The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking: 150 Easy Projects Paperback – May 1, 2005

Purchased used and came in great shape. It had tons of great ideas with how many of each piece needs to be cut with measurements included. The only thing I wish the projects included would be what the best tool to make the cuts would be.

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I bought this book as an entry point for me to do woodworking with my husband so I could try making something on my own without frustrating my spouse in the woodshop by asking for help!The projects have drawings and pictures of the items, you will need to photocopy and enlarge the drawings as templates so unless you have a printer/copier lying around, prepare for a trip to the store. You will also need to have other equipment available for some of the projects like a fret or scroll saw (fretwork shelves, mirrors) or a lathe (candlestick holders). You could do it with hand tools such as a coping saw but with many hobby woodworkers being busy, power tools are helpful for the projects in the book.I liked more the antique and kitchen projects sections with items being more useful but so many of them were things for kids and I don't have kids! The writing style seems to be well suited if you have a child that is interested in making something that isn't a birdhouse. I'm sure with some inspiration and creativity you can turn these projects into something with a modern flair or your own artistic style.I will say that I like the Colonial Wall Shelf, the Pennysylvania Wall Cupboard, Adirondack chairs, and the Boot Jack as being things I would actually build from this book but the majority of the projects I would not. The Hooded Doll Cradle in the brown stain as they have in the picture makes it look super creepy, like a perfect Halloween decor idea if the Annabelle doll was going to be in it. But if you can see past the finishes that have been used in the projects you could lighten these up for a refreshing update that would work for your home or as gifts for others.Projects are inspired by historical pieces and folk art, if this isn't what you like in terms of styles of furnishings and decor, give this book a miss.

I purchased this for my husband who absolutely loves it and has made some of the project and is working on more. High recommendations from him.

The book has a lot of great projects, there is only one problem that I have found that is giving me lots of headaches! Each project has a denominational drawing, and for most things with straight lines that is great! The problem arises when you have a plan that has some curved designs or shapes that must be enlarged to the correct size! The diagrams give you the grid size each is based on and for people that are good are drawing that is excellent, for the other 96% of us that need to take the diagram to a print shop and have it enlarged to the correct size it is a problem! None of the diagrams give the amount you need to enlarge them to get the correct size, none of them are reduced the same amount, so you are forced to monkey with repeatedly printing off various enlargements, measuring it and then if it is not correct printing it again, and again!!!!!!! If you have some good eyes and some digital calipers you can get close by measuring the grid and then doing some figuring, but you will still have to in most cases print it 2 or 3 times even then to get to the correct measurements for the filigree or scrolling details!! I have never had a book like this that did not tell you that you needed to enlarge this diagram by this amount before till this one!

First thing first: this is a book of projects, not a book on woodworking techniques. In terms of number of projects, this book is a GREAT value.Each projects comes with at least a two-view drawings: front view and side (or top) view. Most of the projects also have an exploded view to illustrate how the project goes together. Better yet, each project comes with photograph of finished product.One caveat: The drawings are not actual size; we have to enlarge them to full size. The authors explains several methods how we can do it.Below, I give you the complete list of the projects so you can decide yourself whether they are to your liking.Kitchen Projects:1. Toaster Tongs2. Classic Cutting Board3. Pasta and Salad Forks4. Bread Basket5. Wooden Trivet6. Serving Tray7. Napkin Holder8. Grocery List Holder9. Recipe Box10. Wall Spice BoxOffice Projects:11. Clipboard12. Paperweight13. Key Rack14. In/Out Mail Basket15. Four-Drawer Storage UnitYard & Garden Projects:16. Garden Caddy17. Rabbit Plant Holder18. Rail Planter19. Quaint Birdhouse20. Bluebird Nesting Box21. Garden Toolbox22. Wind Chimes23. Trellis24. Full-Size & Child's Adirondack ChairUseful Household Projects:25. Tulips on a Stand26. Simple Wooden Basket27. Modern Picture Frame28. Tie Rack29. Shoeshine Box30. Folding Candleholder31. Simple Toolbox32. Eight-Sided Jewelry Box33. Duck Basket34. Candle Sconce with Drawer35. Box for Forstner Bits36. Wall BarometerClocks:37. Triangle Clock38. Tambour Clock39. Notepad Clock40. Galley Wall Clock41. Square New England Wall Clock42. Shaker Shelf Clock43. Terry Shelf Clock44. Schoolhouse Clock45. Shaker Wall Clock, c.1840Stools, Stands & Shelves:46. Small Wall Shelf47. Folding Plant Stand48. Knickknack Shelf with Hearts49. Footstool with Hearts50. Bed Step Stool51. Wall Shelf52. Bathroom Shelf53. Tall Plant Table54. Artist's EaselChildren's Furniture & Accessories:55. Cow Jumping Over Moon56. Dog Bookrack, c.195057. Child's Footstool58. Piggy Bank59. Elephant Bank60. Child's Wall Clock61. Doll Chair62. Child's Bench63. Turtle Footstool64. Dog Seat65. Child's Small Chest for Drawers66. Child's Winged Rocking Chair67. Book House, c.192568. Hooded Doll CradleToys, Games & Puzzles:69. Walking Penguin Toy70. Monkey Business Balancing Trick71. Color/Shape Puzzle72. Stegosaurus Puzzle73. Pyramid Puzzle74. Nail Puzzle75. Toy Blocks76. Nutcracker Horse & Rider Toy77. Rabbit Pull Toy78. Small Farm Tractor79. Toolbox with Tools80. Simple Toy Train, c.192081. Log Cabin82. Rover Pull Toy, c.193583. Checkers Game84. Horse Pull Toy85. Pushcart86. Push Chicken87. Elephant Pull Toy88. Caterpillar Pull Toy89. Crayon Tractor-Trailer90. Dog Pull Toy91. Walking Dog Pull Toy92. Train with Passengers93. Doll Tricycle94. Model T Truck95. Noah's Ark with Animals96. Model T Runabout97. Jeep98. Dump Truck99. World War I Aeroplane, c.1916100. Toy Airplane101. Child's Swedish Sled102. Country Rocking Horse, c.1935103. Circus Toy104. Riding Rocking HorseFolk Art Projects:105. Folk Weather Vanes106. Swan Cutting Board107. Early Toy Roadster108. Maiden Plant Holder109. Christmas Tree Decoration110. Cat Plant Stand111. Small Decorative Rocking Horse112. Small Wheelbarrow Planters with Boy & Girl Figures113. Alligator, c.1930114. Cranberry Scoop115. Lawn Bird, c.1935Fretsaw Projects:116. Bootjack117. Fretsaw Knickknack Shelf118. Fretwork Wall Shelf 1119. Fretwork Wall Shelf 2120. Fretsaw Wall Mirror121. Gothic Wall Mirror122. Fretwork Corner Wall ShelfWall Boxes:123. Heart Wall Box124. Small Wall Box125. Fish-Tail Wall Box126. Salt Box127. Canted Wall Box128. Wall Candle Box129. Early Wall BoxAntique Projects:130. Early American Candlestick131. Country Mirror132. Courting Mirror133. Cricket Footstool134. Early American Lantern135. Coasting Sled136. Candle Box with Sliding Lid137. Colonial Wall Shelf138. Milking Stool139. Country Silver Tray140. Sewing Box with Drawers141. Miniature Blanket Chest142. Country Toolbox with Drawer143. Small Child's Blanket Chest144. Country Bench145. Formal Pipe Box146. Country Pipe Box147. Pennsylvania Wall Cupboard148. Side Table with Drawer149. Wall Shelf with Drawers150. Half-Round Plant Stand

Other than the delivery been left outside in the rain and having the book saturated with rain it’s the best buy yet. Ever page you turn over on this book gives more and more knowledge. I will be looking for more books similar to this one. Full of information on how to construct carpentry projects. All the design work done for you and to scale. I purchased this book secondhand but, it’s well worth the full price if others are not for sale. For a beginner it’s just the job you can not go wrong with this book you name it you will find a project to construct in it.

It's a good book to come up with ideas and has some pointers on how to do it but I feel the bullet points are always too vague for a beginner like me. So maybe more recommended for a intermediate level that already knows the basics and feels comfortable with just some pointers.The projects inside the book are interesting and for all taste and sizes.Would be nice to have the dimensions also in the metric system.

Nicely put together softcover, with lots of projects geared towards the beginner. Certainly getting your money's worth with this book with respect to size and number of pages.

Libro in inglese e progetti in pollici semplice da fare e usare.

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