PlyDesign
73 Distinctive DIY Projects in Plywood (and other sheet goods)
Published on 24. April 2012
320 pages
978-1-60342-832-3 (ISBN)
Description
Make sleek and functional home furnishings from inexpensive plywood and other off-the-shelf materials using only basic hand and power tools. This unique building guide offers 73 innovative ideas for using plywood to make everything from desks and workstations to children's playhouses. Projects for every need and skill level are presented with clear assembly diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and photos of the finished product. Discover the simplistic beauty plywood can bring to your next project and take pride in making your own handmade furniture.
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Philip Schmidt
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04/2012
Storey Publishing LLC
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Philip Schmidt has been teaching readers how to do things for almost two decades. A former carpenter and longtime writer and editor, he is the author of 18 books, including PlyDesign, Decorating with Architectural Details, and The Complete Guide to Treehouses. He lives in Colorado with his wife, two daughters, and too many leftover building materials.
Content
Preface
Chapter 1: Shop Talk
A Panel Discussion: All about Plywood
Other Sheet Goods You'll Find in This Book
Where to Buy Sheet Goods
Hauling & Storing Sheet Stock
Essential Techniques
Finishing Plywood and MDF
Chapter 2: Surfaces I
Florence Table
RTA Desk
8 x 4 = 2 Tables
Bubbles (Desk & Drinks Trolley)
One-Sheet Table & Benches
Lap Desk
Birch Ply Dining Table
Peninsula Workstation
Chapter 3: Surfaces II
Type A Coffee Table
Striated Ply Table
Alliance Table
Plane Table
Mind the Gap Table
Tank Table
Swing Table
Cantilever Table
Eclipse Coffee Table
Bowlegged Plant Stand
Tea Table
Reluctance Sofa Table
Chapter 4: Seating
Incurvated
Flat Pack Stool
TAB-1 Chair
Sto#2
Bug Stool
Symbiosis Chair
Chalk Back
Three's Company
Children's Chair
Rubber Hose Chair
Telephone Book Chair
Ribbed Bench
Chapter 5: Places for Everything
Revue Magazine Table
Stacked Box
Capsa
Dyed MDF Storage Cabinet
Pinstriped Console
Angle Shelf
Paint Chip Modular Bookshelf
Laptop Stand
Drunken Monkey
Toolboxes
Super Shelves
Hardwareless Shelf
Gather
Mudroom Organizer
Sliding Mirror Shelves
Cantilevered Shelves
Built-In Hutch
Chapter 6: Art & Deco
Light Within
Resin Art Panels
Whitewashed Ply Paneling
Book of Plies
Candleholders
Desk Coverlet
Kidnetic
Light Headboard
Groovy Headboard
File Cabinet Cap
Repair-a-Chair
Twinkle Board
Chapter 7: Playthings
Indoor Doghouse
Jumbo Eames Cards
Doggie Dwelling
Tot Cart & Cradle
Donut Table
Old-School Skateboard
Flywood
Chapter 8: Advanced Projects
Avocado
modBOX 2010
store + explore
Bamboo Ply Wall Unit
Cornhole to Go
Contributor Bios
Resources
Index
Chapter 1: Shop Talk
A Panel Discussion: All about Plywood
Other Sheet Goods You'll Find in This Book
Where to Buy Sheet Goods
Hauling & Storing Sheet Stock
Essential Techniques
Finishing Plywood and MDF
Chapter 2: Surfaces I
Florence Table
RTA Desk
8 x 4 = 2 Tables
Bubbles (Desk & Drinks Trolley)
One-Sheet Table & Benches
Lap Desk
Birch Ply Dining Table
Peninsula Workstation
Chapter 3: Surfaces II
Type A Coffee Table
Striated Ply Table
Alliance Table
Plane Table
Mind the Gap Table
Tank Table
Swing Table
Cantilever Table
Eclipse Coffee Table
Bowlegged Plant Stand
Tea Table
Reluctance Sofa Table
Chapter 4: Seating
Incurvated
Flat Pack Stool
TAB-1 Chair
Sto#2
Bug Stool
Symbiosis Chair
Chalk Back
Three's Company
Children's Chair
Rubber Hose Chair
Telephone Book Chair
Ribbed Bench
Chapter 5: Places for Everything
Revue Magazine Table
Stacked Box
Capsa
Dyed MDF Storage Cabinet
Pinstriped Console
Angle Shelf
Paint Chip Modular Bookshelf
Laptop Stand
Drunken Monkey
Toolboxes
Super Shelves
Hardwareless Shelf
Gather
Mudroom Organizer
Sliding Mirror Shelves
Cantilevered Shelves
Built-In Hutch
Chapter 6: Art & Deco
Light Within
Resin Art Panels
Whitewashed Ply Paneling
Book of Plies
Candleholders
Desk Coverlet
Kidnetic
Light Headboard
Groovy Headboard
File Cabinet Cap
Repair-a-Chair
Twinkle Board
Chapter 7: Playthings
Indoor Doghouse
Jumbo Eames Cards
Doggie Dwelling
Tot Cart & Cradle
Donut Table
Old-School Skateboard
Flywood
Chapter 8: Advanced Projects
Avocado
modBOX 2010
store + explore
Bamboo Ply Wall Unit
Cornhole to Go
Contributor Bios
Resources
Index
