The big book of woodwork projects : more than 40 step-by-step designs for the home, from beds to storage boxes, chairs to chests of drawers

For most 'weekend woodworkers', time is the single most important factor when it comes to choosing a project. "The Big Book of Woodwork Projects" makes this decision an easy one - bringing together more than 40 exciting designs that can be completed quickly and easily.

The projects encompass a range of contemporary furniture and fittings that are well within any home-based carpenter's capabilities.

For novices, there's everything from simple storage units to stylish shelving.

Experienced woodworkers looking for more ambitious projects will find chairs, chests of drawers - and even a child's bed and doll house.

Each design provides clear, step-by-step instructions, accompanied by full-colour photographs and straight-forward diagrams.

Advice on constructing, finishing and personalising pieces - plus useful troubleshooting tips - ensures precise results.

Those new to the subject will also find an indispensable reference in a comprehensive section on basic tools, materials and techniques.