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A Simple Shelves Plan
This is probably the most common woodworking project that people want to build. Who can’t use more storage? The best part about this project is that you can use standard size wood (2 x 3’s) for the main framework and it can be put together without using complicated joinery.
Construction
Tools required: Jigsaw, sander, [...]
Bird Feeder Plan
This particular feeder is designed to take bird seed, rather than the more typical left-over food scraps. The advantage of this style is that it can be filled up infrequently as it can store several weeks’ worth of food at a time. The bird feeder is made out of pine and is stained to suit [...]
Storage Chest Plan
This chest was designed to have a dual purpose: firstly (and most obviously) as a storage unit and secondly as a coffee table in a small living room. The shape is very basic, but is the most functional for storing toys and games in.
In order to improve the aesthetic appeal of the chest dovetail joints [...]
Magazine Rack Plan
Building a magazine rack is a relatively easy project that you can complete in a weekend. It doesn’t require much wood so you may even be able to make it out of the odds and ends lying around in your workshop.
Wheel Barrow Planter Plans
Rita writes, “Does anyone have some free plans for a wheel barrel planter?”
I have not built on yet, my yard is a little too small especially with three young, growing kids running around in it. This will be a nice weekend project to build. I found a couple of sites offering free wheelbarrow planter [...]
Burial Flag folded display case plan
With the passing of my wife’s grandfather, he was 85, and a World War II veteran. Got me thinking about a display case to store the triangle folded flag. The design is a simple triangle case whose inside dimensions are the same as the folded flag. The edging of the case walls will be a [...]
Free woodworking plans
Merry Christmas! Here is a great gift for your weekend wood worker, free plans for all kinds of projects around the house and yard.
I just came across a really good resource for woodworking plans. They have a wide selection of project plans from bed room, furniture, to yard art. And the price is just right, free! Most of the plans [...]
Child’s Easel plan – first draft
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Here is the first draft of the child’s easel that I am planning on building for my godson. It is a basic design. I am still thinking about the art supply storage bin. I am leaning [...]
It is Christmas time in home woodworker’s shop
No, I am not talking about new power tools for the shop. Instead, I am talking about making Christmas gifts for your kids, friends, or family. In my case, I am working on a design for an art easel for my six year old godson. His mom is thrilled about the gift! It will be [...]
Raised Panel Picture Frame
In a previous post about picture frames I mentioned that I had built a set of picture frames for my wife’s birthday with a close up picture of each of our children. Fast forward a year later and I am looking at the pictures and want to give her an updated set of pictures of [...]
Roller stands
I typically work alone in my wood shop. Often when I am cutting long stock and sheets of plywood I need a helping hand. For Christmas my wife gave me a nice set of three adjustable folding metal roller stand. They are nice, but they have a significant draw back, tipping over. If the stock [...]
Picture Frames
Making a picture frame is a nice small scale project that allows you to showcase your talents while framing a beautiful picture.
There are a variety of different techniques to build a picture frame, from using off the shelf molding to milling your own molding. The first picture frames that I built I used off the [...]