November 2006
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This free valance plan from hammerzone.com is written up to be a fluorescent light valance. However, you could apply the same simple design to build a valance for a window. In fact, that is probably the more common use.
The material list is short and could be altered from the existing wood plan. In the original plan, they recommend stock lumber with an edge detail that you rout. If you have a router, with some nice profile bits, this is fine. If you don’t have a router, don’t worry. Just go with some stock molding or trim. There is a great book titled “Trim Idea Book“ that can usually be purchased at home depot and lowe’s that shows different profiles that you can create with stock molding. If it is there, you might want to take a peek while making your selections.
You will also notice that they utilize a biscuit to join the trim. This can be done with glue and nails, hardware, or a wood corner block.
This is an inexpensive woodworking / home improvement project that has a huge impact. Good luck.
Written by boblaw on November 21st, 2006 with no comments.
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A toy crane is a good project if you want to build something on a small scale with a fair amount of detail. These plans are very well written and the diagrams are full scale, so the cutting couldn’t be any easier.
The material list can be derived from the graphic below. Unfortunately, this isn’t exactly a shopping list of material needed, but the exploded view of the crane (found when clicking on the woodworking plans link) will dive you a great visual of the project.
Good luck with this great woodworking project that is just in time for the holidays.
Written by boblaw on November 20th, 2006 with no comments.
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Remember lincoln logs? Of course you do. Well, if you are waxing nostolgic, you can build your own set of logs and a project that can be used for a toy log cabin. This project is great for a child’s toy, a holiday decoration, or a decorative building for a train set.
The project is one that is not too difficult and is from the people who make the Shopsmith Woodworking System.
- 1-notch log 3/4 x 3/4 / 1-1/2
- 2-notch log 3/4 x 3/4 / 4-1/2
- 3-notch log 3/4 x 3/4 / 7-1/2
- 4-notch log 3/4 x 3/4 / 10-1/2
- 5-notch log 3/4 x 3/4 / 13-1/2
- 6-notch log 3/4 x 3/4 / 16-1/2
- Other lengths add 3″ per notch
- Roof Trusses 3/4 x 1-3/4 x 6
- Chimney 3/4 x 1-3/8 x 1-3/8
- Roof Slats 1/8 x 3/4 x (variable lengths)
With this kind of project, there is no limit to the size of the project. You could make enough logs to build a small village. Working with a smaller project is a great way to hone your woodworking skills. As the scale of a project shrinks, the margin of error shrinks with it.
Good luck and have fun!
Written by boblaw on November 19th, 2006 with no comments.
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Tree house plans without the need for a tree!
These tree house plans are for the woodworker, or builder, who wants to work with a large scale project and wants something that can be fun for the whole family to pitch in. Nearly everyone who wants to tackle a play structure will select a jungle gym, or swing set, but how many of your neighbors have a tree house? Better yet, a treehouse that doesn’t need a tree?
These tree house plans are thorough, but should not be tackled by anyone but an experienced woodworker or builder. Safety should be your main concern here and if your woodworking or construction skills are questionable, you might want to bring in someone with some experience to help tackle this big project. This is not a one person build.
Good luck with this great project.
Written by boblaw on November 18th, 2006 with no comments.
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This is a woodworking project for anyone and everyone.
This is a relatively simple plan for a simple yet elegant English style garden bench. This wood plan is simple to modify and can be made from material that is available at just about any home store.
The wood used will depend on your climate, the location of your bench, final finish (paint, unfinished, or stained) and the material that is available in your area.
Garden Bench Materials List:
- 1 @ 8′ piece of 2″ x 12″ (pine, cedar, redwood, or other material) - Bench seat.
- 1 @ 6′ piece of roughsawn 1″ x 8″ - Under carriage
- 1 @ 4′ piece of roughsawn 1″ x 10″ - Legs
- 2″ exterior grade deck screws (stainless steel are preferred)
- Paint, stain, or nothing at all
Click on the above picture to link to the complete plans.
Written by boblaw on November 17th, 2006 with no comments.
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If you appreciate the understated design in shaker furniture, you will certainly enjoy this woodworking project. This one is from the publisher of “Fine Woodworking” magazine (The Taunton Press). If you have ever picked up an issue of Fine Woodworking, you probably know the level of detail that they include with their plans. This free shaker bed woodworking plan is no different. The project description is thorough and the measured drawings of the detailed sections are a big help. The skill level of this fine woodworking project might be a little advanced, but it is a great place to take your skills to the next level.
The woodworking plan is a PDF document and is linked from the picture of the finished project.
CUT LIST FOR SHAKER BED
Headboard and Footboard
1 Headboard plank 1 1⁄16 in. x 20 3⁄4 in. x 56 3⁄8 in.
1 Footboard plank 1 1⁄16 in. x 13 5⁄8 in. x 56 3⁄8 in.
2 Headboard posts 2 in. x 2 in. x 32 1⁄4 in.
2 Footboard posts 2 in. x 2 in. x 26 1⁄4 in.
Side Rails
2 Side rails 1 1⁄16 in. x 3 in. x 76 1⁄2 in.
2 Ogees for headboard ends 1 1⁄16 in. x 5 in. x 12 in.
2 Ogees for footboard ends 1 1⁄16 in. x 3 in. x 10 in.
2 Cleats 1 in. x 2 5⁄16 in. x 76 in.
15 Slats 3⁄4 in. x 4 in. x 54 1⁄8 in.
Hardware
30 Dowels (for slat pins) 5⁄16 in. x 1 1⁄2 in.
4 Hex-head bolts with nuts and washers
4 Bolt hole covers 1 1⁄4 in. x 1 3⁄4 in. x 1⁄4 in. thick
#6 x 1 5⁄8-in. screws, as needed
#6 x 3⁄4-in. roundhead brass screws, as needed
These dimensions are for a full-size bed with a mattress up to 8 in. thick. You may have to adjust your dimensions to suit the bed size, the mattress size, or any differences in wood dimensions.
Written by boblaw on November 16th, 2006 with no comments.
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The holidays are just around the corner. Many woodworkers enjoy making holiday yard decorations. GP (Georgia Pacific) has a couple of plans at their site so that you have a template to start with. The pattern for the yard decoration is on a grid that will allow you to easily scale the size of the item. I am including links to a snowman yard decoration and a sleigh yard decoration.
Be careful, your friends and relatives are probably going to ask for one of their own.
Snowman Yard Accent Material List
• 1 Georgia-Pacific B-C Pine Plywood Panel, 19/32″ thickness (makes 2 snowmen)
• Jigsaw, sabre saw or similar power tool with plywood-cutting blade
• Transfer paper or carbon paper (at craft store)
• Large paper or grid paper
• Sandpaper or electric sander
• 3′ strip of lumber or plywood, approximately 2″ wide x 1/2″ thick
• 3″ strap hinge and six 1/2″ screws
• Primer
• Red, white, blue, yellow, black and dark gray acrylic paint
• Brushes: 1/2″ and 1-1/2″ for solid areas, 1/8″ for outlining
Click the picture for the complete plans.
Sleigh Yard Accent
The sleigh plan is also a very simple one. Work on this woodworking project with your whole family. Have each person paint their own and it is a memory that will be cherished for years to come.
Sleigh Yard Accent Materials List
•1 Georgia-Pacific Plytanium™ BC Plywood Panel, 19/32″ thickness (makes 2 sleighs)
• Jigsaw, sabre saw or similar power tool with plywood-cutting blade
•Transfer paper or carbon paper (at craft store)
•Large paper or grid paper
• Sandpaper or electric sander
•3′ strip of lumber or plywood, approximately 2″ wide x 1/2″ thick
• 3″ strap hinge and six 1/2″ screws
•Primer
•Red, green, yellow and black acrylic paint
•Brushes: 1/2″ and 1-1/2″ for solid areas, 1/8″ for outlining
Click on the image to view the complete plans.
Good luck with your projects. Have fun.
Written by boblaw on November 15th, 2006 with no comments.
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If you don’t already have your own workbench, or want a simple and cheap workbench plan, this is a good starting point. The materials are common and the structure is stable. Best of all, the project plans are simple and can be built in a couple of hours.
Materials
- (5) 2″x4″ 8′
- Two pieces of plywood, or OSB (from 5/8″ thick to 3/4″)
- 3″ Deck screws
- 1 5/8″ Deck screws
Heck, with a material list like this, you might be able to complete the work bench with material that is laying around your work shop or lumber storage.
Click on the above picture to view the complete workbench plans.
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Written by boblaw on November 15th, 2006 with 1 comment.
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As winter rolls in in the northern states, woodworkers move indoors. There probably aren’t too many projects that will bring happiness to your child as his/her first big kid bed. These free bunk bed plans are a terrific project for any woodworker. Your child, or children will be thrilled. If you had bunk beds as a child, you will know what I mean. The possibilities are endless. When I was young, my bunk bed was a bed, a fort, and the coolest place to play board games with my brother.
This is a detailed project, but if your children are sleeping on the bunk beds, you would hope so.
These plans were originally found at woodworkersworkshop.com. Please click on the picture to link to the full plans, material list, and instructions.
Written by boblaw on November 14th, 2006 with no comments.
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Not only is the does this project server as a great downdraft sanding table, but the table does double duty as an additional work surface, or, as a terrific table saw out feed table. If you work with plywood, and don’t already have a table saw extension, you will certainly appreciate this.
Fighting to keep down in the workshop is a constant battle. A downdraft table does a real nice job of helping to eliminate some of the dust while sanding large or small woodworking projects. I have heard of people using their downdraft table when using other tools in the shop. It creates an air flow that draws the fine dust that is in the air toward the table. The benefits of this down draft sanding table are many. Good luck with the project. Thanks to Real Lalonde.
Click on the picture of the sanding table to link to the complete plans.
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Written by boblaw on November 13th, 2006 with no comments.
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