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Free Woodworking Catalog

boblaw — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:21:48 +0000

If you are a serious woodworker, you should be on the Rockler.com mailing list. They are simply one of the best places to look for woodworking tools, supplies, and plans. Get your free catalog today.

Lawn Swing Plans

boblaw — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:40:37 +0000

Someone recently asked me if I had could find free lawn glider plans. Sure, no problem. Well, the plans for a lawn swing or lawn glider weren’t as easy to find as I expected. There are a ton of free porch swing plans, but no so many for the glider style lawn swing.

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!

Mailbox protection plans

boblaw — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:38:51 +0000

This isn’t so much a woodworking plan as an aparatus, but after my mailbox was destroyed by a snowplow I felt the need to locate some protection.

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.

Mailbox Plans - Cottage Style

boblaw — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:20:16 +0000

Here is a nice cottage style mailbox plan. It has a standard body that covers a traditional rural mailbox and includes a nice picket fence. Take a look.

Mail box plans (pdf)

Deck Plans - Island Style

boblaw — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:43:36 +0000

A stand alone deck… Very cool idea.

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.

Free Mission Style Shelf Plan

boblaw — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:17:31 +0000

This free bookshelf plan is for a very nice mission style (Arts & Crafts or Craftsman style) bookshelf that is reminiscent of the furniture produced by Stickly or other Roycrofter’s during the early 1900’s. If you have a love for mission style furniture, you will appreciated the simplicity of this woodworking plan. As always, this is free.

The material list is short and the skill level is beginner. Give this free wood working plan a try.

Material List


1	Posts (4)	1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 32
2	Center Slats (2)	1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 30
3	Shelves (3)	3/4 x 11 x 40
4	Slats (4)	3/4 x 3/4 x 30
5	Screw Hole Plugs (30)	3/8 x 1/2
6	Square-X Screws (30)	#6 x 1-1/2

Long Delay

boblaw — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:38:16 +0000

I have been vacationing and haven’t been around to post plans. It would be great to get some requests. Short of that, the free woodworking plan posts will begin again today.

Wood Selection for Smaller Projects

boblaw — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 17:00:04 +0000

I would encourage anyone who is tackling a smaller project to make a bold choice in your use of wood. There are quite a few varieties available and the price difference between a typical wood and something terrific is nominal.

You can find quite a few unique wood species if you contact a local lumber supplier. If you don’t have one, you can locate a store such as Rockler Woodworking (formerly known as “The Woodworker’s Store”). You can purchase some unique lumber online at Rockler.com