"Nestled among the glitz and glitter of Tinseltown is a testament to American elbow grease and an honest-to-god hard day{u2019}s work: Offerman Woodshop. Captained by hirsute woodworker, actor, comedian, and writer Nick Offerman, the shop produces not only fine handcrafted furniture, but also fun stuff{u2014}kazoos, baseball bats, ukuleles, mustache combs, even cedar-strip canoes. Now Nick and his ragtag crew of champions want to share their experience...

Demonstrates how to build inexpensive, quality home furnishings from beginner-friendly home accessories and sturdy tables to kids' items and storage solutions, featuring projects that can be made mostly with off-the-shelf materials and basic equipment.

Written in a friendly, encouraging tone, this handbook features a wealth of practical information as well as humorous tales of woodworking misadventures aimed at relieving beginners' worries about making mistakes. 300 photos & illustrations.

Turn simple shipping pallets into stunning crafts for your home! With DIY Wood Pallet Projects, you can finally personalize your space without having to spend a fortune on getting that perfect rustic chic look. Featuring 35 creative upcycling ideas, you'll transform old wood pallets into beautiful projects that will help fill your home and yard with style and personality. If you've never picked up a power tool, don't worry. The easy, step-by-step...

Looking for a simpler, more natural way of working with wood? Create beautiful wooden objects from fresh green wood by becoming skilled in the crafts of whittling, ax-based furniture making, turning, and weaving. With green woodworking there's no need for costly materials and machinery. All you need to begin crafting is a log, an ax, and a hand knife. Starting with selecting and splitting your very first log, let Woodcraft show you all the techniques...