For most 'weekend woodworkers', time is the single most important factor when it comes to choosing a project. "The Big Book of Woodwork Projects" makes this decision an easy one - bringing together more than 40 exciting designs that can be completed quickly and easily. The projects encompass a range of contemporary furniture and fittings that are well within any home-based carpenter's capabilities. For novices, there's everything from simple storage units to stylish shelving. Experienced woodworkers looking for more ambitious projects will find chairs, chests of drawers - and even a child's bed and doll house. Each design provides clear, step-by-step instructions, accompanied by full-colour photographs and straight-forward diagrams. Advice on constructing, finishing and personalising pieces - plus useful troubleshooting tips - ensures precise results. Those new to the subject will also find an indispensable reference in a comprehensive section on basic tools, materials and techniques.