Get ready for spring with this free birdhouse woodworking plan. The picture of the finished project is linked to the picture below. A birdhouse can be a simple project and a great one to do with your kids.
After building a fence I ended up with a good deal of 1x western red cedar stock. They were perfect parts to make about 5 birdhouses.
Enjoy.
Free birdhouse woodworking plans
A side table is known by many names… side table, end table, bedside table, etc.
Whatever name you choose, here is a free woodworking plan for a side table. I selected this plan for a couple of reasons.
- The plan walks you through a tutorial of building with Google Sketchup (a free 3d modeling program)
- The style of the end table is classic and can be the foundation for countless variations. For my version, I am going to eliminate the cabinet below the drawer and have an open lower shelf.
To view the full woodworking plan, click on the end table image. There is a PDF version located near the bottom of the article.
Free end, side, bedside table plans
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You can make your own bed!
Popular Mechanics has some terrific plans. This is no exception.
The other day, my wife found a bed sold through Restoration Hardware. I made the mistake of telling her that I needed a project to work on. She picked a big one. Here is the bed that I have been tasked with recreating:
Turner Bed From Restoration Hardware
I will be using the plan (below) from Popular mechanics to pull this off. It will take some trial and error, but it should turn out great in the end. The plan should give me some base dimensions, ideas about the construction, etc. I can tweak from there. The bed itself almost has the look of a shaker door. There is a nice bead detail that was used to edge band the plywood used for the side rails. They continued this look throughout the bed to tie the design together nicely. I will hold up much better than a veneer band on the side rail as well.
Bed Plans - Click image for larger
Some Material Sources:
Plywood: http://www.thruwayhardwood.com/
Bed Hardware:
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 Heavy Duty Wrought Steel Bed Rail Fasteners |
Would you expect anything less than awesome poker table plans from a Princeton Man?
Aweseom, and Free, Poker Table Plans
These plans are on a personal page at Princeton University. This poker table plan is easy to follow, FREE, and a great design. This is a plan that anyone can build and will leave you with a poker table that is worthy of any home game.
Click on the image of the poker table plan for the free drawing, material list and project description.
Have fun with your poker table project. Shuffle up and deal!
The picnic table is a terrific woodworking project that the whole family can participate in, take pride in, and also take advantage during the course of the year.
Many people find Woodwork City when looking for free picnic table plans, so I wanted to add a few options to the free plans that we have available here.
We get a number of calls for a hexagon picnic table. We are often asked about the hexagon table that pulls apart to fit a center section and seats 12. You can use the plans below to figure that table out.
Take a look at the picture of the table. The free plans are linked from the image. Good luck.
1) Plan 1 hexagon picnic table plan with single seats. A unique twist on the typical bench.
Free Hexagon picnic table plans
2) We may have included this free wood plan in the past, but the folding picnic table is a must have for those with limited space. The folding picnic table can double as a bench, splits for storage, or can be used as a single item when you are challenged for space for your picnic table.
Folding picnic table plans
3) Free hexagonal picnic table plan. This plan will allow you to create the extended picnic table. It will take a little bit of skill, some extra lumber and creativity, but this picnic table is suited to be a split table due to the shape.
Hexagon picnic table plans bench style
4) Free kids picnic table plan. This free plan is a great project for the kids and can be used inside or out. Take care to sand the table properly. A kid with a splinter is not a good thing.
Free kids picnic table plan (pdf)
5) The final plan is a traditional picnic table plan and the plans are in video format. This video has the well known home improvement guru Eric Stromer. Stromer isn’t just a face on TV, he knows his stuff. A simple woodworking project that anyone can do. If you are a visual/audio person, the video is nice.
Build a picnic table with Eric Stromer
Good luck building one of the picnic tables above. There are a number of options to choose from. This is a great project that can be built with the help of the whole family. Have fun!
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This is a great project if you have a deck (or patio) and would like a little bit of cover with a fantastic look.
This project is from DIY and even includes video for some of the steps. It is a big project that you shouldn’t tackle solo due to the scale of the job.
Click the photo for plans to build your own Pergola.
Pergola Plans
The following are a couple simple wood plans for chairs that you might call “Deck Chairs”, “Patio Chairs”, or “Garden Chairs.
The first is from Lowe’s. The picture is linked to the free woodworking plan. You can print the plan and bring it into a Lowe’s store. You should be able to leave with all material needed (lumber and hardware).
Free Patio Chair Plans
This second version is a nice plan from the folks at Buildeazy.com.
The final version is a nice design that I favor:
Lawn chair plans
Good luck with your woodworking projects. Summer is here!
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Thanks to a free plan request from “Janet” on 6/23/2009, we have compiled a short list of cat tree plans. In Janet’s case, she is looking to build something so that her cat can sit higher up while on the porch (my guess is that the cat wants a better view).
Here are a few plans to suit the needs of a beginner or intermediate woodworker. Good luck.
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Cat Tree Plans
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cat condo plans
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cat perch plans
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Cat Tower Plans
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Free cat tower condo plans
Good luck to anyone with a cat who is looking to build their own cat tower or cat condo. I hope that the free plans help!
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Here are some great Potting bench plans. The potting bench is also referred to as a potters bench, garden bench, or gardeners bench. These plans are simple and you will end up with a very solid potting bench when you have completed your project.
This bench is also great since it can double as a portable serving cart for those outdoor parties. This is a very versatile bench that should be perfect for my wife’s mother’s day project. How about yours?
Click on the image for the link to the full plan.
Portable potting bench plans
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