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2 X 4 Projects For Outdoor Living

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Manufacturer: Sterling List Price: $24.95
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DESCRIPTION:

Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 684.18
EAN: 9781579901646
ISBN: 1579901646
Label: Sterling
Manufacturer: Sterling
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 128
Publication Date: 2000-06-30
Publisher: Sterling
Studio: Sterling


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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Customer Rating:
Summary: Requires some creative problemsolving
Comment: Before today, I'd never operated so much as a power saw. But I've had this book for a few months now and have been eyeing the adirondack sofa. And I'm thrilled to report that I finished the entire project in only 5-6 hours today, following the instructions given. It looks really great!

A few things to note, however:

1. While the "cutting list" dimensions are perfect, the "materials" amounts are not. Before you buy lumber, be sure to list out the size of the pieces you'll need and then decide how many pieces of wood you'll need to buy. I knew I was going to buy 6 ft. boards from the hardware, so I figured out ahead of time which pieces I'd be cutting from each board. Buying the proper # of boards saved me a ton of time and headache.
2. The instructions do require you to think through the steps prior to execution. For the most part the steps were clear and only a few were challenging -- but I was able to find easy work-arounds that accomplished the same results.
3. I wish the authors would indicate which tools are needed for each project. They seem to assume that the builder owns all tools mentioned in the beginning of the book... but this is clearly unrealistic. I bought a power miter saw to use for the sofa, and while a jigsaw would have also been helpful, I did just fine with the miter saw.
4. Another reviewer mentioned that the cutting list for the back slats of the adirondack sofa improperly called for 1x6 boards and she had to substitute 1x4 boards. However, she must have had another version of the book, because my cutting list is perfect and even fits together better than most IKEA furniture I've assembled. The back slats call for twelve 32" 1x4 boards. My version was published in 2000, perhaps she had an earlier copy.

Overall, I'm really pleased with this book and plan to make several more projects!

Customer Rating:
Summary: Aargh!
Comment: While the ideas in the book are certainly good ones, the true basis of a woodworking book is the instructions, measurements, and plans. I started the Adirondack sofa and found that the hardware list did not match up with the instructions or what was actually needed. In addition, the picture of the sofa does not match their instructions...which can be very confusing if this is the first one you've tried. In my opinion, these guys had good ideas but did a poor job of proofreading their work. They really need to fix things and put out an updated addition.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Molly's Reviews
Comment:
Informative Read ........ Recommended 5 stars

The Review
The work is a how-to book filled with glossy photos, step by step directions and a layout of various objects to be made using simple tools, easily gotten wood and a minimum of building expertise.

What caught my eye first is the lovely porch swing on the cover of the publication. The swing appears usable and used in addition to being sturdy and very, very inviting.


Customer Rating:
Summary: Don't Use The Measurements Given
Comment: I have built, the 2x4+1x4 chairs (a bench to match the chairs, as well as foot rests that slide under the bench "all my designs"), the small table and the barbeque table from this book and have to change all the measurements. She has the back supports for the chairs wrong, they don't work, you must use 17 or 17 1/2 inch back supports. Also the seat is too high for the arms so you must either lower the seat or shorten the legs (front and back). They are also uncomfortable for seating as built, I have found that lowering the back of the seat 1 1/2" makes them much more comfortable. After building the chairs, I just used the basic ideas and worked out the measurements for what I wanted since I couldn't trust the ones in the book. I have build some nice things from her basic ideas but they are not her plans but mine.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Very interesting
Comment: Neat things that you can make to have a great backyard/patio/whatever. All it takes is some time. . .

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