Every one of these 176 projects--complete with 258 photos and more than 400 diagrams of closeup details, completion stages, and finished projects--is designed with the amateur woodworker in mind. They all are among the most popular ever printed in the pages of Workbench magazine, and include beautiful pieces of furniture, ranging from rough-hewn to delicately artistic: a TV/VCR stand, child's desk, poker table, and a variety of shelves, bookcases, tables, chairs, and beds. Ideas for outdoor projects are here too: decks, patios, and sun shades, as well picnic tables, porch and lawn swings, and a children's gym set. Birdhouses, feeders, planters, doghouses, and fireplace equipment are just a few of the house and garden accessories. Smaller and simpler items, including puzzles and games, make great gifts. Squared drawings and grids go with the easy-to-follow instructions. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.