Black & Decker Easy Wood Furniture Projects: 32 Step-by-Step Projects for the Home [Paperback]

Editors of Creative Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1999 | Series: Black & Decker

Find 32 easy project plans and step-by-step instructions for building attractive, functional, affordable furniture using ordinary hand and power tools from your workshop. Projects are suitable for nearly every room in your home.

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About the Author

The editors of Creative Publishing international have created dozens of best-selling titles in the fields of home repair, home improvement, home decor, and landscaping.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing international (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865736308
• ISBN-13: 978-0865736306
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #708,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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107 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A practical book for weekend hobbies, May 5, 2000

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"retactwn" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker Easy Wood Furniture Projects: 32 Step-by-Step Projects for the Home (Paperback)

I brought the first book of the Home improvement library series about a year ago. The book is very informative and the photo illustration is excellent. Therefore when I need some wood working DIY this book is my first choice. This book is a step to step guide to build projects, each project list with material list and require tools. Not many word on the wood basic and technique. If you want to have some weekend work, this is the book. Here is the list of projects and you can check it out. Easy-Umbrella stand, Mirrored coat rack, Mitten chest, Entry Valet, Mission windows seat. Living room - bookshelf, two-tier bookshelf, liquor locker, humidor cabinet, tile-top coffee table, plant stand. Family room - bookcase, library table, card table, game table, table/chair, sideboard. Home office - drafting stool, writing desk, secretary topper, nesting office, wastebasket. Bedroom - room divider, cedar chest, nightstand, armoire, mission lamp base. Kitchen - pine pantry, wine & stemware cart, utility cart, recycling center, gateleg table.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book; doesn't require stationary power tools, January 31, 2008

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Smaug "Jeremy" (Round Lake Beach, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker Easy Wood Furniture Projects: 32 Step-by-Step Projects for the Home (Paperback)

That was the main allure for me. I went shopping and bought some nice hand tools to get started in woodworking. I figured that if I wound up not liking it, I would still have useful hand (power) tools for around-the-house type stuff. Well, I got hooked. You'll make some mistakes, and quickly see the value of a table saw, but you will see what you're capable of and hunger for more. Most of the projects are glued and screwed together, with plugs to conceal the screw holes, so "serious" woodworkers don't consider this a serious book. But it is nice because you get gratification fairly quickly. Even though these projects are built of high grade plywood and S4S lumber, they're still sturdier and higher quality than the cheap particle board crap that is sold at Wal*Mart. Give it a try. You'll like it. It will reel you into our world. ;)

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, practical projects, December 10, 2002

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This review is from: Black & Decker Easy Wood Furniture Projects: 32 Step-by-Step Projects for the Home (Paperback)

I bought this book for my boyfriend and it is well worth the money. There are many many projects - very practical ones like a night stand, table, bench, etc. But there are also projects like a wine cart and an island. ...