Shop-Tested Outdoor Furniture You Can Make (Wood Book) (Paperback)

~ WOOD (Author) "Offering plenty of room for two adults to relax and carry on small talk, this inviting project may be the best seat at your house..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Containing a wide range of projects such as a porch swing, birdhouse, and outdoor planter, this bestselling woodworking book includes thorough, complete step-by-step instructions, cutting diagrams, exploded diagrams, illustrations, and color photos of the finished project. 30 photos, 22 in full-color.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: WOOD; 2 edition (August 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 069620746X
• ISBN-13: 978-0696207464
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #645,829 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for beginners, March 18, 2003

By	"jane3246" (New Middletown, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews

While this book has some very beautiful gliders, rockers, and chairs, it was not designed for a beginner in woodworking. I had trouble with the terminology used and wouldn't even attempt these projects. In addition the book has an over abundance of bird houses and feeders (9 patterns). So if you are looking to build easy, strait forward lawn furniture this is not the book for you.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars pleasing, May 15, 2001

By	casey (Oklahoma, Ok) - See all my reviews

i find this book very illustrated in the constrction of building outdoor crafts. it is very defined in the exact measurements in every cut with precision. i would recommend this book to any person in the beginning and skilled nature of wood working.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some good furniture designs, July 26, 2003

By A Customer

This book has some good designs for outdoor furniture, including a swing, double rocker, two part patio chair, and an outdoor chair and table. Good, complete instructions are included and the size can be easily modified to meet your needs.

The reason I didn't rate this as five stars is that the book also includes way too many bird houses and a whirligig. Personally, I feel that bird houses and whirligigs should be banned from these kind of books.

The book isn't too expensive so I feel that the worthwhile designs are worth the price. If you want some good designs for a swing, rocker, and a few other items, buy this book.