This practical volume contains projects for boys and girls aged 8 upwards. Basic techniques are covered including glueing, sawing, planning and screwing, gradually building up a full range of skills. Common tools, inexpensive materials and a kitchen table are all that is needed. Projects include a truck ad garage, a ship and a doll's house. George Buchanan wrote "Making Stringed Instruments" and "Illustrated Handbook of Furniture Restoration".