Outdoor Furniture for the Backyard Builder (Reader's Digest Woodworking) (Paperback)

~ Bill Hylton (Author) "Easy as this set is to build, it offers a lot action: The lounger's a mobile recliner, the table folds for storage, and even the..." (more)
Key Phrases: handle slats, mitered frame members, clear exterior finish, Builder's Notes, End View, Redwood Back (more...)

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Product Description

Now you can outfit your deck, patio, and yard with sturdy, attractive wood furniture that you can build yourself. And all you need is a handful of tools, lumber and this book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Readers Digest (December 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762101806
• ISBN-13: 978-0762101801
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #993,679 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful variety of outdoor furniture styles., April 27, 2000

By	Bill Lammers (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) - See all my reviews

Within an hour of receiving this book, I was on my way to the shop! Hylton has combined a great collection of projects that cover a nice variety of outdoor sytles, with hints that make the construction and finishing process easier. If I could make this book perfect, I would have included a few more details, drawings and measurements, but with some practical math application, you get exactly what you need. The best part is that you don't need a dedicated shop to produce fine results. Ah, those of us with the handheld powertools can rejoice.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Strong Projects- Weak Instruction, September 4, 2001

By A Customer

I bought this book solely to build the adirondack chair which I recently finished. Lots of Cut List info makes buying the lumber easy. However, once into a project the pictures/illustrations and descriptions of precise placement of key parts leaves much to be desired. I have built several other chairs from different plans and based on this experience, I sadly cannot recommend this book.

1.0 out of 5 stars No way - don't buy it, May 2, 2004

By	Daniel A. French (Toledo, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Adirondack chair plan doesn't give sufficient information. After I cut all of the wood as instructed, found out that there are no measurements given for placement of key parts. Obviously this book was never shop tested. Do not buy this book.