Alan Goodsell – författare

The reader of this exciting new title will have as much fun making the projects as they will playing the games! All of the 20 projects are designed to be made with the beginner woodworker in mind and using only basic woodworking tools and equipment, so they really are accessible to all. The comprehensive, step-by-step instructions are based on standard sizes of wood so that pieces simply need to be cut to length with some basic shaping. All accessories required will be readily available, making each project as straightforward as possible to create. Alongside step-by-step photos the projects will include drawings where necessary. Each project will also include instructions on how to play the game along with the all-important rules!Projects include: Skittles, Limbo, Giant Chess, Croquet, Lawn Darts, Giant Dominoes, Quoits, Noughts and Crosses

The perfect introduction to the fundamentals of woodworking for those with little or no experience. The book covers all the principle skills necessary to ensure good results whether repairing an existing piece or creating something from scratch.Projects include:Wall cabinetsTablesPicture FramesShelvesAnd much more...Successful woodworking is all about best practice and this book shows how it is possible to create all manner of pieces with a very limited and inexpensive set of tools.

Turn your garden into a haven for your feathered friends with this book of simple and attractive bird houses to make and make over.Natural nesting sites for birds are on the decline. As more people repair old buildings, nesting sites such as holes in roofs are being destroyed, so bird houses are crucial for the survival of birds. Setting up a bird house in your garden will provide birds with a place to rest and raise their young and will also add a touch of colour and style.Chapters cover:Building a basic boxRoof stylesRoof treatmentsWall treatmentsDoorsWindowsPainting and finishingBase treatmentMounting your bird houseYou will only need basic woodworking and crafting skills, materials, and tools to make a bird house. There are easy-to-follow step-by-step photography and instructions throughout, and there are diagrams where required to help ensure your measurements are accurate. One basic bird house can be made into something unique, depending on the combination of features you choose and how you paint and finish it. Several variations are given for different parts of the bird house so that you have even more options to choose from.