How to make something from nothing, well, almost nothing! If, like most of us, you have a pile of leftover wood scraps stashed away in your shop, you'll rejoice over Derek Jones' book, Woodworking from Offcuts. Now, at long last, a book packed with great ideas for turning that trash heap into treasure!20 useful projects made from odds and ends. These made-from-scrap projects will not only clean up your shop, but provide satisfying work that results in useful items for your home, office, garden--or as nicely made gifts. Projects include: wooden salad serving forks, serving platter, and meat tenderizer that would cost a pretty penny in a specialty shop, along with a letter rack, tool caddy, cute bird house, and more.Show and tell instructions, tips for all skill levels. Each clever project is explained in clear, straightforward terms, with step-by-step photos that "show and tell" exactly what to do. And, whatever your abilities, there are plenty of projects for you-- and opportunities to turn little bits and pieces into beautiful accessories like those in high-end shops.
Woodworking from Offcuts: 20 Projects to Create from the Scrap Pile Mentions in Our Blog
Stuck at Home with Plenty to Do
Published by Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 25, 2020
The threat of COVID-19 has many of us working from home and feeling isolated. This situation can get even more difficult when kids are involved. Here at ThriftBooks, we’ve been exploring some books that offer fun and educational projects for kids while schools and other activities are on hiatus.
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