Free Woodworking Plans and Designs
Are you looking for free woodworking plans? Look no further! Each of the free woodworking plans listed here contain numerous dimensioned drawings to make building the project easier.
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This image gallery contains pictures of all of the About.com Free Woodworking Plans. Click on any image to see the step-by-step instructions for building these woodworking projects in your workshop.
How to Make Louvered Doors & Window Shutters
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 set of free woodworking plans, we show you a simple way to build louvers into doors or window shutters, including a router jig for consistent reproduction. Learn how to build louvers the easy way!
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 set of free woodworking plans, we show you a simple way to build louvers into doors or window shutters, including a router jig for consistent reproduction. Learn how to build louvers the easy way!
Top 5 Kitchen Woodworking Projects
People often equate fine woodworking with furniture and cabinetry, but there are countless other types of woodworking projects that one can build. The following are five sets of free woodworking plans that are all designed for use in the kitchen. The best part is, each of these sets of free woodworking plans will show off your skills as a woodworker and be very useful in the kitchen.
People often equate fine woodworking with furniture and cabinetry, but there are countless other types of woodworking projects that one can build. The following are five sets of free woodworking plans that are all designed for use in the kitchen. The best part is, each of these sets of free woodworking plans will show off your skills as a woodworker and be very useful in the kitchen.
Build a Craft Storage Center (with Ironing Board Option)
If you need a set of shelves for storing some relatively lightweight items (such as fabric in a sewing room), check out these free woodworking plans to build a craft storage center. We've included an optional folding ironing board in the measured drawing and bill of materials. Build your own craft storage center today!
If you need a set of shelves for storing some relatively lightweight items (such as fabric in a sewing room), check out these free woodworking plans to build a craft storage center. We've included an optional folding ironing board in the measured drawing and bill of materials. Build your own craft storage center today!
Build a Plastic Bag Saver for Your Kitchen
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-step through building a simple, wooden plastic bag saver where you can store about 40 plastic shopping bags for easy access when you need one.
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-step through building a simple, wooden plastic bag saver where you can store about 40 plastic shopping bags for easy access when you need one.
Build a Portable Miter Saw Stand
When a woodworking project calls for compound angles and/or very precise cross-cuts, the woodworking tool of choice is the compound miter saw. When working outside of the wood shop, a quality miter saw stand for your miter saw is almost a necessity. In this set of free woodworking plans, we show you how to build such a quality, sturdy portable miter saw stand.
When a woodworking project calls for compound angles and/or very precise cross-cuts, the woodworking tool of choice is the compound miter saw. When working outside of the wood shop, a quality miter saw stand for your miter saw is almost a necessity. In this set of free woodworking plans, we show you how to build such a quality, sturdy portable miter saw stand.
Play Washers - Build a Set of Washer Boxes
Horseshoes has been played for years. However, playing horseshoes takes quite a bit of space and can really dig up the grass in your backyard. Washers is a similar game, but can be played on any surface using a pair of washers boxes. In this set of free woodworking plans, we show you how to build a matching set of washer boxes and teach you how to play this fun game of skill, indoors or out.
Horseshoes has been played for years. However, playing horseshoes takes quite a bit of space and can really dig up the grass in your backyard. Washers is a similar game, but can be played on any surface using a pair of washers boxes. In this set of free woodworking plans, we show you how to build a matching set of washer boxes and teach you how to play this fun game of skill, indoors or out.
Make a Bamboo Wind Chime
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 build. In this set of free woodworking plans, we show you how to build a bamboo wind chime. This is a fun woodworking project to build, one that you can easily make with your kids!
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 build. In this set of free woodworking plans, we show you how to build a bamboo wind chime. This is a fun woodworking project to build, one that you can easily make with your kids!
Planter Box - Free Woodworking Plans
In these free woodworking plans, we build a planter box, large enough to hold numerous relatively large plants. The woodworking plans are relatively simple, and can be altered to accommodate nearly any size. The planter box has a heavy plastic liner and drainage system to drain off excess water. Build your own planter box today!
In these free woodworking plans, we build a planter box, large enough to hold numerous relatively large plants. The woodworking plans are relatively simple, and can be altered to accommodate nearly any size. The planter box has a heavy plastic liner and drainage system to drain off excess water. Build your own planter box today!
Tall Oak Mirror Woodworking Plans
In this set of free woodworking plans, we build a relatively simple but very attractive tall oak mirror. These free woodworking plans include a set of detailed drawings and step-by-step comments that detail everything you need to know to build one of these tall oak mirrors. Download the plans and build this woodworking project today!
In this set of free woodworking plans, we build a relatively simple but very attractive tall oak mirror. These free woodworking plans include a set of detailed drawings and step-by-step comments that detail everything you need to know to build one of these tall oak mirrors. Download the plans and build this woodworking project today!
Oak Book Stand - Free Woodworking Plans
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 stand. In this set of free woodworking plans, we show you how to build an oak book stand that you'll be proud to use to display your books. They are easy to build and make a terrific gift.
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 stand. In this set of free woodworking plans, we show you how to build an oak book stand that you'll be proud to use to display your books. They are easy to build and make a terrific gift.
Build a Bathroom Sink Cabinet
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 plans come complete with measured drawings and a bill of materials so you can build this woodworking project in your wood shop.
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 plans come complete with measured drawings and a bill of materials so you can build this woodworking project in your wood shop.
The Basics of Dovetailed Drawer Making
One of the most fundamental skills of furniture or cabinet making is building dovetailed drawers. In these free woodworking plans, we discuss and go through the basics of building through dovetailed drawers. Follow along step-by-step through these free drawer plans.
One of the most fundamental skills of furniture or cabinet making is building dovetailed drawers. In these free woodworking plans, we discuss and go through the basics of building through dovetailed drawers. Follow along step-by-step through these free drawer plans.
Build a Modular Coffee Table
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 end tables. Download the free woodworking plans and build a pair of these modular coffee tables for your living room today!
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 end tables. Download the free woodworking plans and build a pair of these modular coffee tables for your living room today!
Build a Wine Rack with Built-in Wine Glass Storage
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 right next to the wine. This is a fun woodworking project to build, and includes a complete set of free woodworking plans, so you can build your own version of the wine rack with wine glass rack.
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 right next to the wine. This is a fun woodworking project to build, and includes a complete set of free woodworking plans, so you can build your own version of the wine rack with wine glass rack.
Build a Knick Knack Shelf
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 your knick-knacks as well as your woodworking skills.
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 your knick-knacks as well as your woodworking skills.
How to Build a Bread Tray
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. When the bread is cut, carry the tray for serving and leave the crumbs behind.
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. When the bread is cut, carry the tray for serving and leave the crumbs behind.
Make a Riser For Your Computer Monitors
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. Rather than using a box or stack of phone books, why not build this beautiful hardwood computer monitor riser, equipped with two dovetailed storage drawers.
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. Rather than using a box or stack of phone books, why not build this beautiful hardwood computer monitor riser, equipped with two dovetailed storage drawers.
Make a Hardwood Cutting Board
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 breadboard-ends.
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 breadboard-ends.
Circle Cutting Jig for Band Saws - Free Woodworking Plans
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't be obtained cutting by hand. In this set of free woodworking plans, we show you how to build a simple yet very effective circle cutting jig for the band saw.
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't be obtained cutting by hand. In this set of free woodworking plans, we show you how to build a simple yet very effective circle cutting jig for the band saw.
Modular Wine Rack - Beautiful and Expandable
In these free woodworking plans, we show how to build a very attractive modular wine rack. The best part of this woodworking project is the fact that the units are expandable. The more wine you have, the more racks you can add!
In these free woodworking plans, we show how to build a very attractive modular wine rack. The best part of this woodworking project is the fact that the units are expandable. The more wine you have, the more racks you can add!
Build an Under-Window Bookcase
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 employing standard cabinet building techniques. With these free woodworking plans, you'll build a piece of furniture you'll be proud to display in your home or office.
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 employing standard cabinet building techniques. With these free woodworking plans, you'll build a piece of furniture you'll be proud to display in your home or office.
Cabinets 101 - Basic Cabinet Building Principles
Cabinet design, whether for kitchen cabinets or utility cabinets for your garage, is based on some common principles. This article shows how to build some utility cabinets, but the design can be easily adapted to kitchen cabinetry. Build your own cabinets from these free woodworking plans.
Cabinet design, whether for kitchen cabinets or utility cabinets for your garage, is based on some common principles. This article shows how to build some utility cabinets, but the design can be easily adapted to kitchen cabinetry. Build your own cabinets from these free woodworking plans.
Build a Classic Wooden Toolbox
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 classic wooden toolbox. As with the classic wooden tool boxes of years gone by, this woodworking project requires no nails or screws, but relies on woodworking joinery for strength.
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 classic wooden toolbox. As with the classic wooden tool boxes of years gone by, this woodworking project requires no nails or screws, but relies on woodworking joinery for strength.
How to Make Your Own Featherboards
A featherboard makes working with smaller stock on your table saw or router table much safer and simpler. These free woodworking plans will show you step-by-step how to create your own featherboards.
A featherboard makes working with smaller stock on your table saw or router table much safer and simpler. These free woodworking plans will show you step-by-step how to create your own featherboards.
Build the Ultimate Wood Sawhorses
As every carpenter or building contractor knows, a good set of saw horses are practically worth their weight in gold. They can be just as useful in the wood shop. I've never found a stronger set of saw horses than the ones you can make from these free woodworking plans. They're stackable, sturdy and two adults can stand on one of them comfortably.
As every carpenter or building contractor knows, a good set of saw horses are practically worth their weight in gold. They can be just as useful in the wood shop. I've never found a stronger set of saw horses than the ones you can make from these free woodworking plans. They're stackable, sturdy and two adults can stand on one of them comfortably.
Build a Portable Shop Table
As a woodworker, I can never have enough table or bench top space in the workshop. To help solve the problem, I built a lightweight, portable workshop table that can be moved on built-in rollers and then dropped down onto the table's legs when in position to keep it from moving. This is an easy and fun woodworking project to build. View the free woodworking plans here.
As a woodworker, I can never have enough table or bench top space in the workshop. To help solve the problem, I built a lightweight, portable workshop table that can be moved on built-in rollers and then dropped down onto the table's legs when in position to keep it from moving. This is an easy and fun woodworking project to build. View the free woodworking plans here.
WoodNet Woodworking Plans
WoodNet.com offers a very impressive number of projects for woodworkers, both paid and free woodworking plans.
WoodNet.com offers a very impressive number of projects for woodworkers, both paid and free woodworking plans.
Woodworking Plans from WoodZone
WoodZone.com has quite an impressive assortment of plans available on their site, and nearly all are less than $15 in price.
WoodZone.com has quite an impressive assortment of plans available on their site, and nearly all are less than $15 in price.