Practical Weekend Projects for Woodworkers

by Phillip Gardener, Andy Standing
Practical Weekend Projects for Woodworkers cover
Good Books rating 4.0
How-To and DIY
Technical
  • ID: 3594
  • Added: 2025-10-18
  • Updated: 2025-10-18
  • ISBN: 9781607655633
  • Publisher: IMM Lifestyle Books
  • Published: 2018-12-11
  • Reviews: 3

Practical Weekend Projects for Woodworkers offers a collection of straightforward, step-by-step projects designed to be completed in a weekend. From shelves and storage units to birdhouses and bookends, each project is crafted to look professional while being simple to make using either hand or power tools. The book includes easy-to-follow instructions, how-to photographs, exploded diagrams, and templates to ensure precise results. Additionally, it features a practical, illustrated reference section on tools, techniques, and wood choices, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in woodworking.

Reviews
Toledo Bibliocommons · 2025-10-18
comprehensive 3.50

The book is praised for its comprehensive coverage of woodworking fundamentals. It is seen as a foundational resource for the craft.

This reviewer commends the book for getting to the core of woodworking, focusing on laying out, cutting, and assembling joinery for furniture and other treasured items. They appreciate the book's detailed instructions and practical advice, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced woodworkers. The reviewer notes that the book's emphasis on foundational skills is particularly useful for those looking to improve their woodworking techniques.

Quick quotes

    Foundations of Woodworking gets to the very core of the craft of woodworking: laying out, cutting, and assembling joinery for furniture and other treasured items.

    With easy-to-follow instructions and how-to photographs, this book will provide practical advice and inspiration for both amateur and experienced woodworkers.

    This widely popular book has proven to serve its audience well, based on the abundance of positive reviews it has received by its readers.

Sanity · 2019-01-01
practical 4.50

The projects are designed to be simple yet professional, suitable for both hand and power tools. The book is praised for its practicality and ease of use.

This reviewer appreciates the simplicity and professionalism of the projects in this book. They find it particularly useful for both amateur and experienced woodworkers, highlighting the ease of following the instructions and the high-quality results achievable. The book is seen as a great resource for anyone looking to complete woodworking projects in a weekend. The reviewer also notes that the book is well-organized and provides clear, step-by-step guidance.

Quick quotes

    Each project is designed to be simple to make while having a really professional look,

    can be made using either hand or power tools.

    With easy-to-follow instructions and how-to photographs, this book will provide practical advice and inspiration for both amateur and experienced woodworkers.

American Book Warehouse · 2019-01-01
popular 4.00

The book has received widespread acclaim for its practicality and positive reader reviews. It is noted for serving its audience well.

This reviewer highlights the widespread popularity and positive reception of the book. They note that it has received numerous positive reviews from readers, indicating its effectiveness in serving its intended audience. The book is seen as a valuable resource for woodworkers looking for practical projects they can complete in a weekend. The reviewer suggests that the book's popularity is a testament to its quality and usefulness.

Quick quotes

    Published in 2018, this widely popular book has proven to serve its audience well,

    based on the abundance of positive reviews it has received by its readers.

    With easy-to-follow instructions and how-to photographs, this book will provide practical advice and inspiration for both amateur and experienced woodworkers.

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