Woodcraft Magazine Publishes Book of Outdoor Furniture Projects

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Two Adirondack chairs and a side table arranged around a metal fire pit on grass, with a woman and child sitting and

 

Woodcraft Magazine has released a new book that will help those who build furniture for outdoor spaces, Building Outdoor Furniture – 15 how-to projects, plus advice about materials, finishes and outdoor furniture restoration, all taken from the pages of past magazine issues.

Former editor, Chad McClung explained the choice of outdoor furniture for the eighth book, published by Cedar Lane Press: “Some of our most popular projects have been for use outside, so we selected the best of our unique and useful outdoor projects from over the years and collected them here.”
Orange-painted wooden Adirondack chair with slatted back and wide armrests on white background

 

Regardless of skill level, McClung said builders will find “how-to instructions are easy-to-follow, yet challenging enough to keep you interested. And each of the over-a-dozen projects would make an excellent long-lasting addition to any patio, porch, or backyard.”

McClung added, “Each chapter features skill-building tips and techniques to add to your shop arsenal. Plus, you’ll find expert advice on the proper materials – wood species, glue, hardware, and finish – to use for outdoor builds.”

Outdoor wooden picnic table with two matching benches on grass under trees

Outdoor Table and Benches

Outdoor wooden patio set with round table and two high-back chairs featuring slat seats and striped cushions

High-Top Patio Chairs and Table. Two projects are included – one to build a chair and one a table.

Outdoor wooden bench with slatted back and seat, flanked by matching planter boxes with flowers

Garden Bench
(The Adirondack Glider is featured on the book's cover.)

Yellow Adirondack chair with matching side and coffee tables on weathered dock by water

Adirondack Table & Footstool

Hexagonal outdoor wooden picnic table with attached benches and a large fabric umbrella in a backyard setting

Octagonal Table & Benches

Outdoor wooden garden arbor with curved top and climbing rose vines in lush greenery setting

Garden Arbor

Outdoor wooden porch swing with slatted back and armrests suspended by metal chains

 Easy-Breezy Porch Swing

Wooden garden obelisk trellis with climbing flowers and surrounding plants near stone patio

Garden Obelisk

Outdoor wooden garden gate with black metal strap hinges and latch in a framed arbor structure

Arbor Gate complements the Garden Arbor project.

Outdoor potting bench with shelves holding gardening tools and pots in wood-paneled workshop

Potting Bench

Outdoor wooden bench with a natural wood top and red painted sawhorse-style legs on a porch floor

Build a Bench

There are so many outdoor project to choose from in this fascinating book!  Get Yours Today!

The magazine launched several series of special interest books in 2012. Here's a few that may interest you:

 

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