CWG Library Item No. 128
 
Gifts personally crafted from wood not only show how much you care, they also serve as beautiful, functional keepsakes that last a lifetime. In Beautiful Wooden Gifts You Can Make in a Weekend, inter- nationally acclaimed woodworkers Alan and Gill Bridgewater provide detailed plans and step-by-step instructions for 20 innovative woodworking projects small enough to hold in your hands - and easy enough to finish in a couple of days. You'll find great gifts for all your family and friends, including:
• heart-shaped puzzle box
• miniature mantle clock
• teddy bear bank
• carved fruit bowl
• matching letter opener and desk set
• turned salt and pepper mills
• laminated jewelry box
• marquetry mirror
• old-fashioned push-along toys
• gilded scroll shelf
• and more!
Each project is clearly outlined in an easy-to-follow format that includes line drawings, photos, illustrations, and complete lists of the tools and materials required. Plus, the principles behind each moving part are explained in detail to make assembly easier. You'll get the opportunity to sharpen your woodworking skills and practice new techniques as you create these unique objects. What's more, you'll be creating something lovely and practical for someone special, while doing what you love.

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