Even the most seemingly complex piece of furniture is really no more difficult to build than the component parts that go into it. Find out how to break a piece of furniture down into its component parts, build them, and then assemble them into a finished project. By examining the construction of a bookcase, you'll see how each element contributes to the whole, and be able to apply the techniques and ideas used to build any project "from the inside out". Photos, drawings, and diagrams illustrate every aspect of this innovative approach. For each "building block", various ways of constructing it are presented, including both machine- and hand-worked methods. Discussions of necessary tools and safety measures will prove invaluable to beginning woodworkers. In addition to the bookcase project, instructions are also included for building a tool chest, a workbench, a router table, and a variety of shop aids. Once the basic elements are recognized and their construction understood, any piece of furniture can be built with confidence - from the inside out.