Author(s): Scott Francis (Editor); Popular Woodworking Editors (Editor)

Do It Yourself

Build your skills while building something fun

One of the rewards of woodworking is getting to show off your work--either as part of your home decor or as handmade gifts for family and friends. This book provides 20 small-scale projects that can add a touch of style to any living space.

Practice a wide range of woodworking techniques

• Dovetails


• Mortise and tenon


• Finger joints


• Miters


• Veneering


• Bent lamination

Make fun accents for the home

• Wall clocks in classic and contemporary designs


• An 18th-century mahogany mirror


• Mantel clocks and lamps inspired by popular period styles


• An assortment of hanging shelves


• Beautiful boxes for storage or gifts


• And much more

Building skills is a lot more fun when you're making something you can show off or give as a gift. The projects in this book are a great way to practice your craft--plus you might just end up creating a treasured heirloom that looks great on the wall or mantel.