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Free Bird Feeder Plans - Free Woodworking Plans for a Bird Feeder
Created:
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Bird feeders can be a lot of fun to build. Download these free bird feeder plans and build your own today. These free bird feeder plans use weather resistant cedar as the wood of choice, and plexig... -
Rustic Pot Rack Plans - Woodworking Plans - Rustic Pot Rack Plans
Created:
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Free woodworking plans to build a rustic pot rack. This set of free woodworking plans takes you step-by-step through building a cedar or other rustic pot rack for hanging your cast iron or other po... -
How to Cut Circles on the Rockwell Blade Runner - Woodworking Tool Tips - Rockwell Blade Runner Circle Cutting Jig
Created:
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The Rockwell Blade Runner is essentially part jig saw, part scroll saw. With a jig, this unique, but very useful woodworking tool can be used to cut out circles, using a circle cutting jig built fr... -
Make a Bamboo Wind Chime - Free Woodworking Plans for a Bamboo Wind Chime
Created:
Monday, July 23, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
With their soothing sounds, wind chimes make a terrific addition to any backyard, deck or patio. If you buy them in a store, they also can be rather pricey. Ironically, they are relatively easy to ... -
How to Build a Bathroom Vanity - Free Cabinet Plans - Bathroom Vanity Cabinet Plans
Created:
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
In this set of free cabinet plans, we take you step-by-step through building a bathroom sink cabinet, complete with a deep drawer and storage compartment under the sink. These free woodworking plan... -
Under-Window Bookcase Plans - Free Woodworking Plans to Build an Under-Window Bookcase
Created:
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
In building a bookcase, woodworkers use the same basic principles they would use when building cabinets. In these free bookcase plans, you'll learn how to make beautiful oak or pine bookcases while... -
Clay Pot Hanger - Free Woodworking Plans to Build a Clay Pot Hanger for Your Garden
Created:
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
This spring, show off your woodworking skills and gardening abilities at the same time. Display your plants in this simple yet impressive clay pot hanger. Each hanger can hold four clay pots secure... -
Box Joint Jig - Make Perfect Box Joints with a Table Saw Jig
Created:
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Box joints are a simple, elegant alternative to dovetail joints. With this table saw jig, perfect box joints are easy to make in any size stock. Follow these step-by-step free woodworking plans to ... -
Circle Cutting Jig for Band Saws - Free Woodworking Plans to Build a Circle Cutting Jig
Created:
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Many woodworking plans call for cutting stock into circular shapes. Woodworking projects like round table tops, archways and many other circular forms need consistent, precise rounded cuts that can... -
Free Oak Book Stand Plans - Free Woodworking Plans to Make an Oak Book Stand
Created:
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Coffee Table books are commonly revered for their terrific photography and handsome layout. While these books look great flat on a table, they look even more impressive when displayed on a book sta... -
Hardwood Bread Tray Plans - Free Woodworking Plans to Make a Hardwood Bread Tray
Created:
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
In this set of free woodworking plans, we detail how to build a hardwood bread tray. This unique kitchen tray allows you to cut bread on the tray, while the crumbs fall through to the counter below... -
How to Build Cabinets - Kitchen Cabinet Plans - Learn How to Build Cabinetry
Created:
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
If you have some common hand and power woodworking tools, you can learn how to build cabinets. Whether you need new cabinets for your kitchen, bathroom, utility room or garage, you'll find that the... -
Raised Panel Kitchen Cabinet Doors - Cove Raised Panel Cabinet Door Plans
Created:
Monday, January 26, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Adding new kitchen cabinet doors is probably the quickest and most dramatic way to update the look of your kitchen. And if you have a table saw, you can create beautiful cove raised panel cabinet d... -
Cornhole Plans - Free Woodworking Cornhole Plans for a Corn Hole Board
Created:
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Cornhole is a popular outdoor game played in parts of the Midwestern US, particularly when tailgating at football games. Cornhole is fun and with these simple free woodworking plans, you can easily... -
Dovetail Drawers - The Basics of Making Dovetail Drawers - Free Woodworking Plans
Created:
Monday, April 09, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Building dovetail drawers is one of the most fundamental skills of furniture making. In these free woodworking plans, learn the basics of building through-dovetail drawers. Follow along step-by-ste... -
Computer Monitor Riser Woodworking Plans - Free Woodworking Plans to Make a Riser for Your Computer Monitors
Created:
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
In the interest of ergonomics, sometimes computer monitors need to be raised a few inches so that the user is looking straight ahead instead of downward. Instead of using a box or stack of phone bo... -
Hardwood Cutting Board - Woodworking Plans to Make a Hardwood Cutting Board
Created:
Monday, December 18, 2006
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
If you're looking for a simple, beginner-level woodworking project, this may be just the project for you. In this set of free woodworking plans, we show how to make a hardwood cutting board with br... -
Adirondack Loveseat Glider Rocker Plans - Free Plans - Build an Adirondack Loveseat Glider Rocker
Created:
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Free Plans to build an Adirondack Loveseat Glider Rocker. This set of free woodworking plans takes you step-by-step through building a two-person love seat glider rocker based on a very comfortable... -
Table Saw Jointer Jig - Free Woodworking Plans for a Table Saw Jointer Jig
Created:
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The jointer is a very useful woodworking machine for straightening boards. Don't have a jointer? Try a table saw jointer jig. In this set of free woodworking plans, learn how to build a table saw j... -
How to Make Louvered Doors & Window Shutters - Free Woodworking Plans to Make Louvers
Created:
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Louvered doors and window shutters are very attractive, and quite useful way of protecting windows, giving privacy to closets and dressing areas, acting as vents for HVAC units, and more. In this s... -
Build a Portable Miter Saw Stand - Free Woodworking Plans
Created:
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
A miter saw is ideal for cutting the ends of boards with square, mitered or beveled cuts. Although they are considered portable, miter saws can be rather cumbersome to operate when you don't have a... -
Modular Coffee Table Plans - Free Woodworking Plans to Build Your Own Modular Coffee Table
Created:
Monday, March 19, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Looking to build something for your living room? Try these modular coffee table plans. Two coffee tables can be placed together in a number of varied arrangements or placed separately for use as en... -
Knick Knack Shelf Plans - Free Woodworking Plans to Build a Knick Knack Shelf
Created:
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
In these set of free woodworking plans, we take you step by step through building an attractive knick knack shelf. This woodworking project can be completed in only a few hours, and will show off y... -
Slab-Style Cabinet Doors - Free Woodworking Plans to Build Slab-Style Cabinet Doors
Created:
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The slab-style cabinet door is the most basic style of cabinet door. It can be made from plywood or melamine with the edges banded, or it can be made from solid wood. In this set of free woodworkin... -
Build a Plastic Bag Saver for Your Kitchen - Free Woodworking Plans
Created:
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Plastic shopping bags can be re-used many times over, and have literally thousands of uses, but they can be a bit cumbersome to store. In this set of free woodworking plans, we walk you step-by-ste... -
Play Washers on a Set of Washer Boxes - Free Woodworking Plans
Created:
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Horseshoes is a game that has been played for years. However, playing horseshoes takes quite a bit of space and can really dig up a lot of grass in your back yard. Washers is a very similar game, b... -
Planter Box Plans - Free Woodworking Plans - Large Planter Box Plans
Created:
Monday, June 25, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
In these free planter box plans, follow along step-by-step to learn how to build a planter box that is large enough to hold a number of relatively large plants. The planter box plans are relatively... -
Tall Oak Mirror - Download the Free Woodworking Plans
Created:
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
In this set of free woodworking plans, learn how to build a relatively simple but very attractive tall oak mirror. These downloadable plans include a set of detailed drawings and step-by-step comme... -
Wine Rack with Wine Glass Rack Plans - Build Your Own Wine Rack with Wine Glass Storage
Created:
Friday, March 09, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
In this set of free woodworking plans, we build a terrific wine rack that holds thirteen bottles of wine, but also has a built-in wine glass rack that will hold twelve of your favorite wine glasses... -
Wooden Toolbox Plans - Free Woodworking Plans - Build a Classic Wooden Toolbox
Created:
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
For years, carpenters have used variations of the classic wooden toolbox to carry their tools to and from the job site. In this set of free woodworking plans, we show you how to build your own clas... -
Quick Change Drill Drive Set - Woodworking Tools - The Quick Change Drill Drive Set
Created:
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Probably my favorite power drill accessory is the quick change drill drive. The drill drive holder fits into the chuck of a drill, and then an insert with an interchangeable Phillips (or other type... -
Cut a Mortise with a Drill Press - Woodworking Tips - How to Cut a Mortise with a Drill Press
Created:
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Updated:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
A mortise is a rectangular hole designed to receive a tenon of the same size. Traditionally, mortises were cut by hand with a chisel. There is now a specialty machine called a mortiser that is used...

