Building Simple Furniture

Easy-to-build projects for the weekend woodworker! 

Look over the variety of simple woodworking projects, and you’ll quickly find something that deserves a place in your home.  A small table for the hallway, perhaps, or an Adirondack chair or picnic set for the deck or garden? 

The good news is that you don’t need to be a master carpenter with a basement full of power tools to craft these handsome and practical items.  With a few simple hand tools and Cathy Baker’s step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow illustrations and diagrams, you can build sturdy, durable, beautiful wooden furniture that you and your family will enjoy for years to come. 

Projects include: 

• Wall shelf 
• Small bench 
• Picnic table and benches 
• Adirondack chair 
• Pump lamp 
• Step stool 
• Storage box 
• Side table