This woodworking plan is a nice project that can be done with children and it is an ideal plan for the fall.

This is an ideal lawn swing support for the lawn or porch swing plan that we featured in the past.

This is a simple plan that uses 4″ x 4″ posts along with some large bolts and flat steel. All of the material is available from your local Home Depot or Lowe’s and you should be able to build this structure in a few hours.

Full swing support woodworking plan

Good luck and swing safely.

She is after something that has a dual purpose. She would like a garden bench that can be used for her potting and also double as a sideboard or a buffet when we have dinner guests on the patio.

Here are few variations of the potting bench plan.  I think that I will have to select my favorite features of each and modify from there.  I might get real crazy and include a copper backsplash (using copper ceiling tile) to dress it up.
Utilitarian Potting bench plans (pdf file)

A free potting bench plan from HGTV (video included). This is nice, simple, potting bench that could be used as the basis for something more decorative. Once you have the framework, the difficult task is done. You can modify it with a backing made of wood, or go crazy and install a copper backsplash for a unique touch. You can even use copper wiring to simulate a vine.

This is perhaps the coolest potting bench of the group. Because of the scale of the work surface, it has limited functionality, but the look is cool enough to make up for the lack of function. This could almost be used as a “station” in your back yard among your garden, and not your primary work area.

The final potting bench plan is a nice plan that is easy to build. As with any wood plan, you can modify it to suit your needs. Click on the image for the full wood plan.

lawn swing (pdf)

The plans above are from the LSU Agricultural Center. They may not be too detailed, but it should give you a point to work from.

There is a nice plan at Rockler.com that might suit your needs.

Canopy Glider Swing Seats four adults… Canopy Glider Swing

Of course they aren’t free!

Folding Bench Plans

Simple Folding Bench Plans

Folding Camp Chair Plans

Folding Chair Plans (a paid version)

This is a patent, so I am not sure if there is an actual product behind it.  Good luck if you choose to modify this into a woodworking plan to protect your own mailbox.

Click on the image for the full mailbox protection plan patent.

Black and Decker offers free plans to build an island style deck. This deck would be an ideal plan to follow if you are looking to build a deck in an open area, or near a water feature such as a pond, river, creek, or stream.

You can learn a number of framing techniques when building a deck. Building one that isn’t attached to a structure is a good way to hone those skills without attaching something to your house.

Enjoy.

Good luck and enjoy your show!

Over the years, they have improved their site and offered a lot of great content.   They even include free plans.  Hoping to get you to buy more cedar, of course.

Cedar is a great choice for most outdoor projects.  When a project calls from Redwood, you can usually save a few dollars by swapping Western Red Cedar.  In my area, the cost is about 40% lower for cedar.  You will have more knots in the material, but some people prefer that look anyway.

These plans are for a gazebo/shed.  Use it as you see fit.  It is a beautiful structure and should be a fun one to build.  This is great for your backyard, a local park, or community center.  Have fun.  Click on the picture for the full set of plans at wrcla.org.