How to Make Outdoor & Garden Furniture: Instructions for Tables, Chairs, Planters, Trellises & More from the Experts at American Woodworker (Fox Chapel Publishing) 22 Decorative Step-by-Step Projects

Enhance Your Outdoor Lifestyle with Sturdy, Attractive Furniture

Stylish, well-designed outdoor furniture is the crowning beauty of a charming property. Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with these functional and decorative furniture projects for deck, patio, yard, and garden.

From Adirondack chairs, patio bars, and picnic tables to showcase Victorian trellises and planters, the experts at American Woodworker provide complete plans and instructions for building great-looking pieces that will beautify your outdoor space. Expert advice on finishing and varnishing ensures your durable wooden furniture will stand up to the elements for years to come.

How to Make Outdoor & Garden Furniture offers 22 DIY projects for both novice and experienced woodworkers. Superb step-by-step photographs and excellent working drawings help ensure success for both amateur and experienced builders. The time to complete each project ranges from a few hours to a couple of weekends, making this book an ideal resource for transforming your outdoor décor.

Inside you’ll find expert guidance for making outdoor furniture:

• Step-by-step color photographs and detailed working drawings
• Technical advice on finishes and varnishes
• 22 well-designed projects, including tables, patio bars, benches, chairs, and ornamental trellises and planters

Garden Arbor, page 148

Adirondack Chair, page 58

Planter Bench, page 132

Hammock Stand, page 112

American Woodworker is one of the premier publications for woodworking. Their roster of craftsman contributors provide top-notch technical information in a way that hobbyist can understand. The magazine has been in business for decades with over 140 issues in their backlist. Randy Johnson is the Editor.