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The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking: 150 Easy Projects (Big Book of ... Series) Paperback – May 1, 2005

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150 easy woodworking projects!
Every woodworker will want to own this colorful, information-packed, mammoth resource for weekend crafting. Its filled with 150 classic projects, and features an introductory section that walks readers through the various planning stages.

Its all covered:
• selecting the right wood
• working with patterns
• gluing
• finishing

Novices can effortlessly make simple mirrors, shelves, clocks, and jewelry boxes, while those with slightly more advanced skills can try the small cupboard, blanket chest, or side table. For outdoors, there are whimsical weathervanes, whirligigs, plants stands, and trellises. Some of the sweetest items are just for kids, such as animal pull toys, wheeled cars, puzzles, a winged rocking chair, and vintage-style doll accessories.

Every project include finishes or surface decoration options, plus drawings and patterns.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Union Square & Co. (May 1, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1579906001
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1579906009
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.25 x 11 inches

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John A. Nelson is considered a master craftsman by scroll saw enthusiasts and is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine. He is the author of 10 books about scroll sawing, including The Complete Guide to Making Wooden Clocks, 50 Easy Weekend Scroll Saw Projects, Making Wooden Baskets on Your Scroll Saw, and Inspirational Scroll Saw Projects. John has spent thousands of hours at the scroll saw, authored dozens of patterns, and built some of the most beautiful examples of scrollwork to be found.
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Customers find the book provides simple projects with detailed instructions for beginners to experts. They appreciate the excellent illustrations, materials lists, and exploded views of every project. Many find it useful for making handmade gifts and crafts for senior facilities. The book includes detailed measurements for both large and small projects. Opinions differ on whether the value for money is good, with some finding it worth the price while others consider the ideas not practical or outdated.

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81 customers mention "Ease of use"70 positive11 negative

Customers find the book easy to use with detailed instructions for simple projects that help beginners improve their skills. They appreciate the clear blueprints and numbered installation steps for each project. Many of the projects can be made with minimal tools.

"First thing first: this is a book of projects, not a book on woodworking techniques...." Read more

"Gave this to my husband for Christmas and he loves it. He loves to build things himself and this has so many new projects for him to do...." Read more

"...The writing style seems to be well suited if you have a child that is interested in making something that isn't a birdhouse...." Read more

"...It is what it says it is, a book of projects that has ideas, plans, and diagrams...." Read more

19 customers mention "Design"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's design appealing. They appreciate the illustrations, materials lists, and exploded views of each design. The layout is excellent and the designs are not too complicated. There are many patterns and good ideas for making projects.

"...Each projects comes with at least a two-view drawings: front view and side (or top) view...." Read more

"...Projects are inspired by historical pieces and folk art, if this isn't what you like in terms of styles of furnishings and decor, give this book a..." Read more

"...different - - the plans are for things that are actually useful and good-looking, things you'll want to make, and be proud of...." Read more

"...The designs are clear and the instructions mostly thorough...." Read more

13 customers mention "Gift value"13 positive0 negative

Customers like the gift value of the book. They say it's a good woodworking gift for hobbyists, great to make handmade gifts, and has projects for beginning woodworkers.

"This was purchased to give to a woodworking hobbyist. It was quite a hit. I think he will be making several projects out of this book." Read more

"...Very easy to follow and understand. Pictures are great. Good gift!" Read more

"...for yourself this book of woodworking projects is sure to please a hobbies woodworker" Read more

"This book has a lot of great projects for the beginning woodworker. Easy to understand directions & illustrations...." Read more

4 customers mention "Toys"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the variety of toys and furniture in the book. They find the plans simple and easy to follow, making building toys fun.

"...There are a lot of children’s toys and other kids related things you can make...." Read more

"...A nice variety of utility items, toys, furniture, etc. Can't wait to get started." Read more

"Lots of simple easy plans that make building toys and etc. fun." Read more

"Many simple toys...." Read more

3 customers mention "Dimensions"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the detailed dimensions provided in the book. They find the plans useful for both large and small projects, with measurements on all pictures.

"...Each project provided with material list(wood pcs) 4. Plan is Detailed with dimensions (hole rad, distances .... Etc) 5...." Read more

"tons on projects! big or small. lots of 'useable' projects, which i personally really like...." Read more

"I got this as a gift for my dad. It has super detailed measurements on all of the pictures...." Read more

13 customers mention "Value for money"8 positive5 negative

Customers have different views on the book's value for money. Some find it worth the price and has great ideas to follow and build, with minimal wood and expense. Others feel the projects are not practical and old-fashioned, not worth making.

"...In terms of number of projects, this book is a GREAT value...." Read more

"...A wooden tool box? Really? Nothing useful in this book...." Read more

"...that only require a day or two to complete, with a minimum amount of wood and expense. I highly recommend this book!" Read more

"...It is a very good value if you are a beginner in woodworking and want to pump out some nice pieces of work on a weekend." Read more

9 customers mention "Erasure"3 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book. Some find the vintage projects appealing, inspired by historical pieces and folk art. Others feel the projects are outdated and not worth making.

"Most of the projects are really outdated. I'm a little disappointed." Read more

"...Projects are inspired by historical pieces and folk art, if this isn't what you like in terms of styles of furnishings and decor, give this book a..." Read more

"...Most are gimmicky old timey projects that 99% are never going to make." Read more

"- Old 1980 projects, not many interesting projects. -..." Read more

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Y. Setia
150 Woodworking Projects
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2013
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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 Tongs
2. Classic Cutting Board
3. Pasta and Salad Forks
4. Bread Basket
5. Wooden Trivet
6. Serving Tray
7. Napkin Holder
8. Grocery List Holder
9. Recipe Box
10. Wall Spice Box

Office Projects:
11. Clipboard
12. Paperweight
13. Key Rack
14. In/Out Mail Basket
15. Four-Drawer Storage Unit

Yard & Garden Projects:
16. Garden Caddy
17. Rabbit Plant Holder
18. Rail Planter
19. Quaint Birdhouse
20. Bluebird Nesting Box
21. Garden Toolbox
22. Wind Chimes
23. Trellis
24. Full-Size & Child's Adirondack Chair

Useful Household Projects:
25. Tulips on a Stand
26. Simple Wooden Basket
27. Modern Picture Frame
28. Tie Rack
29. Shoeshine Box
30. Folding Candleholder
31. Simple Toolbox
32. Eight-Sided Jewelry Box
33. Duck Basket
34. Candle Sconce with Drawer
35. Box for Forstner Bits
36. Wall Barometer

Clocks:
37. Triangle Clock
38. Tambour Clock
39. Notepad Clock
40. Galley Wall Clock
41. Square New England Wall Clock
42. Shaker Shelf Clock
43. Terry Shelf Clock
44. Schoolhouse Clock
45. Shaker Wall Clock, c.1840

Stools, Stands & Shelves:
46. Small Wall Shelf
47. Folding Plant Stand
48. Knickknack Shelf with Hearts
49. Footstool with Hearts
50. Bed Step Stool
51. Wall Shelf
52. Bathroom Shelf
53. Tall Plant Table
54. Artist's Easel

Children's Furniture & Accessories:
55. Cow Jumping Over Moon
56. Dog Bookrack, c.1950
57. Child's Footstool
58. Piggy Bank
59. Elephant Bank
60. Child's Wall Clock
61. Doll Chair
62. Child's Bench
63. Turtle Footstool
64. Dog Seat
65. Child's Small Chest for Drawers
66. Child's Winged Rocking Chair
67. Book House, c.1925
68. Hooded Doll Cradle

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
69. Walking Penguin Toy
70. Monkey Business Balancing Trick
71. Color/Shape Puzzle
72. Stegosaurus Puzzle
73. Pyramid Puzzle
74. Nail Puzzle
75. Toy Blocks
76. Nutcracker Horse & Rider Toy
77. Rabbit Pull Toy
78. Small Farm Tractor
79. Toolbox with Tools
80. Simple Toy Train, c.1920
81. Log Cabin
82. Rover Pull Toy, c.1935
83. Checkers Game
84. Horse Pull Toy
85. Pushcart
86. Push Chicken
87. Elephant Pull Toy
88. Caterpillar Pull Toy
89. Crayon Tractor-Trailer
90. Dog Pull Toy
91. Walking Dog Pull Toy
92. Train with Passengers
93. Doll Tricycle
94. Model T Truck
95. Noah's Ark with Animals
96. Model T Runabout
97. Jeep
98. Dump Truck
99. World War I Aeroplane, c.1916
100. Toy Airplane
101. Child's Swedish Sled
102. Country Rocking Horse, c.1935
103. Circus Toy
104. Riding Rocking Horse

Folk Art Projects:
105. Folk Weather Vanes
106. Swan Cutting Board
107. Early Toy Roadster
108. Maiden Plant Holder
109. Christmas Tree Decoration
110. Cat Plant Stand
111. Small Decorative Rocking Horse
112. Small Wheelbarrow Planters with Boy & Girl Figures
113. Alligator, c.1930
114. Cranberry Scoop
115. Lawn Bird, c.1935

Fretsaw Projects:
116. Bootjack
117. Fretsaw Knickknack Shelf
118. Fretwork Wall Shelf 1
119. Fretwork Wall Shelf 2
120. Fretsaw Wall Mirror
121. Gothic Wall Mirror
122. Fretwork Corner Wall Shelf

Wall Boxes:
123. Heart Wall Box
124. Small Wall Box
125. Fish-Tail Wall Box
126. Salt Box
127. Canted Wall Box
128. Wall Candle Box
129. Early Wall Box

Antique Projects:
130. Early American Candlestick
131. Country Mirror
132. Courting Mirror
133. Cricket Footstool
134. Early American Lantern
135. Coasting Sled
136. Candle Box with Sliding Lid
137. Colonial Wall Shelf
138. Milking Stool
139. Country Silver Tray
140. Sewing Box with Drawers
141. Miniature Blanket Chest
142. Country Toolbox with Drawer
143. Small Child's Blanket Chest
144. Country Bench
145. Formal Pipe Box
146. Country Pipe Box
147. Pennsylvania Wall Cupboard
148. Side Table with Drawer
149. Wall Shelf with Drawers
150. Half-Round Plant Stand

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NCMOM
Nice present
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024
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Gave this to my husband for Christmas and he loves it. He loves to build things himself and this has
so many new projects for him to do. He'll be busy until next Christmas.

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The Collie Mum
Good Inspiration For A Beginner - More for Kids In The Projects
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2021
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I bought this book as an entry point for me to do woodworking with my husband so I could try making something on my own without frustrating my spouse in the woodshop by asking for help!

The projects have drawings and pictures of the items, you will need to photocopy and enlarge the drawings as templates so unless you have a printer/copier lying around, prepare for a trip to the store. You will also need to have other equipment available for some of the projects like a fret or scroll saw (fretwork shelves, mirrors) or a lathe (candlestick holders). You could do it with hand tools such as a coping saw but with many hobby woodworkers being busy, power tools are helpful for the projects in the book.

I liked more the antique and kitchen projects sections with items being more useful but so many of them were things for kids and I don't have kids! The writing style seems to be well suited if you have a child that is interested in making something that isn't a birdhouse. I'm sure with some inspiration and creativity you can turn these projects into something with a modern flair or your own artistic style.

I will say that I like the Colonial Wall Shelf, the Pennysylvania Wall Cupboard, Adirondack chairs, and the Boot Jack as being things I would actually build from this book but the majority of the projects I would not. The Hooded Doll Cradle in the brown stain as they have in the picture makes it look super creepy, like a perfect Halloween decor idea if the Annabelle doll was going to be in it. But if you can see past the finishes that have been used in the projects you could lighten these up for a refreshing update that would work for your home or as gifts for others.

Projects are inspired by historical pieces and folk art, if this isn't what you like in terms of styles of furnishings and decor, give this book a miss.

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David Craig
Very nice variety of projects
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2008
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I have leafed through a number of project books only to be disappointed with the types of projects that would be offered. Many would be cheesey and not anything you really would find useful or feel comfortable making for another. This book is quite different.

If you have friends and family members that enjoy items of a "Michaels" craft variety, you will definitely find something worth making and giving to them for holidays and other special occasions. If you are a father/grandfather/mother/grandmother who would like to see a young child experience a toy or piece of furniture that is not molded in an asian factory, this book would also be for you.

Joinery for the projects is somewhat varied. Unlike other project books I have looked through, these are not all butt-joints and overly simple (though there are some projects that are very simple for those getting started). The book will not teach you how to paint, cut, or join. It is what it says it is, a book of projects that has ideas, plans, and diagrams. If you are very new to woodworking, I would suggest buying this with another book that teaches the basic woodworking skills necessary to build the projects listed safely.

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Cindy K
Great book
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
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I purchased this for my husband who absolutely loves it and has made some of the project and is working on more. High recommendations from him.

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Mr. E. Hamer
nice book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2024
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Nice book, well written, but for the American market and very detailed, would suit a cabinetmaker interested in American style

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R. Eloi
Good idea book but not a how to step by step book for beginners
Reviewed in Spain on April 17, 2023
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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.

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Roberto Ferrari
Buon libro con molti semplici progetti
Reviewed in Italy on April 23, 2022
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Libro in inglese e progetti in pollici semplice da fare e usare.

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Rayees
Good
Reviewed in India on February 5, 2020
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Flyingdrummer
This is a fantastic book for grades 7-8 and junior high technology/construction classes
Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2015
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This is a fantastic book for grades 7-8 and junior high technology/construction classes. Great range of projects for different skill levels and also allows the student to pick something of interest that they would like to build. You can get by with bandsaws, scroll saws and a basic set of tools (a planer is nice for the different thicknesses of wood used in the projects). Bought a class set many years ago and stil use them today.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 150 Woodworking Projects

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice present

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Inspiration For A Beginner - More for Kids In The Projects

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice variety of projects

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book

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5.0 out of 5 stars nice book

4.0 out of 5 stars Good idea book but not a how to step by step book for beginners

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a fantastic book for grades 7-8 and junior high technology/construction classes

150 Woodworking Projects

Nice present

Good Inspiration For A Beginner - More for Kids In The Projects

Very nice variety of projects

Great book

nice book

Good idea book but not a how to step by step book for beginners

Buon libro con molti semplici progetti

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This is a fantastic book for grades 7-8 and junior high technology/construction classes