Big Book of Weekend Woodworking: 150 Easy Projects (Big Book of ... Series)

I love this book for the projects, which is exactly what it said it would be. However, as the book was suggested for ALL levels from beginners to more advanced, I had anticipated suggestions for tools along the way. My mistake since the summary of the book never promised that this information was included, and I had made that assumption.Regardless of my own errors, I think that the book is superb and will certainly enjoy using it. I purchased it specifically for some of the items on the cover, and then some more that I hadn't expected. I will, however, be looking for another book though to help me with tool selection, and lessons regarding the joints and cutting skills I will need to make them.I can see myself returning to this book over and over again for existing projects and the way it describes building on your designs to modify and make something more unique of your own. I'd definitely buy it as a gift for others and be sure of it being gratefully received too.

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.

Lots of ideas for small projects. Exactly what you'd expect. Many require a fret or scroll saw but can be adapted if you don't have these. Some need a lathe. It's American so draws on American designs and is also all in Imperial measurements. Just remember there are 25.4mm to the inch! In my opinion a good buy, the candle holder on page 90 is simple and very effective. It's also useful to give it to your spouse to have a look through and when they say 'Oh I'd love that!' it gives you a perfect excuse to buy the lathe/scroll-saw/band-saw/pillar-drill the project needs.

Best book for small/medium plans for most people

This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys woodworking, it has some simple projects ideal for complete beginners and some more advanced ones for people wih more experience. The instructions are clear and easy to follow with good diagrams and lists of parts required. The designs look good and there is something to suit everyone, many are designed to be able to be made with leftover wood from other projects.

This is a first class publication for scroll saw beginners of veterans of all levels it is very informative in an easy going sort of way, the demonstrations are clear and concise and would be easy to follow regardless of your skill level.Once again I have received a book from Amazon that was in tip top condition , which arrived promptly and has been read from cover to cover several times already. I have picked out several projects to be going on with.

Nice book, well written, but for the American market and very detailed, would suit a cabinetmaker interested in American style

My husband has been wanting to get into wood work and make gifts and other bits in his spare time so I bought this gift for him for valentine's day. He recently made this cat plant pot holder for a wedding gift and engraved it with his wood burning kit. I was so impressed with the result. The measurements are more for Americans however you can get round that easily. Hes already made a few more of the projects. Money well spent.

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

Das Buch hatte ich mir etwas anders vorgestellt. Es sind sehr einfach Dinge zum Basteln dort dargestellt, die glaube ich in der Zeit schon etwas zurückliegen.

Came as described has lots of cool projects. My son loves building them

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

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.