What does every handyman or woodworker need? Saw horses! A sawhorse is such a basic need for a woodworker or someone who likes working on DIY projects. Often times we forget about the basics and assume that everyone has everything. This simple sawhorse plan is a quick build and takes a minimal amount of lumber. [...]
There are many schools that have woodworking programs that will often publish free wood plans. I came across a set of free woodworking plans today from Purdue. It looks like these are part of a 4H program. There are 12 plans in all and all of the woodworking plans are at beginner level. They are [...]
A fellow woodworker asked if I had a plan for a folding workbench or work center. I was able to come up with a few and have listed them here. A folding work bench is an ideal solution for a small shop, or for a shop that shares floor space in the garage. The next [...]
If you are like me, your lumber storage can get out of hand, especially this time of the year. When you have multiple projects going on, it is too easy to just set down your scrap and continue working. Well, this isn’t the end all solution, but it should help. The key is to utilize [...]
If you are like me, your workshop might be a mess from time to time. You are working on more than one project and your power tools from each might not be put away. Your bits are out of their cases and the scrap wood and other material that you can’t bring yourself to throw [...]
These router table plans are from woodworkers workshop and might be a little fancier than what you are after, but you can’t argue with the function that this router table provides. Features of this router table and workstation Storage for bits, jigs, and supplies Dust collection Fence Easily accessible power switch Lighting The above features [...]
This workcenter could be used in the workshop, craft area, garage, or outdoors. This is a real versatile project ant the plans are as thorough as the get. The plans come from GP (Georgia Pacific) and are very detailed. There is a full material list and cut list along with an exploded view of the [...]
This workshop toolbox is a real beauty. When working on a small project your tolerances are tighter and you can really show your woodworking skill (or lack of). This workshop tool box could be used for many other purposes, but whatever it is used for, make sure you show it off. Finished properly, with the [...]
If you have the room for an island in your kitchen, this is a nice project plan and can roll away if you are a bit cramped for space. Doesn’t everyone want more counter top space or cabinet storage? At times it is very useful. This kitchen island is attractive, relatively easy to build and [...]
If you are an avid woodworker, you have probably run into a need to cut an accurate taper for things such as table legs. Here are some wood plans for a simple table saw taper jig that will make the project go quickly and won’t require you to figure too much out on your own. [...]
