The Used Lumber Project Book

Build 13 stunning projects without breaking the bank! Why purchase expensive new wood when you can create the same gorgeous pieces for a fraction of the price? Free quality lumber can be found in a surprisingly large number of places, from discarded shipping crates to demolished barns. In The Used Lumber Project Book, Kerry Pierce offers step-by-step instructions for using recycled material to build mixed-wood boxes, children's blocks, a desk caddy, country-style sofa table and more! You'll learn how to: Identify the most usable pieces of wood Conceal defects or use them to your advantage Determine the joinery best suited to each project You'll also discover the best places to find used lumber, the proper tools for every project and helpful hints for solving common woodworking problems. It's all the information you need to make the projects you want at a budget you can afford. Includes these great projects: mixed-wood boxes step stool desk caddy picture frame bench little red box country-style sofa table rustic toolbox coasters collapsible light-duty sawhorse children's blocks tabletop artist's easel paper clip box