All too often the projects in beginning woodworking books for the novice look uninspiring. This one is different: each of the 12 simple designs retains a professional look. These projects put your router to good use, and they take only a weekend to complete! Using woods such as cherry, beech, and walnut, novices will soon be building an inlaid side table, a coffee table with sliding panels for hidden storage, and an elegant fluted oak table lamp. Covering a range of techniques and functions from making decorative moldings to jointings and inlays, these projects provide great practice for new skills. Easy-to-follow diagrams and abundant photographs detail everything you need to know to get started.