101 Things To Do in a Shed - Hardcover

Beattie, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1584794933 ISBN 13: 9781584794936

Publisher: "Stewart, Tabori and Chang", 2006

Synopsis

Not so long ago, that old shed behind the house was where our fathers and grandfathers found things to do. Whether they were busy building a birdhouse or staining a door, they puttered for hours to the background sounds of baseball on the transistor. The numbing allure of Game Boys and cable television has changed all that, but 101 Things to Do in a Shed is Robert Beattie's irresistible enticement to get fathers and sons off the couch to bond once again with hammer and nails in that largely forgotten backyard sanctuary.

Nostalgically designed with a newsprint interior, this richly illustrated how-to book allows novices and veterans alike to construct everything from a kite to a kaleidoscope, a worm hotel to a woodturning lathe. Through clear illustrations and detailed instructions, the book describes how to build each project, also providing information on hand tool techniques and a glossary of technical terms. Chock-full of fun ideas for father-and-son activities, 101 Things to Do in a Shed may appeal to Dad so much he wants to keep it to himself!

About this title

About the Author:

Rob Beattie remembers only too well his dad's shed (actually it was a garage, but it was a shed in spirit) and the many wonders that came out of it. From a fishing rod made of bamboo to a curious shoulder-high partition-cum-knick-knack holder, he learnt all the crafts that are essential for making the most of your shed. He is a journalist who writes about technology and music and has written for The Sunday Times, Mail on Sunday, Observer and Easy PC. He lives in Brighton with a great shed at the bottom of the garden.

Review:

"...little gem of a book written in a quirky enough style to keep you entertained and filled with enough projects and ideas to keep you going for ages" * Practical Woodworking *

About this edition

• Publisher: "Stewart, Tabori and Chang"
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1584794933
• ISBN 13: 9781584794936
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128