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Cabins You Can Build  
NEW Cool Stuff You Can Build  
Fun Projects for You and the Kids  
Playhouses You Can Build  
Rustic Retreats You Can Build  
NEW Edition Sheds You Can Build  
NEW Treehouses and Playhouses  
Tree Houses, Huts & Forts  
Tree Houses You Can Build  
Workshops You Can Build  

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Garden Projects  
Kids' Projects  
Kids' Furniture  
Storage Projects  
FREE   Toolbox Plans  
Woodworking  

Treehouse Building Tips  
Tree Houses You Can Build  

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Plans for easy-to-build carpentry and woodworking projects such as a potting bench
Potting Bench

Plans for easy-to-build carpentry and woodworking projects such as adjustable sawhorses
Adjustable Sawhorses

Plans for easy-to-build carpentry and woodworking projects such as a nail box and carpenter's toolbox
Nail Box and
Carpenter's Toolbox

FREE Toolbox Plans
FREE Toolbox Plans

David Stiles is a certified industrial designer and licensed builder who has over forty years of experience in the design field. All of the designs on this web site are his, and many of them have been built by him personally.

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Workshops You Can Build
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Workshops You Can Build
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Woodworking Workshop
Woodworking Workshop

Corner Office
Corner Office

Artist's Workshop
Artist's Workshop

Office Workspace
Office Workspace

Workshops
You Can Build - Weekend Project Book
BOOK   $1995
(each)

A workshop is more than a place to do something, it is also a sanctuary of peace and order where you can work without interruption. Workshops You Can Build includes everything you need to know to build your own workspace in your basement, garage, attic or as a separate building.

Over 300 detailed illustrations, including construction diagrams, floor plans and architectural details complement the text and take you through the entire design and building process.

Workshops You Can Build is packed with information and projects that will pay rich dividends for yours to come, including:
  • Why and Where to Build - choosing the best site for efficiency, budget and comfort
  • Planning and Design - coping with neighbors and communities, permits and other design considerations
  • Building Your Workshop - information on foundations, framing, roofing and construction fundamentals
  • Detailed Designs - for home offices, writer's retreats, artist's studio and carpenter's workshops
  • Skill Review - woodworking and carpentry tips and techniques from the experts
No matter what your skill level, you will find a workshop design and layout in this book that can easily be customized to meet your individual requirements.
Carpenter's Workshop

Armoire Workstation
Armoire Workstation

Gardener's Workshop
Gardener's Workshop

Window Detail
Window Detail
TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1 - Why and Where to Buid
    Corner Workspace
    Basements
    Attics
    Garages

CHAPTER 2 - Planning and Design
    Neighbors and Communities
    Permits
    Designing Your Workshop

CHAPTER 3 - Building Your Workshop
    Foundation
    Wall Framing
    Rafters
    Sheathing and Siding
    Fascia and Soffits
    Roofing
    Doors and Windows
    Insulation
    Heat and Electricity
    Plumbing
    Skylight
    Building a Partition

CHAPTER 4 - Three Detailed Designs
    Cotswold Cottage Office/Workshop
        Concrete Floor
        Post and Beam Construction
    Writer's Retreat
        Asphalt Roofing
        Homemade Windows and Screens
    Carpenter's Workshop
        Interior Layout
        Carpenter's Workbench

CHAPTER 5 - More Workshops and Studios
    Small Woodworking Shop
    Dream Woodworking Shop
    Garage Woodworking Shop
    Ceramic Studios
    Garage/Studio
    Art Studio
    Design Studio
    Architect's and Writer's Workspace
    Tack Room
    Gardener's Workshop
    Boatbuilding Workshop

CHAPTER 6 - Portable and Mini-Workshops
    Workbench
    Wall-Mounted Tool Chest
    Adjustable Sawhorse
    Closet Workshop
    Potting Table
    Corner Desk
    Armoire Workstation
    Workspace for Kids
    Mini-Office on Wheels
    Wall File
    Artist's Studio Storage
    Shelves

CHAPTER 7 - Workshop Accessories
    Toolbox
    Tool Rack and Shelves
    Saw Guide
    Drafting Table

CHAPTER 8 - Skill Review
    Measurements and Materials
    Cutting and Drilling
    Fastening with Screws and Nails
    Clamping and Gluing
    Finishing

FURTHER READING

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