Book Review
I really like The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking because it shows
that the authors enjoy woodworking and they have demonstrated it
through the inclusion of their favorite projects. You really get
a sense of their dedication when you read the Introduction, see
the great hints and tips on making the projects, the clear instructions,
complete materials lists and specific assembly diagrams.
Following the section on the Basics you need to know about woodworking
from start to finish is the beginning of the projects included in
the book. The opening projects start off simple with useful projects
for the kitchen and slowly get more complex. Throughout the book
there are also simple projects in other chapters (i.e. the Simple
Toolbox in the Useful Household Projects chapter).
What I especially like about this book is the wide variety of projects
provided. Not only do they range from simple to complex but useful
to fun. There are projects to be used indoors and outdoors and then
there are toys meant for play or display based on their purpose
(i.e. the Riding Rocking Horse made in an antique style is obviously
meant to be used while the Small Decorative Rocking Horse can be
sat upon but not to be ridden). Throughout the book there are also
several projects that are copies of original toys or pieces of furniture(i.e.
the Simple Toy Train, c. 1920 and the Shaker Shelf Clock, c. 1850)
that were created by the authors of this book because they love
antique or popular items, wanted to have them for themselves and
these items weren’t available anywhere.
There is definitely something for everyone in this book whatever
your skills or interests and you can complete most of the projects
in a weekend! |
