Outdoor Furniture for the Backyard Builder: Easy-To-Build Projects for the Yard & Deck (Reader's Digest Woodworking)

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Summary: No way - don't buy it
Review: Adirondack chair plan doesn't give sufficient information. After I cut all of the wood as instructed, found out that there are no measurements given for placement of key parts. Obviously this book was never shop tested. Do not buy this book.

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Summary: Strong Projects- Weak Instruction
Review: I bought this book solely to build the adirondack chair which I recently finished. Lots of Cut List info makes buying the lumber easy. However, once into a project the pictures/illustrations and descriptions of precise placement of key parts leaves much to be desired. I have built several other chairs from different plans and based on this experience, I sadly cannot recommend this book.

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Summary: A wonderful variety of outdoor furniture styles.
Review: Within an hour of receiving this book, I was on my way to the shop! Hylton has combined a great collection of projects that cover a nice variety of outdoor sytles, with hints that make the construction and finishing process easier. If I could make this book perfect, I would have included a few more details, drawings and measurements, but with some practical math application, you get exactly what you need. The best part is that you don't need a dedicated shop to produce fine results. Ah, those of us with the handheld powertools can rejoice.