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"I Can Do That! Woodworking Projects" shows the absolute beginner how to create seventeen quality furniture projects with a modest kit of tools in less than two days of workshop time while using only materials that are available at any DIY shop.The enclosed tool manual explains all the tools and shows the reader how to perform the basic operations in a step-by-step format.By replacing much of the complicated joinery common in woodworking with mechanical fasteners (biscuits and pocket screws) the learning curve is greatly reduced, but the quality and appearance of the project remains intact.Projects include storage benches, shelving, chairs, coffee and end tables and more.
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Ken Burton is the author of Cutting-Edge Table Saw Tips & Tricks, Cutting Edge Band Saw Tips & Tricks and the upcoming Cutting Edge Table Saw Projects. All from Popular Woodworking Books.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Kinda Dull and Available Online
9 April 2009
Format:Paperback
This book is designed to allow people with limited tools to create "real" projects from wood. All the projects assume the builder has a small set of tools that are described in the early sections of the book. In general, the authors focus on some hand tools and a few "smaller" power tools: drill, miter saw, and jigsaw. This tool section describes what the reader should look for when buying new tools and has a nice discussion on their use. Overall, this section is quite useful.
Projects are specifically designed with home-center materials in mind, focusing on oak, plywood, poplar, and dimensional lumber. They are, as you might expect with a limited toolset, relatively spartan designs. They do look nice, and seem to serve their intended function. Generally the build instructions are good and stick to the assumed toolset pretty well.
Unfortunately, there are also a few flaws. It doesn't take long to see the limitations of the chosen toolset and get awfully bored with the plans. Squarish designs are typical -- the cover projects are by far the most interesting, yet I could not see these occupying a place in my home. The two chair plans are particularly odd, and looking at them made me wonder if anyone had actually used them. I cannot see wanting to sit in either one.
Finally, a large number of these project plans are available on Popular Woodworking magazine's website at no cost. The early section describing the tools, which is probably the most valuable section of the book, is also available on their website.
Overall, I found this book to be disappointing, and my frustration reached new levels when I realized that much of its content can be downloaded free.
Projects are specifically designed with home-center materials in mind, focusing on oak, plywood, poplar, and dimensional lumber. They are, as you might expect with a limited toolset, relatively spartan designs. They do look nice, and seem to serve their intended function. Generally the build instructions are good and stick to the assumed toolset pretty well.
Unfortunately, there are also a few flaws. It doesn't take long to see the limitations of the chosen toolset and get awfully bored with the plans. Squarish designs are typical -- the cover projects are by far the most interesting, yet I could not see these occupying a place in my home. The two chair plans are particularly odd, and looking at them made me wonder if anyone had actually used them. I cannot see wanting to sit in either one.
Finally, a large number of these project plans are available on Popular Woodworking magazine's website at no cost. The early section describing the tools, which is probably the most valuable section of the book, is also available on their website.
Overall, I found this book to be disappointing, and my frustration reached new levels when I realized that much of its content can be downloaded free.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Brilliant Book
6 April 2008
Format:Paperback
As a novice wood worker I have really enjoyed this book and can start on projects without buying thousands of dollars of tools. Great introduction on how to use the tools and easy to understand intructructions for the projects.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
NOT BAD
20 Feb 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you don't find yourself nodding when trying to watch the DVD, all power to you.
The content of the DVD is great, but the individual putting on the DVD is a sleeper.
We laughed many times and had to watch it to the end, just because of his lack of enthusiasm and stage personality.
The BOOK is well written and contains many wonderful project ideas, although watch for many areas that your own ideas will improve on.
John
The content of the DVD is great, but the individual putting on the DVD is a sleeper.
We laughed many times and had to watch it to the end, just because of his lack of enthusiasm and stage personality.
The BOOK is well written and contains many wonderful project ideas, although watch for many areas that your own ideas will improve on.
John
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