Wood Projects for the Garden (Ortho library) [Paperback]

Ron Hildebrand (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1987 | Series: Ortho library

Clear, detailed instructions, along with color photographs and illustrations, show how to make 67 projects, from planter boxes to umbrella-shaded picnic tables. The ideas and projects in this book can enhance the appearance of your home, expand the uses of your garden, and give you the satisfaction of making something yourself.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Ortho Books; Revised edition (September 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897211022
• ISBN-13: 978-0897211024
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #980,880 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice projects for the beginner/intermediate woodworker, April 21, 2006

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This review is from: Wood Projects for the Garden (Ortho library) (Paperback)

I bought this book a while ago for the plans to the swing that is shown on the book cover. I built the swing out of cypress and hung it from our porch with nylon rope; it came out really nice. The book begins with a brief discussion of types of wood, fasteners, glue, hardware and tools. The instructions are given in clear step-by-step sequence, which reference exploded diagrams of the finished product. There is a materials list for each project, which really helps when shopping for the parts.

Projects are useful and nicely designed in most cases. There are 53 projects separated into categories of Planter Boxes, Raised Beds, Trellises, Gardening Aids and Outdoor Furniture. I think if you like wood projects and find pride in using outdoor and garden items you have made yourself, this book would be a good addition to your library.