Big Book of Weekend Woodworking: 150 Easy Projects (Big Book of ... Series)

Nice book, well written, but for the American market and very detailed, would suit a cabinetmaker interested in American style

Other than the delivery been left outside in the rain and having the book saturated with rain it’s the best buy yet. Ever page you turn over on this book gives more and more knowledge. I will be looking for more books similar to this one. Full of information on how to construct carpentry projects. All the design work done for you and to scale. I purchased this book secondhand but, it’s well worth the full price if others are not for sale. For a beginner it’s just the job you can not go wrong with this book you name it you will find a project to construct in it.

Lots of ideas for small projects. Exactly what you'd expect. Many require a fret or scroll saw but can be adapted if you don't have these. Some need a lathe. It's American so draws on American designs and is also all in Imperial measurements. Just remember there are 25.4mm to the inch! In my opinion a good buy, the candle holder on page 90 is simple and very effective. It's also useful to give it to your spouse to have a look through and when they say 'Oh I'd love that!' it gives you a perfect excuse to buy the lathe/scroll-saw/band-saw/pillar-drill the project needs.

A good book for my son to start learning woodworking

I love this book for the projects, which is exactly what it said it would be. However, as the book was suggested for ALL levels from beginners to more advanced, I had anticipated suggestions for tools along the way. My mistake since the summary of the book never promised that this information was included, and I had made that assumption.Regardless of my own errors, I think that the book is superb and will certainly enjoy using it. I purchased it specifically for some of the items on the cover, and then some more that I hadn't expected. I will, however, be looking for another book though to help me with tool selection, and lessons regarding the joints and cutting skills I will need to make them.I can see myself returning to this book over and over again for existing projects and the way it describes building on your designs to modify and make something more unique of your own. I'd definitely buy it as a gift for others and be sure of it being gratefully received too.

Bought this for my son-in-law for Christmas and he was thrilled. Tons of lovely projects to make, with lots of clear pictures and detailed instructions. A definite winner.

Really pleased with this book, which was dispatched and delivered promptly. It was just a shame that the package was ripped when it arrived, so pleased my book was not damaged in the transit process.

My husband has been wanting to get into wood work and make gifts and other bits in his spare time so I bought this gift for him for valentine's day. He recently made this cat plant pot holder for a wedding gift and engraved it with his wood burning kit. I was so impressed with the result. The measurements are more for Americans however you can get round that easily. Hes already made a few more of the projects. Money well spent.