The Magazines I Can do That column is extremely popular. If youre a beginner, theres nothing better than discovering what you can do with a bit of knowledge and a simple set of tools (download our manual and tool list, here). If, on the other hand, you are an accomplished furniture builder, the projects are way too much fun because you just go with the flow and pound out piece after piece. Ive had a blast building many of these projects.
Although most columns focus on furniture, we did include a shop fixture in our April 2011 issue. Chris Schwarz, editor, was on a never-ending search for French woodworking and found the perfect engraving to depict the shop project. Its the ultimate I Can Do That project in that its easy to build while still a challenging project, and its as useful as all get out. We’ll keep you updated.
Before the April issue arrives, download the I Can Do That manual and take a look at the projects from past issues of the column find a link at popularwoodworking.com or click here . Building a picnic table that doubles as a dining table, a bench for your mud room or a shapely shelf based off an original Shaker piece is a sure way to get a handle on the techniques we use and to develop woodworking skills while furnishing your home with pieces that work.
And if the list of items we have on our site three pages of projects in all doesnt adjust your combination square, stop by ana-white.com. Ms. White builds furniture with processes similar to what we use in our column. She began building for the same reasons most of us are drawn into woodworking, she wanted furniture for her home. The Farmhouse Bed was the first step. Whites projects will be clearly explained for you. Whites has provided a materials list as well as an estimate cost for each project. The information is presented step-by-step. She even covers finishing the project. Ana does a great job.
