require more than the basic tools.Multiple projects call for a biscuit jointer, router table, and mortise and tennon crafting.Nice looking projects, and I can still use the pictures and try to modify for my use, but I cant use them as written without purchasing a lot of new equiptment and tools. Oh to have wood working equipment WriteOn I am still looking for a book that guides me in I guess "primitive" furniture assembly. What I mean by primitive: simple tools, for example drill, hammer, saw. I don't have access to such fancy, hi-tone equipment as a table saw or router-let alone the security (no house of my own and damned if I'll move so much to my next rental -I go where the work work is) or money to make such investments, and as a beginner in nowheresville I wouldn't want to screw up a neighbor's equipmentIt's a nice fantasy read for me. Somewhere in an alternate unive
Inside you'll find expert guidance for making outdoor furniture: - Step-by-step color photographs and detailed working drawings - Technical advice on finishes and varnishes - 22 well-designed projects, including tables, patio bars, benches, chairs, and ornamental trellises and planters . From Adirondack chairs, patio bars, and picnic tables to showcase Victorian trellises and planters, the experts at American Woodworker provide complete plans and instructions for building great-looking pieces that will beautify your outdoor space. From the Back Cover Enhance Your Outdoor Lifestyle With Sturdy, Attractive Furniture Stylish, well-designed outdoor furniture is the crowning beauty of a charming property. The time to complete each project ranges from a few hours to a couple of weekends, making this book an ideal resource for transforming your outdoor décor. Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with these functional and decorative furniture proje