Description: Selected from the pages of Woodworker's Journal, these classic tables have been chosen for their ability to serve many functions around the house. Appropriate for beginner to intermediate woodworkers, the designs include a Shaker sewing stand, a butcher block kitchen island, a graceful cherry tea table, a trestle dining table, and a coffee table designed to display a collection of objects. All the projects have been test built by experts and are presented with detailed instructions and color photos, exploded drawings, lists of required materials, and complete finishing options. Helpful sidebars offer tips for selecting the right wood, saving time, and avoiding costly mistakes. Woodworker's Journal is a leading woodworking periodical read by more than 500,000 active woodworkers. Intended for craftsmen of any skill level, the magazine has been published for more than 30 years.
Brief description: John English is a contributing editor of Woodcraft Magazine and a former editor of Today's Woodworker. His work has appeared in numerous woodworking magazines, including American How-To, Fine Woodworking, and Woodshop News, and his syndicated how-to and home repair columns have appeared in newspapers across the United States. He is the author of The Building Buddy, Toys & Accessories, Woodworking Essentials, and Workshop Projects. He lives in Casper, Wyoming.