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Plydesign - by Philip Schmidt (Paperback)

Plydesign - by  Philip Schmidt (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Seventy-three ideas for smart home furnishings that can be made from sheet materials. With designs contributed by more than 50 creative builders, a photo of each finished project is accompanied by a list of needed tools and materials, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Strength, Flexibility, Uniformity & Beauty <p/>Plywood--that versatile blend of nature and engineering--is easy to work with, inexpensive, and good-looking. Get to know its great qualities as you explore 73 projects contributed by design professionals and enthusiasts who love building with plywood. <p/>Among the PlyDesigns, you'll find sleek furniture for every room (including several knock-down pieces for those really tight spaces), simple toys and games, and even whitewashed paneling, a great alternative to drywall. <p/>There's something for every taste, need, and skill level! <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><em><strong>PlyDesign</strong></em> offers all sorts of ideas for way-cool things to make from common sheet goods.</p><br><br><p>"Schmidt has written 73 well-described projects with a mid-century modern vibe. ... From lap desks to tea tables, and headboards to doghouses, there are enough projects here to fill your home with useful and attractive furniture."</p><br><br><p>"There's a lot to love. Besides the sheer variety (wine holders, credenzas, desks, chairs, organizers, headboards, doghouses, art panels) of projects, I especially love the introduction to the materials and tools."</p><br><br><p>"PlyDesign is how-to heaven ... a great place to start for independent creators desiring to dive into ply world.</p>-- "Wisconsin State Journal"<br><br><p>The designs are modern and stylish and the tutorials with great patterns make them completely do-able."</p>-- "Make magazine"<br>

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