Author: Scott Francis

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017-05-15

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 1440351694

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.