Build More Stuff With Wood: 12 New Projects for Beginning and Intermediate Woodworkers

Ready to level up your maker game? You proved you can build stuff—now it’s time to build more stuff! This is your next indispensable guide to creating bigger, bolder, and even more functional wooden projects using the same simple toolkit.

If you’re hooked on the satisfaction of building your own furniture and home goods, this book is your perfect next step.

Build More Stuff with Wood continues the mission of empowering you to skip the big-box store and save serious money by crafting high-quality pieces yourself. We stick to the philosophy: all projects are designed to be completed with basic, affordable hand and power tools—no need for massive, professional equipment.

This volume introduces over 20 new, exciting projects that expand your skills into new areas, from complex joinery practice to designing custom storage solutions. It’s the ideal book to take into your local community maker space or small workshop, encouraging you to collaborate and share knowledge with fellow enthusiasts.

Projects include practical, stylish additions like custom benches, modular shelving systems, unique lighting fixtures, and even projects for the yard.

Gain the confidence to tackle larger builds and add true craftsmanship to your home. Build More Stuff with Wood shows that the satisfaction of saving money and the joy of creation only get bigger as your skills grow. Start building your legacy today!

Key Features:

  • Expanded Toolset: This book introduces essential machines such as a tablesaw, a 14-inch bandsaw, and a benchtop drill press—tools that are foundational for any woodworking shop. Additionally, you'll learn to master crucial hand tools like a block plane and a chisel set, enhancing your woodworking repertoire.
  • Essential Techniques: With the new tools come new skills, empowering you to explore a wide range of joinery techniques and design possibilities. Each technique is clearly explained, making it easy to understand and implement in your projects.
  • Diverse Projects: From practical workshop builds like a sturdy workbench and a tool cabinet to beautiful home items such as mitered boxes, picture frames, benches, and a variety of tables, this book offers a plethora of projects to inspire your creativity.
  • Secrets of the Craft: Throughout the book, "Secrets of the Craft" breakout boxes highlight key concepts and tips, providing valuable insights to help you hone your skills and avoid common pitfalls.
  • Accessible for All: True to the spirit of the series, Build More Stuff With Wood makes woodworking accessible and engaging, especially for younger generations eager to learn the craft
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Build More Stuff With Wood: 12 New Projects for Beginning and Intermediate Woodworkers

Ready to level up your maker game? You proved you can build stuff—now it’s time to build more stuff! This is your next indispensable guide to creating bigger, bolder, and even more functional wooden projects using the same simple toolkit.

If you’re hooked on the satisfaction of building your own furniture and home goods, this book is your perfect next step.

Build More Stuff with Wood continues the mission of empowering you to skip the big-box store and save serious money by crafting high-quality pieces yourself. We stick to the philosophy: all projects are designed to be completed with basic, affordable hand and power tools—no need for massive, professional equipment.

This volume introduces over 20 new, exciting projects that expand your skills into new areas, from complex joinery practice to designing custom storage solutions. It’s the ideal book to take into your local community maker space or small workshop, encouraging you to collaborate and share knowledge with fellow enthusiasts.

Projects include practical, stylish additions like custom benches, modular shelving systems, unique lighting fixtures, and even projects for the yard.

Gain the confidence to tackle larger builds and add true craftsmanship to your home. Build More Stuff with Wood shows that the satisfaction of saving money and the joy of creation only get bigger as your skills grow. Start building your legacy today!

Key Features:

  • Expanded Toolset: This book introduces essential machines such as a tablesaw, a 14-inch bandsaw, and a benchtop drill press—tools that are foundational for any woodworking shop. Additionally, you'll learn to master crucial hand tools like a block plane and a chisel set, enhancing your woodworking repertoire.
  • Essential Techniques: With the new tools come new skills, empowering you to explore a wide range of joinery techniques and design possibilities. Each technique is clearly explained, making it easy to understand and implement in your projects.
  • Diverse Projects: From practical workshop builds like a sturdy workbench and a tool cabinet to beautiful home items such as mitered boxes, picture frames, benches, and a variety of tables, this book offers a plethora of projects to inspire your creativity.
  • Secrets of the Craft: Throughout the book, "Secrets of the Craft" breakout boxes highlight key concepts and tips, providing valuable insights to help you hone your skills and avoid common pitfalls.
  • Accessible for All: True to the spirit of the series, Build More Stuff With Wood makes woodworking accessible and engaging, especially for younger generations eager to learn the craft
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Build More Stuff With Wood: 12 New Projects for Beginning and Intermediate Woodworkers

Build More Stuff With Wood: 12 New Projects for Beginning and Intermediate Woodworkers

by Asa Christiana
Build More Stuff With Wood: 12 New Projects for Beginning and Intermediate Woodworkers

Build More Stuff With Wood: 12 New Projects for Beginning and Intermediate Woodworkers

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Overview

Ready to level up your maker game? You proved you can build stuff—now it’s time to build more stuff! This is your next indispensable guide to creating bigger, bolder, and even more functional wooden projects using the same simple toolkit.

If you’re hooked on the satisfaction of building your own furniture and home goods, this book is your perfect next step.

Build More Stuff with Wood continues the mission of empowering you to skip the big-box store and save serious money by crafting high-quality pieces yourself. We stick to the philosophy: all projects are designed to be completed with basic, affordable hand and power tools—no need for massive, professional equipment.

This volume introduces over 20 new, exciting projects that expand your skills into new areas, from complex joinery practice to designing custom storage solutions. It’s the ideal book to take into your local community maker space or small workshop, encouraging you to collaborate and share knowledge with fellow enthusiasts.

Projects include practical, stylish additions like custom benches, modular shelving systems, unique lighting fixtures, and even projects for the yard.

Gain the confidence to tackle larger builds and add true craftsmanship to your home. Build More Stuff with Wood shows that the satisfaction of saving money and the joy of creation only get bigger as your skills grow. Start building your legacy today!

Key Features:

  • Expanded Toolset: This book introduces essential machines such as a tablesaw, a 14-inch bandsaw, and a benchtop drill press—tools that are foundational for any woodworking shop. Additionally, you'll learn to master crucial hand tools like a block plane and a chisel set, enhancing your woodworking repertoire.
  • Essential Techniques: With the new tools come new skills, empowering you to explore a wide range of joinery techniques and design possibilities. Each technique is clearly explained, making it easy to understand and implement in your projects.
  • Diverse Projects: From practical workshop builds like a sturdy workbench and a tool cabinet to beautiful home items such as mitered boxes, picture frames, benches, and a variety of tables, this book offers a plethora of projects to inspire your creativity.
  • Secrets of the Craft: Throughout the book, "Secrets of the Craft" breakout boxes highlight key concepts and tips, providing valuable insights to help you hone your skills and avoid common pitfalls.
  • Accessible for All: True to the spirit of the series, Build More Stuff With Wood makes woodworking accessible and engaging, especially for younger generations eager to learn the craft

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781641551748
Publisher: The Taunton Press
Publication date: 11/22/2022
Edition description: First Edition
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x 0.68(d)

About the Author

Asa Christiana worked for Fine Woodworking magazine for 15 years, 8 of them as chief editor. Today, he lives in Portland, Oregon, where he builds furniture and works as a freelance writer, editor, and photographer. He is the author of Build Stuff with Wood (Taunton Press, 2017), a project-by-project guide for woodworking beginners, and Handmade: A Hands-On Guide (Taunton Press, 2018), which features a variety of easy projects in a range of materials, including wood, leather, concrete, and more. Asa also teaches frequently at his local woodworking guild.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Journey Continues

1 Build a Great Workbench with Basic Tools

2 Tablesaw Basics

3 Build a Workbench Tool Cabinet

4 A Houseful of Tables with Easy Joints

5 Mitered Boxes and Frames

6 Fun with Notches

7 Bandsaw Basics

8 Power of the Pocket—Screw

9 Hand—Tool Basics

10 Build a Bench and Stool with Hand Tools

11 Fine Finishing

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