2"x 4" Backyard Projects

With Home Depots crowded with do-it-yourselfers and interest in home building projects at an all-time high, the idea of creating a home-made work of art in wood quickly is alluring indeed. Ian Kirby, whose career in fine woodworking spans more than four decades, addresses this trend with2"x 4" Backyard Projects.All projects feature simple, attractive furniture that can be created from start to finish in a single day. The instructions are step-by-step, easy to follow, and are illustrated with four-color photography for every step. The book starts off with an explanation of techniques, tools, and materials, and covers a wide range of projects that every member of the family can enjoy. They include tables, chairs, a children's playhouse, a porch swing, a barbecue stand, benches, plant stands, a potter's bench, and arbors. With some power tools and a few hours to spare, even novice builders can turn out a useful, pleasing project.