The modest title of this book belies the wealth of information inside. Hundreds of full-color illustrations depict countless creative solutions that help you make the most of your space to meet your needs. Extensive chapters on shop accessories, inventive work surfaces and clever storage solutions help round out the essentials of building a workbench and locating power tools, and make your shop run as effortlessly as you had dreamed.

Ideal for beginners, this is a valuable reference that includes ten diverse projects such as a rustic white oak chest, western cedar table, rustic chair, slab top coffee table and more. The projects are designed to demonstrate all of the basic techniques necessary to make a wide range of rustic furniture. By using hand tools, low-tech procedures and recycled or scavenged wood, this is one of the “greenest” woodworking processes you’ll find.

This book is loaded with 17 of the best Craftsman style furniture projects from the pages of Woodworker’s Journal. From elegant details like the Plant Stand and Wall Mirror, to a stunning Arts and Crafts Hutch and complete set of Dining Chairs, this book will allow you to furnish your entire home in this classic, solid style. Includes designs by Stickley, Greene and Greene, and Robinson. Each project is accompanied by full-color, exploded drawings, expert step-by-step instruction and helpful tips from the pros.