101 Things to Do in a Shed

by Beattie, Rob

• ISBN13: 9781584794936
• ISBN10: 1584794933
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-05-01
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Summary

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!

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(2)
Working with Wood	8	(1)
Measuring	9	(1)
Nailing, Screwing and Gluing	10	(2)
Sawing Made Simple	12	(1)
Carving, Turning, and Beveling	13	(1)
Joints and How to Make Them	14	(2)
Decorating Wood	16	(2)
Soldering	18	(1)
Useful Knots	19	(1)
Caring for Tools	20	(1)
Safety	21	(1)
Stand for a Model Yacht	22	(1)
Pulse Recorder	23	(1)
Picture Frames	24	(2)
Ship in a Bottle	26	(1)
Hoop-Throwing Game	26	(1)
Serving Tray	27	(1)
Electric Model-Railroad Signal	28	(1)
Kaleidoscope	29	(1)
Box Cart	30	(2)
Magic Paper Rings	32	(1)
The Turning Tiger	33	(1)
Flat Kite	34	(1)
Cycle Siren	35	(1)
Glycerine Cork Picture	36	(1)
A Toothbrush Stand	37	(1)
Self-Running Railroad	38	(2)
A Perfectly Balanced Model	40	(1)
Nature's Bookmarks	40	(1)
A Traditional Bow	41	(1)
Standard-Lamp Stand	42	(1)
Paper Powerboats	43	(1)
Chessboard	44	(1)
The Curious Cross	45	(1)
The Candle Engine	45	(1)
Dog Kennel	46	(2)
Long-Flying Glider	48	(1)
Papier Mache Mask	49	(1)
Clockwork Boats	50	(3)
Pepper's Ghost	53	(1)
Sundial	54	(1)
How to Make a Map	55	(1)
Compass	55	(1)
Pipe Rack	56	(1)
Paper Balls and Tops	57	(1)
The Chair Ladder	58	(2)
Spring-Trap Car	60	(1)
Boomerang	61	(1)
Wooden Mallet	61	(1)
Collapsible Music Stand	62	(1)
Boxing Bill	63	(1)
Simple Electric Motor	64	(2)
Bas-Relief Photography	66	(1)
Adjustable Stilts	67	(1)
The Packing-Case Bookcase	68	(1)
Scarecrow	69	(1)
Rope Ladder and Swing	69	(1)
Potter's Wheel	70	(2)
Box Kite	72	(1)
Children's Picnic Table	73	(1)
A Homemade ``Telescope''	74	(1)
Piggy Bank	75	(1)
Matchstick Models, Tips and Tricks	76	(3)
A Cotton-Reel Car	79	(1)
Magic Tops	79	(1)
Mini Scooter	80	(2)
Bagatelle Board	82	(2)
A House Nameplate	84	(1)
Tin-Can Telephone	85	(1)
The Jumping Coin	85	(1)
Model Airplanes	86	(2)
A Worm Hotel	88	(1)
Packing-Case Desk	89	(1)
Matchbox Dispenser	90	(2)
Woodturning Lathe	92	(3)
A Garden Basket	95	(1)
Clay Modeling	96	(1)
Spider Puppet	97	(1)
Tool Cabinet	98	(2)
Elastic-Driven Motor Boat	100	(1)
Paper Puzzle	101	(1)
Matchstick Puzzles	101	(1)
Making Your Own Paper	102	(2)
Black-Cat Bird Scarer	104
Fishing Rod	103	(2)
Shove Ha'penny Board	105	(1)
A Land Yacht	106	(2)
Model Sand Motor	108	(2)
Card Box and Trump Indicator	110	(1)
Cartesian Diver	111	(1)
Toboggan	112	(1)
Weather Vane	113	(1)
The Nail Puzzle	114	(1)
Catapult	115	(1)
Magnetic Tricks and Experiments	116	(1)
Bird Box	117	(1)
Desk Organizer	118	(1)
Mummified Fish	119	(1)
An Ancient Document	120	(1)
Scooter Skate	121	(1)
Secret Box	122	(2)
Glossary	124	(2)
Index	126