I Can Do That! Woodworking Projects: 48 quality furniture projects that require minimal experience and tools

by David Thiel (Editor), Scott Francis (Editor)

Overview

Build quality furniture fast and simple!

Beginning woodworkers (or experienced woodworkers who are looking for a weekend project) can accomplish these builds quickly.

 • Each project requires minimal woodworking experience and only hand and portable power tools—no need for expensive equipment.
 • These projects use only readily available materials that are easily found at your local home center, saving you lots of time and a few headaches.
 • Within these pages you'll also find a helpful training manual for choosing and using recommended tools—it's the perfect guide for building your skills as a woodworker.
 • Learn to build a variety of tasteful and functional items for the home including furniture, shelving and storage.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440348167
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/29/2016
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.40(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

Seating

1 Skansen Bench 50

2 Hall Bench 52

3 Simple Side Chair 56

4 Patio Chair 64

5 Mud Room Bench 70

6 Folding Stool 74

Tables

7 Round Taboret 78

8 Victorian Side Table 82

9 Coffee Table 84

10 Factory Cart Coffee Table 90

11 Tapered-leg Table 92

12 Game Table 94

13 Tiered End Table 100

14 Contemporary Coffee Table 104

15 Contemporary Side Table 107

Storage

16 Pirate Chest 110

17 Storage Bench 112

18 Country Tool & Toy Chest 114

19 Mitered CD/DVD Rack 116

20 Canted Wall Box 118

21 Pleasant Hill Firewood Box 120

22 Painted Cupboard 122

23 Gent's Chest 130

24 Shaker Carry Box 133

Shelving

25 Egg Crate Shelves 136

26 Whale Tail Shelves 141

27 Stacking Bookcases 144

28 Contemporary Shelves 146

29 Simplified Stickley Bookcase 148

30 Shaker Shelves 150

31 Library Magazine Rack 154

32 Corner Shelf 156

33 Open Bookcase 158

34 Contemporary Bookshelves 164

35 Shaker Shelf 166

36 Hanging Shelves 172

Miscellaneous

37 Message Center 175

38 Tool Rack 178

39 Step Stool 180

40 Fish Sticks Trivet 182

41 Knife Block 184

42 Shaker-inspired Step Stool 186

43 Low-profile Serving Tray 188

44 Recycling Station 190

45 Bi-fold Shutters 192

46 Magazine Rack 194

47 Lap Desk 196

48 Weekend Pot Rack 199

Yes You Can Do It! 4

Rules for Using the Tools 6

Techniques 42

Materials & Hardware 45

Suppliers 203

Index 204