If you come across a piece of live-edge wood at the lumberyard, you may think, "That's beautiful, but what do I do with it?" Expert craftsman Chris Gleason is here to show just how versatile this material can be. In his latest guide, he teaches intermediate woodworkers to use bark, knots, voids, and cracks as a chance to highlight the raw beauty of the material. Start with an intro to materials, tools, and safety, then follow along step by step to make 19 practical projects that utilize live-edge slabs in surprising ways. The book includes

Introductory materialon wood sourcing, key tools, safety considerations, and finishes A brief interview with a sawyer, discussing what it takes to turn logs into premium-grade lumber 19 step-by-step projects for everything from a stool and coffee table to a plant stand, wall cabinet, and trio of elegant chairs Photo illustrations and materials/tools listsfor every project