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)

The next folding workbench plan is ideal for someone looking for a fixed bench, but needs to make room for other tools. It attaches to your shop wall and folds down to make room. It has a 2 tier design that is quite clever.

http://www.buildeazy.com/newplans/wall_bench.html

The final folding workbench plan is almost a combination of the first 2 plans. It attaches to a wall and folds down, yet has ample work surface similar to the first workbench.

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/hi_tools/article/0,2037,DIY_13936_3927170,00.html

Good luck with whichever plan you select.

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.

Mail box plans (pdf)

You can purchase the complete bar plan by clicking on the above bar plan picture.

WoodShopDemos.com uses the Rockler plan to build a bar. There is nothing like enhancing a scale woodworking plan with real world pictures and comments regarding the project. You will absolutely have an easier time of things. Click on the link at Wood Shop Demos while building your real bar project. You will be happy that you did.
There is nothing like working with a wood plan that provides many detailed photographs of the project each step of the way. One of the key things is showing a picture of the setup of a saw or a tool prior to doing the job. This is a very detailed plan. It is well commented and has a good number of pictures. This bar might be considered fancy due to its raised panel design, but it really is a thing of beauty when completed.

I would rate this as a ‘difficult’ plan. Part of the reason that I would say so is because of the fact that it requires a number of tools that a weekend warrior would not have. It also requires some skill to pull some of the project off. The gentleman who built the bar even goes to the trouble of shaping his own rail. You could get away with purchasing your accessories and parts at Rockler.com. You are not compromising by doing so. The parts sold by Rockler will enhance your project and add to the professional look of your finished bar.

Home Bar Plan and Hardware This traditional frame and panel design includes two drawers, two doors and a dry sink. Authentic wall mirror unit displays and stores glasses and bottles. Full size patterns for all shaped piece.. Home Bar Plan and Hardware
Traditional Bar Moldings	Polished Solid Brass Bar Tubing & Accessories	Stainless Steel Dry Sink

Good luck. This bar is a great project!!