Foster, Tom Woodworking Projects (180147012X)

Woodworking is an activity that has been in existence throughout human civilization. The best thing about this activity is that you don't have to do it on full time basis. You can always do it on part time and hence engage in other economic activities.

Researchers from across the world estimate that it takes less than 10 seconds for someone you just met to have a first impression of you. If you're thinking of expanding your business and closing in more clients, you must add a personal touch to your office. To do that, just build a unique and attractive piece of furniture and then place it in your office table.

Have you ever thought of owning a unique piece of furniture; something that can't be found elsewhere. Well, to distinguish yourself from all your friends, peers and colleagues, you can decide to make something using wood. For instance, you can carve an effigy of yourself or your pet.

What will you do if you buy a 42 inch television while the biggest wall unit in the market can accommodate a 24 inch TV? No need to worry. You can always build the wall unit if you have the skills to do it. With woodworking skills, you can build something that isn't readily available in the market.

Buying quality furniture is quite expensive and may drain your finances. Even though you'll use more time, it's cheaper to build than to buy furniture. You should therefore consider building instead of buying furniture.

Once you have woodworking skills, you won't ever have to seek the services of a carpenter to repair broken furniture. You can always repair the broken

furniture by replacing the broken part or repairing it.

This book covers the following topics

- Simple plans for beginners

- Shelves (beginners plan)

- Benches, chairs and stools (intermediate plan)

- Woodworking projects for kitchen (advance plan)

- Beds (advance plan)

- Innovative creations

- Small furniture (beginners plan)

- Outdoor plans

- Garden furniture with wood pallets (beginners plan)

- Planters; sheds; and playhouse (beginners plan)

- Garden bench and chairs (intermediate plan)

- 'marsh fox' duck punt (advance plan)

- Outdoor deck (advance plan) and much more

Woodworking skills will also make you proud and increase your self-esteem. You'll feel so much better if you can point at a piece of furniture in your home and tell your visitor that you're the one who built