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Woodworking plans and woodworking projects you can decorate the interior of your home or your workshop. Hundreds of plans to choose from, and many are in the downloadable format. Listed alphabetically. You can also see an extensive library of electronic articles that can improve your woodworking skills along with tips and tricks for your woodworking workshop.
  •   Building Outdoor Projects That Last (PDF)
    This is a downloadable 380K PDF file, 5 page document. Download one of these woodworking projects and plans right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive.
    Heavy rain in the spring, extreme heat in the summer, and dry air in the winter-it is hard to believe that anything made of wood can withstand this kind of punishment. But if you start with the right materials and follow up with occasional maintenance, your outdoor furniture can stay in like-new condition for many years to come.
    In this Tools & Technique article from PlansNOW, we will show you which products to look for when starting your next outdoor woodworking project. You will find out which kinds of wood resist decay, why certain adhesives resist cracking, and how to apply outdoor finishes for long life and low maintenance.
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  •   Craftsman / Mission Oak Furniture (PDF)
    Continue the craftsman tradition with high-quality furniture plans from PlansNOW. All plans include step-by-step instructions for making the same distinctive features found in craftsman furniture from the early 1900s.
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  •  3 Quick Ways to Dress Up an Interior Door (PDF)
    Here is a low-cost trick for dramatically improving the looks of an otherwise dull-looking interior door. All it takes is a few inexpensive materials and some easy-to-follow instructions from our Workbench shop. We will take you step by step through the entire process, with plenty of tips, techniques, and shop secrets. Check out thier free downloadable plans.
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  •  5 Plywood Projects for the Workshop (PDF)
    This is a downloadable PDF document right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. No woodworker should be without these handy accessories for the shop. Best part is that each can be built from only one 4x8 sheet of plywood! All can be finished in just a couple of hours using a few simple tools. Includes easy-to-follow plans for building: 1. Tool tote, 2. Folding Sawhorse, 3. Cut-Off Wood Bin, 4. Workbench, 5. Wall Cabinet.
    BONUS Technique Article: 7 Shop Secrets for Working with Plywood Dread the thought of moving, storing, or cuting a large sheet of plywood? We will share our best shop secrets for making plywood easier to work with. This woodworking plan originally appears in ShopNotes Issue #71. Go to their Free Downloadable Woodworking Plans section and follow the simple directions. It is real easy.
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  •  Adirondack Chair and Ottoman
    Using rough-sawn cedar you can complete this project using a jigsaw, drill, wood screws, and construction adhesive. We have also included plans for an optional table and ottoman. Overall size of the chair in inches is 32 W x 35.5 D x 40.75 H.
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  •  Adirondack Furniture Set
    Whether you make it from redwood or painted pine, our Adirondack Furniture is the perfect summer project. The Chair and Settee are designed with a contoured seat and slightly angled back. The angle we use lets you rest naturally. The overall size in inches of Adirondack Chair is 31.75 W x 38.75 H x 37 D. The Settee is 52.75 W x 38.75 H x 37 D. The Patio Table is 20.65 W x 46.75 D x 16 H.
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  •  Adjustable Tablesaw Tenon Jig (PDF)
    The only tenon jig you will probably ever need! A shop-built tenon jig will fit nice and snug on a rip fence the day you build it, but over time it can become loose - or too tight - from changes in humidity. Our tenon jig design solves the problem. Each time you mount the jig, you will adjust the back plate to bring the jig up snug to your table saw fence. And that means clean, accurate tenons on any project, any time of year.
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  •  Arbor Getaway, Garden
    The unique modular design of this woodworking plan lets you build all of the arbor components in your shop and then transfer each piece to the yard for quick assembly. L-shaped arbor easily tucks away in a secluded corner of the yard. Lattice wall panels provide privacy, as well as support for climbing plants. Plan Includeds tips and techniques for laying out the footings, cutting lattice panels, and building a grid assembly for the roof. This woodworking project plan appeared in Workbench Magazine No. 278.
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  •  Arbor, Garden
    You will attract more than birds to your garden with this beautiful redwood arbor. It is big (7-1/2 feet tall), but, at the same time, warm and friendly. Everyone who sees the arbor in our garden feels drawn to it, and wants to walk through the arches. And that after all is the reason for an arbor -- to make your garden more attractive and inviting.
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  •  Arbor, Weekend (3 versions)
    We call this the Weekend Arbor for two reasons. First, you can actually build this beautiful arbor in a weekend (maybe even a long day). And second, once you have built the arbor, you are sure to spend many pleasant weekend hours enjoying it. These plans include complete, step-by-step instructions and drawings for all three versions of the Weekend Arbor.
  •  Armoire Cabinet
    The graceful arched top and the raised panel doors of this cherry Armoire make it a classic. And since you can build the interior with shelves, hanging space, or both, the armoire is as functional as it is handsome.The most striking feature is the arched crown molding -- a detail that looks very difficult to build. Fortunately it is easier than it looks. And we have included complete instructions for making it.The Armoire is made of a combination of cherry hardwood and cherry plywood. The overall dimensions are 84 inches high x 51-1/2 inches wide x 22 inches deep.
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  •  Bandsaw Upgrade Table and Fence
    You can make your band saw even more versatile by building this large auxiliary table and a precision fence. The table creates a large work surface that is about three times the size of the cast iron table your band saw came with. So you will have plenty of support when making curved cuts. And you can rip long boards without them tipping off the back edge of the saw. Click the link to read more...
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  •  Bed, Bunk - Loft
    Loft beds have fast become one of the most popular kinds of beds for kids. And it is no secret why - they are terrific space savers, and kids love them. And our loft bed is no exception. The loft area fits a standard twin mattress. Below, you will find a large desk, storage space for school supplies, books, toys, and a big bulletin board.
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  •  Bed, Classic Cherry
    At last, a beautiful cherry bed to accompany Woodsmith is popular suite of cherry bedroom furniture that includes the Lingerie Dresser, the Night Stand*, the Armoire*, and the Four-Drawer Dresser*. (*Also available on PlansNOW) The bed is designed to fit a queen-size mattress, but these plans include variations for a full-size and twin-size mattress. The Classic Cherry Bed is 71 inches wide by 88-1/2 inches deep by 45 inches high (queen-size).
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  •  Bed, Heirloom
    Solid wood top rails. Tongue-and-groove headboard slats. This bed is a true keepsake for generations to come. Moving or storing the Heirloom Bed is a snap with its easy knock-down fasteners. A matching Bedside Table is also available. This project was originally featured in Workbench No. 264.
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  •  Bed, Loft - Build a Space-Saving Loft Bed (PDF)
    It’s more than a bed it’s practically a furnished two-story apartment! Unique woodworking plan features spacious desktop below with storage, and a comfortable, secure bed loft above. Quickly breaks down with a simple wrench into small sections that are easy to manage in the shop and easy to assemble in a room. Plan also includes instructions for a BUNK BED version of this project. Overall dimensions: 84-1/2 inches W x 48-1/2 inches D x 76 inches H. Mattress panel is 40-5/8 inches W x 76-5/8 inches D. This project appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 166.
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  •  Bed, Low Profile Platform (PDF)
    Simple joinery and rock-solid construction. Easy-to-build project features traditional joinery that creates a modern, elegant look for the bedroom. We designed this bed plan to fit a queen mattress, but you can easily alter the dimensions for a king. Go to their Free Downloadable Woodworking Plans section and follow the simple directions.
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  •  Bed, Murphy (PDF)
    Transform a home office into a guest bedroom at a moment’s notice! Standard full-sized mattress frame offers plenty of room for overnight guests, then conveniently folds into a space-saving wall cabinet. We’ve also included plans for building attractive display cases on each side of the bed. Our bed plan includes plenty of shop tips and techniques. You can also test out their free downloadable woodworking projects and plans.
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  •  Bed, Pencil Post (PDF)
    This is a downloadable 3 MB PDF file, 16 page document. Download one of these woodworking projects and plans right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. Classic poster bed woodworking plan features mortise & tenon joinery with knock-down hardware for easy moving. Yyou will enjoy the challenge of making the posts using a band saw, table saw, or more traditional hand tools like a spokeshave and block plane. Designed for a queen-size mattress and box springs. This plan appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 153.
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  •  Beds, Bunk
    SINGLE OR BUNK. With these plans, you can build just a single bed, or if you want to make bunk beds, it is just a matter of building two single beds and stacking them. Overall dimensions of the bunk beds are: 62 inches high x 83 inches long and 42 inches wide.
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  •  Bedside Cabinet
    This little night stand keeps books, reading glasses, and a glass of water close at hand. Borrowing from Shaker, Craftsman, and contemporary styles, this night stand is both good looking and easy to build.
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  •  Bench, Boot
    Sturdy bench offers a comfortable place to sit and change your shoes or simply collect your things on the way out the door! Slatted shelf underneath provides handy storage for boots and other gear. Made entirely of solid ash, the bench uses knock-down hardware fittings to tie the end frames to the seat and shelf. These fittings provide a simple way to assemble the bench. More importantly, they provide a rock-solid connection that prevents the bench from racking.
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  •  Bench, Flip-Seat Storage (PDF)
    Small, tuckaway bench is perfect for entry, porch, or a mudroom. The low height makes it easy to put on shoes and boots. Bench lid lifts up to reveal a convenient storage compartment. No complicated joinery it’s held together with screws. Scroll work at the bottom can be cut with a sabre saw or a band saw. Overall dimensions: 36 inches W x 16-3/4 inches H x 15-7/16 inches D. This woodworking plan appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 123.
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  •  Bench, Nantucket (PDF)
    The simple, country style bench has been a favorite for ages. Two ends, a seat, and a few connecting pieces that’s all there is to it. Graceful details, like through-tenon joinery, make this woodworking plan appear to take more time and experience than it actually requires. This woodworking project appeared in Woodsmith Magazine No. 151.
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  •  Bench, Shaker
    Simple but functional. That was the Shaker way. And this bench is a good example of Shaker design in practice. You can build this bench out of just about any wood. The photo shows it in pine, all cut from one flat 1 x 12 board.The Shaker Bench is 11-1/4 inches wide by 32 inches long x 16-1/2 inches high. We built our bench from one 8 foot long, 1 x 12 pine board. The only other materials needed are 10 wood screws, 10 wood plugs, and your choice of a finish.
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  •  Birdhouse, Cottage
    One of life is simple pleasures is enjoying the company of birds. There are so many varieties of song, color, and behavior that I never see the same thing twice when I look out of my window. I used to settle for just feeding the birds, but this year I decided to be a better host by building a home for some of my feathered friends. The house I built is intended to be a home for chickadees, but the plan includes a chart for dimensions of houses friendly to other species of birds, as well.
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  •  Birdhouse, Metal Roof (PDF)
    Believe it or not, you don not need a lathe to build this birdhouse. The cylinder is made from beveled strips laid side-by-side and then rolled into a circle. It’s not a complicated process. We’ll take you step-by-step through the entire process, with tips & techniques to help you along the way. Unique woodworking plan features a variety of options that let you customize the birdhouse to your liking. For example, we built one birdhouse with a galvanized sheet metal roof and another with a copper roof. You can also build the birdhouse to hang from a tree or to mount on a post. And you might even want to add a perch.
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  •  Bookcase 3 designs in 1 plan (PDF)
    Unique bookcase plan lets you choose from three different styles of furniture design: traditional, country, or craftsman. You will start by building a basic case that all three bookcase styles share - with strong rabbet and dado joinery and tenon joints on the back panels. Next we will show you how to customize the basic cabinet with face frames and trim to create one of three different looks. Simple and fast pocket-hole joinery makes assembling the face frames a snap. We have also included a step-by-step guide for using profile router bits to make your own raised panel doors (craftsman style).
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  •  Bookcase and Widescreen TV Stand
    Unique cabinet plan offers a variety of options that allow you to custom design the features you want. As a simple cabinet, the spacious shelving provides plenty of storage for books and fits nicely behind a sofa or against a wall. As an entertainment center, the six-foot wide cabinet top is ideal for wide-screen TVs and home-theatre system components.
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  •  Bookcase, Barrister
    The nice thing about our Barrister is Bookcase is the flexible, modular design. The sections can be mixed and matched in a variety of ways. And if you ever end up with more books than shelf space, you can always build another section or two.
    A simple cleat system (we would seen on several antiques) holds all the sections together securely, yet allows the bookcase to be easily disassembled and relocated to another part of the house.
    WHAT YOU GET are 12 pages of step-by-step instructions, Full-color photos and exploded views, Detailed tool setup illustrations, Materials list and cutting diagram Plus plans for a tenon cutting jig!
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  •  Bookcase, Build a Low-cost
    Easy-to-build bookcase plan is also easy on the wallet! Only one sheet of 3/4 inches plywood is needed for the case and all the shelves. Add a few board feet of hardwood lumber and a piece of 1/4 inches plywood and you are good to go. Plan features sturdy (but easy to cut) tongue and dado construction. We used biscuit joinery on the face frame this made the job quick and easy without sacrificing strength. Versatile plan can be modified to create an entire wall of shelves with individual sections. We will show you how! Downloadable
  •  Bookcase, Built In (PDF)
    Transform a room into a library! Take advantage of unused wall space with this easy-to-build bookcase plan. For about $350, you can create an entire wall of shelves to hold hundreds of books and knick knacks. Bookcase plan features simple butt joints and screws. Adjustable shelves rest on shelf pins that snap into metal standards. Easy-to-manage sections can be built in the shop then moved to a room for installation.
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  •  Bookcase, Built-In - Build a Cozy BookNook! (PDF)
    Bookshelves, storage, seating, and an influx of extra style this built-in bookcase plan has it all. Step-by-step project plan starts with a wide bench seat for relaxing under the warm glow of built-in puck lights. Underneath you’ll find a serious amount of storage space. Two tall bookcases that flank the bench are the perfect place for books and collectibles. Your measurements will almost certainly be different from ours, but we’ll show you how to alter the dimensions to fit your space. This bookcase plan appeared in Workbench magazine No. 294.
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  •  Bookcase, Classic
    If you have always wanted a large formal bookcase, but wondered how ou would be able to move it around once you built it, this Classic Bookcase is the answer. All the large components are built and finished separately and assembled "on site" with knock-down hardware. It is still big, but now it is manageable.We have also included plans for an alternate top. In addition to the design shown in the photo, you can build a straight or "flat-top."All the shelves are adjustable. The overall dimensions are 91" high x 43" wide x 14" deep.
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  •  Bookcase, Classic (PDF)
    Knock-down hardware makes this large, formal bookcase suprisingly easy move from your shop to your living room, den. You’ll construct the base, sides, and top as separate units. Once completed you just bolt them together. Bookcase plan features adjustable shelves and two options for the top a decorative gable (shown in photo) or a traditional flat-style top. We used a tight-grained cherry and cherry plywood for its subtle grain pattern. For the back we used 1/4 inches cherry plywood. When it came time to apply a finish, we decided to use a cherry stain. I wanted the rich reddish-brown color without waiting for the aging process. And using stain would even out the color differences between the lighter sapwood and darker hardwood. Overall dimensions are 91 inches high x 43 inches wide x 14 inches deep. This project appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 95.
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  •  Bookcase, Contemporary
    This Contemporary Bookcase takes only two and a half sheets of plywood, but you get lots of storage space on its deep shelves. The wall unit gets both its good looks and its sturdiness from 3/4 inches oak plywood. All the joinery is tongue and groove, so building is fairly fast. And we have included special instructions and plans for a router jig to help you cover the exposed edges of the plywood with solid-wood strips. The overall dimensions are 80 inches high x 30 inches wide x 16 inches deep.
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  •  Bookcase, Craftsman
    This bookcase is designed to be built like the original -- with a combination of machinery and handwork. It is a good example of craftsman or mission-style furniture of the early 1900 is. It has sturdy mortise and through tenon construction, square pegs, and shop-made door pulls -- just like the originals. All the shelves are adjustable.
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  •  Bookcase, Craftsman Two-Drawer (PDF)
    This is a downloadable 1.75 MB PDF file, 12 page document. Download one of these woodworking projects and plans right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive.
    Highlight your craftsmanship with this attractive two-drawer bookcase plan from Woodsmith magazine. Features several unique woodworking challenges, including a half-dovetail joinery technique that keeps the shelves securely anchored regardless of changes in humidity. We have included step-by-step instructions for this technique and others plus a simple way to construct the drawers with locking rabbets (if you don not have a dovetail jig). This project appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 120.
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  •  Bookcase, Easy-to-Build Low (PDF)
    If you think the word plywood means poor-quality woodworking, this plan might change your mind about how you build furniture. Using just one sheet of 3/4 inches cherry plywood, some cherry facing, and a few basic joinery techniques, you can build this attractive, high-quality bookcase in just one weekend-and not spend a lot of money doing it. Yyou will start with a basic box made up of interlocking plywood panels. Then add a face frame, base, top, and back to dress up the appearance of the case. We have also included a couple of design options to let you choose a style that fits your individual taste.
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  •  Bookcase, Knock Down Cherry (PDF)
    Want the convenience of knock-down assembly without sacrificing furniture quality? This unique woodworking plan features solid-wood construction with easy, knock-down hardware for quick disassembly. Biscuit joinery (in place of mortise and tenon joinery) simplifies the construction without sacrificing strength. Plan includes shop tips and techniques for professional results.
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  •  Bookcase, Tower (PDF)
    Sometimes, smaller is actually better. The narrow design of this bookcase means it will fit into just about any location in your home. It takes up less than 2 square feet of floor space, yet the six shelves, four of them adjustable, provide more than 7 square feet of storage or display space.
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  •  Bookcase, Two Shelf Oak
    Here is a woodworker is bookcase. Not because it holds books about woodworking, but because it gives you the opportunity to use several different kinds of joinery in one project. For example, the sides and back are frames and panels assembled with stub tenon and groove joinery. The three frames are joined with rabbets and grooves. Stopped sliding dovetails hold the apron that spans the side frames. The base pieces are connected with splined miters...
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  •  Box Beam Ceiling (PDF)
    If you can build a box...you can build these realistic ceiling beams for your home! Yyou will start by attaching a simple grid of inexpensive 2x6s to the ceiling joists. Add two sides, a cap, and some cove molding, and these beams will look like they were part of the original house construction. Step-by-step woodworking plan includes our favorite shop secrets to cutting perfect coped joints and installing snug-fitting cove molding.
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  •  Box, Jewelry/Humidor
    A humidor and a jewelry box are often about the same size. In this case, they are precisely the same size. And with this project plan, you can build either, or both. The exterior is the same -- mahogany with walnut edging. Inside, things get interesting. The Humidor has a special lining and some unique hardware to maintain temperature and humidity. The Jewelry Box features a tray and a velvet liner. Either way, it is a treasure box -- both beautiful and functional. This Humidor / Jewelry Box is 13 inches wide x 10 inches deep x 5 inches high. Ours is made of solid mahogany with walnut edging. The humidor has Spanish cedar lining.
  •  Cabinet, 12-Drawer Heirloom (PDF)
    Nothing beats a drawer for storing family heirlooms, pictures, or keepsakes. This plan design features plenty of drawers in a slim profile that does not take up a lot of space. When it comes to making the cabinet though, the thought of having to build a dozen drawers can be a little overwhelming. In this woodworking plan from Woodsmith magazine, we simplified the task of making multiple drawers using a straightforward technique of locking rabbets. In fact, the whole cabinet is a series of rabbets and dadoes. Overall dimensions are 39-1/2 inches W x 13 inches D x 43-3/4 inches H. This project appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 165.
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  •  Cabinet, Apothecary
    When you come right down to it, to be a woodworker is to enjoy building boxes. Dressers are boxes, even tables and chairs are boxes (with open sides). And this Apothecary Cabinet is right up there with best of the boxes. In this project, you get to build ten of them -- the case and nine drawers. The overall size of the Apothecary Cabinet is 14-1/2 inches wide x 9 inches deep x 15 inches high.
  •  Cabinet, Armoire Bedroom (PDF)
    At six feet tall, this armoire has the storage capacity of a small closet, plus room for a 27 inch TV! We designed the cabinet to be as easy to build as possible. For the doors, we used simple stub tenon and groove joinery with concealed European-style hinges. Locking rabbet joints for the drawers (no need for a dovetail jig here) make drawer joinery a snap!

    Dimensions - 72 inches high x 38 inches wide x 25 inches deep. This project appeared in Woodsmith Magazine No. 143.
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  •  Cabinet, Bathroom Classic Cherry
    Small bathrooms usually have correspondingly small storage spaces. But that doesn not mean you have to settle for a cluttered vanity. This curio-style cabinet keeps bathroom items close at hand, but out of sight. The Classic Cherry Cabinet is 24 inches wide x 8 inches deep x 25 inches high.
  •  Cabinet, Bathroom Vanity - Shaker-Style (PDF)
    Shaker design features solid-wood panels, tapered feet, and pegged joints. Flexible plan can be modified to include a granite top for a more contemporary look. Features mortise & tenon joinery on the side assemblies, rabbet & groove joinery on the back and bottom panels.
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  •  Cabinet, Chest-on-Chest
    The latest addition to our Cherry Bedroom Suite has a long tradition. Not only because chest-on-chest designs have been around for over two centuries, but also because this Suite began way back in Woodsmith #53 and reprinted again in Woodsmith #125. Befitting such a rich heritage, our design uses half-blind dovetails on the drawers, classic frame & panel construction, and elegant yet simple molding and kickboard touches. If the size is an issue, we include modified plans for making either the top or the bottom chest separately.
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  •  Cabinet, Chimney Cupboard (PDF)
    Raised panels, mortise and tenon joinery, and a beaded backboard make this woodworking plan a beautiful replica of an old chimney cupboard. Fits perfectly in small areas for storage or display and adds charm to any area of your home. To make the cupboard easier to move, you’ll build the project in two pieces; a lower cabinet and an upper cabinet. The lower cabinet can also be a stand- alone piece of furniture. Plan includes instructions for an optional glass-front door and an old-style wooden door latch. Overall dimensions: 78 inches H x 23-1/2 inches W x 13-3/4 inches D. This project appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 116.
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  •  Cabinet, Corner Media (PDF)
    Fits neatly into the corner of a room and holds the heavy load of today is large TVs. Plan also includes instructions for building an optional upper cabinet with glass doors. For a more traditional look, we will show you how substitute raised solid-wood panels for the glass doors.
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  •  Cabinet, Craftsman Style (PDF)
    Here is the perfect project for honing up your basic cabinet-making skills: assembling a case, fitting a door, and building drawers. Our Craftsman-Style Cabinet features a plywood case that rests on a solid wood base. The top is a large, glued-up panel. The cabinet measures 38 inches wide by 30 inches deep by 35 inches high.
    WHAT YOU GET are 11 pages of step-by-step instructions, Full-color photos and exploded views, Detailed assembly illustrations, Materials list and cutting diagram Plus - 5 Tips for drawer installation.
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  •  Cabinet, Entertainment Center (PDF)
    This is a downloadable PDF document right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. At nearly seven feet tall, this attractive home entertainment center will likely be the centerpiece of your entire home. The main cabinet includes retractable pocket doors for concealing a 36 inches TV and other audio/visual accessories. Side cabinets provide storage galore with bookcase shelves and deep cabinets.
    Modular design makes it easy to arrange units to fit your room layout and easier to assemble and transport out of your shop! We used frame and panel construction throughout the project with red oak plywood. To simplify the joinery, we used solid-wood connecting frames that provide a rigid, easy-to-build case. Overall dimensions: 52 3/4 inches W x 29 3/4 inches D x 82 inches H. This project appeared in Woodsmith Magazine No. 149
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  •  Cabinet, Entertainment Center - Sectional (PDF)
    Built almost exclusively with pocket hole joinery, our Sectional Entertainment Center features a contemporary design that allows easy access to your TV/stereo components. The top is a solid wood panel (42 inches x 24 inches), deep enough to hold a large-size TV. The main cabinet is 42 inches wide x 24 inches deep x 28 inches high. We have also included plans for optional side cabinets. The side cabinets are 18 inches wide x 18 inches deep x 25 inches high. These also make terrific end tables or bedside night stands.
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  •  Cabinet, High-Style Tall Chest (PDF)
    Building a maple chest like this might seem a little intimidating, but with our step-by-step plan and a little patience, you can get the job done. We used mortise and tenon joinery for the frame, and dovetail joints on the drawers.
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  •  Cabinet, Home Theater Entertainment center (PDF)
    Contemporary style and function come together in this sleek entertainment cabinet from Workbench magazine. Plan is especially designed to hold today’s widescreen TVs and home theater components. Don not let the classy appearance scare you away. The no-nonsense construction features a simple series of plywood boxes dressed up with solid-wood edging. Versatile plan can be modified to fit your specific room and personal taste. And some of the components can be built as separate, standalone projects.
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  •  Cabinet, Jelly Cupboard
    This is a downloadable 1.4 MB PDF file, 8 page document. Download one of these woodworking projects and plans right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. Straight from grandma is kitchen! Our jelly cupboard woodworking plan produces a real jelly cupboard with ventilated panels that let freshly-canned jelly cool. So you are not a jelly maker? This nostalgic cabinet provides lots of storage for any kitchen or dining area for extra pots and pans to canned and boxed dry groceries. Simple dado and half-lap joinery can be easily cut on a table saw or router table. The cupboard can also be built with wood raised panels instead of tin.
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  •  Cabinet, Pie Safe
    We built our Pie Safe out of No. 2 Common pine. And we punched a traditional design in the real tin door panels. The two drawers and the adjustable shelves inside make the Pie Safe functional as well as beautiful. The overall size of the Pie Safe is 39-1/2 inches wide x 13-3/4 inches deep x 54-3/4 inches high.
  •  Cabinet, Scandanavian Corner
    This Corner Cabinet is reminiscent of cabinets found in rural Scandinavian homes. Because these were utilitarian cabinets, they were often made of the least expensive lumber -- native pine. The joinery was equally simple and straightforward -- butt joints held together with nails.
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  •  Cabinet, Showcase Collector is
    Here is a beautiful wall cabinet with a simple design that will enhance the valuables you have displayed inside (and not compete for attention). The glass paneled doors provide an unobstructed view of your collection. And the arrangement of the dividers (shelves) is totally up to you. The overall size of the Collector is Cabinet is 25-1/4 inches wide x 4 inches deep x 18-1/4 inches high.
  •  Cabinet, Spice Rack and Knife
    Want to make your kitchen look open, spacious, and inviting? Here is a tip: Clear off the countertops. It is amazing what reducing the appearance of clutter will do. Okay, but what do you do with all that stuff? It is on the countertop because you need it and use it. This is where our unique Knife and Spice Rack comes in. This rack installs in a kitchen wall cabinet. The knife rack holds six knives. The spice rack has four shelves. Build one rack or both.
  •  Cabinet, TV - Wide-Screen (PDF)
    Sleek, low-profile design makes a perfect fit for large LCD or plasma TV screens sitting on top or mounted on the wall behind the cabinet. Plan features plenty of lower cabinet space for video and sound components. The large drawer adds even more storage for your expanding DVD collection.
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  •  Cabinet, Walnut
    The standard way to build this cabinet is with one adjustable shelf inside. But we have also included plans for building two additional shelves to turn this cabinet into a wine rack. The overall dimensions of the Walnut Cabinet are 31-3/4 in. wide x 13 in. deep x 36-1/2 in. high.
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  •  Cabinet, Wine (PDF)
    This is a downloadable PDF document right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. The perfect companion to good wine is an attractive wine cabinet. You will combine both beauty and function in this easy-to-build project that provides safe wine storage below and a serving counter on top.
    An enclosed glass compartment keeps hanging wine glasses clean and dust free. A 16-bottle wine rack in the lower cabinet conceals and protects your best wines from damaging sunlight. We used straight-forward frame and panel construction with stub tenon and groove joinery. We cut the raised panels on a table saw, and we have included some helpful tips on how to accomplish this time-saving method for cutting a beveled edge on solid wood panels. Overall dimensions: 24 inches W x 17 inches D x 41 1/2 inches H. This project appeared in Workbench magazine No. 280.
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  •  Cabinets, File - Home Office Desk (PDF)
    This Home Office Desk File Cabinets woodworking plan will custom design a home office with the resource from Woodsmith. Stack the individual cabinets to form a traditional-style file cabinet, or build a matching table top to make a great looking office desk. When it is time to relocate, just remove a few screws to disassemble all of the components. Features tongue and dado and blind dovetail joinery.

    Dimensions - Individual cabinets measure 16 inches wide by 30 inches deep. A two-drawer stack measures 30 inches high. This project appeared in Woodsmith Magazine No. 144.
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  •  Cabinets, Kitchen (PDF)
    Stop dreaming about a kitchen full of cabinets and start building--and save one-half the price of what you would pay for conventional stock units! We will take you step-by-step through the entire process: drawing a custom kitchen layout, building the cabinet bases and wall units, assembling the drawers, and choosing hardware. We will also show you how to install beveled glass, a lighted valance, and a handy cutting board that fits above a knife drawer.
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  •  Cabinets, Modular
    These cabinets were designed to be flexible. Standardized units can be mixed and matched to create your own custom cabinets. There is a standard cabinet that can stand alone or you can stack units on top of each other and place them side by side. Plus there are several options for each unit. They can be left open or have glass or wood paneled doors. And a lower cabinet can be made a little deeper so it stands out from the wall a little more....
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  •  Candle Centerpiece (PDF)
    Build this candle centerpiece in just a few hours with pieces from your scrap bin! We will show you a simple table saw technique that makes the job easy. We built ours from a piece of maple we have been saving and some shorter cutoffs of cocobolo. This is the kind of project where you will want pay attention to small details like putting in some extra sanding to make the edges look smooth and polished. When it is done, you will have an attractive table centerpiece that shows off your joinery and finishing skills. This woodworking plan appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 173
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  •  Chairs, Dining
    Chairs are not as difficult to build as you might think. We designed these chairs to match our Dining Table, but they will look good with almost any table. The overall dimensions are 38" high x 17-3/6" wide x 18-3/4" deep.
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  •  Chest, Blanket
    This blanket chest is a real country classic -- with exposed through dovetail joinery, and three drawers (not false fronts). In keeping with the traditional early American theme, we built it from cherry, a wood that was abundant and often used during the 1800 is and 1900s. The overall dimensions of the chest are 22-1/2 inches high x 18-5/8 inches wide x 43-7/8 inches long.
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  •  Chest, Blanket
    Classic Craftsman style with solid, tenon & groove construction will make this woodworking project a family treasure for generations to come. Notice the unique tapered legs. We will show you how to make a quick taper jig that will produce perfect, identical tapers on all four legs. Overall dimensions are: 42 W x 20 3/8 D x 22 inches high.
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  •  Chest, Dovetail
    In the 19th century, this might have been called a six-board chest. The top, bottom, front, back, and ends were made of single, wide boards. Today, it is rare to find wood that wide, so we glued up narrower boards to create the wide panels in our Dovetail Chest. The overall size of the Dovetail Chest is 18-1/8 inches wide x 19-9/16 inches high x 38-1/8 inches long.
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  •  Child’s Lap Desk
    Easy-to-carry lap desk is perfect for kids who like to color. Inexpensive and simple plan design uses pine, 1/4 inches plywood, and a small piece of plastic laminate. The corners of the case are joined with miters and decorative splines across the joint. Unique design features an inside compartment that holds a 12 inches-wide roll of paper. And there’s plenty of room inside for pencils, crayons, markers and coloring books.
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  •  Clean-Up Center
    I’ve built a lot of storage cabinets for tools and hardware, so I always know right where to find them. Unfortunately, that was not the case for my cleaning supplies. To solve this problem I built the heavy-duty cleanup center you see here.
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  •  Clock, Grandfather - Craftsman-style (PDF)
    Rock-solid frame and sturdy panel cases ensure that this clock will last for generations. Features traditional solid-oak construction with mortise and tenon joinery. A slight taper from top to bottom adds a classic, Craftsman touch. We’ll show you how with our step-by-step plans. Pendulum movement with a Craftsman-style clock face adds the final touch.. If a grandfather clock with a traditional movement doesn not fit your needs. Well, with a few easy modifications, the clock case can be transformed into the glass-sided display case. You’ll start by putting together the two frames that form the front and back of the tall case. The distinctive feature here is the gentle, top-to-bottom taper of the frames. This look is created by simply trimming the outside edges of the stiles, so you’ll find it doesn not really complicate the construction. The overall dimensions are 27 inches W x 19-1/2 inches D x 77-3/4 inches H. This project appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 162.
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  •  Clock, Peg - Arts and Crafts style (PDF)
    Now here is a real woodworker is clock. Behind the simple appearance of the Arts and Crafts design is a variety of challenging woodworking techniques: cutting, rabbeting, mortising, drilling, countersinking, and chamfering - all in one attractive package.
    The completed clock is about 11" high by 6" wide by 4" deep.
    WHAT YOU GET are 4 pages of step-by-step instructions, Full-color photos and exploded views, Detailed tool setup illustrations, Cutting diagram and learn how to make decorative pegs in 3 easy steps!
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  •  Clock, Tall Case (PDF)
    You might expect a project like this to require plenty of skill and tools to complete. However, with a few tricks from the Woodsmith shop, I think you will find this project surprisingly easy to build-with a fairly simple set of tools.
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  •  Closet Conversion, Space Saving (PDF)
    The project begins with a simple box that you can build in the shop and then transfer to the bedroom for the final installation. To keep costs down, we used cherry on the outer surfaces only, and less-expensive birch veneer plywood for the basic skeleton. Take a closer look by clicking the link for more information.
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  •  Cold Frame
    Get an early start on the growing season with this cold frame. The project plan shows how to build this uncomplicated cold frame. And it provides practical advice on extending the growing season, positioning the cold frame in your garden, and keeping your cold frame "warm," among other things. The Cold Frame is 61 inches wide x 37-1/2 inches deep x 24 inches high.
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  •  Computer Desk
    Contemporary design, looks great anywhere in the room! Computer tower easily fits in lower right cabinet. Office supplies can be stored on the left. Plan design features retractable keyboard tray, pull-out file drawer, and convenient hideaway cable system. Large maple plywood desktop is wrapped with a solid-wood frame. Biscuit joinery on cases make quick and easy assembly. Plan includes tips for cutting biscuit slots.
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  •  Computer Desk with Printer Cabinet
    Contemporary design, looks great anywhere in the room! Computer tower easily fits in lower right cabinet. Office supplies can be stored on the left. Plan design features retractable keyboard tray, pull-out file drawer, and convenient hideaway cable system. Large maple plywood desktop is wrapped with a solid-wood frame. Biscuit joinery on cases make quick and easy assembly. Plan includes tips for cutting biscuit slots. Printer cabinet. This plan also includes instructions for building an optional printer cabinet and hanging file storage compartment. The printer cabinet complements the contemporary style of the computer desk above. Unique plan offers plenty of storage space for standard-size hanging files and allows convenient access to a printer.
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  •  Contemporary Garden Bench (PDF)
    If you think a bench is just a bench...then let us show you how to make something that will be the centerpiece of your yard or garden. Easy-to-build design features cedar slats for the seat and dyed concrete pedestals at each end. This project plan appeared in Workbench magazine No. 308. Download these 9 pages of step-by-step instructions.
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  •  Cordless Tool Station
    My cordless drill is a must-have tool. As a matter of fact, I have a couple of them, along with a cordless jig saw. Add in the chargers and the usual drilling accessories and it doesn not take long before this collection ends up all over the shop. To help keep everything organized, I built the tool station shown in the photo.
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  •  Corner Cabinet
    With its raised panel doors and shop-made moldings, this classic country corner cabinet will enhance any room in your home. The design of this cabinet keeps any complex joinery to a minimum. There are long splines that join the sides and front stiles. But the rest of the case is simply screwed together, and all the screws are hidden by the moldings.
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  •  Country Cupboard
    Here is one of the best examples of why country-style furniture is so popular -- it is beautiful, warm, friendly, and very functional. Our cupboard has two adjustable shelves in the top, one adjustable shelf in the base, and a big drawer in between. We have included plans for building a router jig to cut the dadoes. The Country Cupboard is 78-3/4 inches high x 36-1/2 inches wide x 13-1/4 inches deep.
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  •  Country Hutch
    Knotty pine boards give this hutch an authentic "country" look. And simple design and joinery make it fairly easy to build. The only tricky part might be moving this large piece of furniture around your shop. So we designed it to be built in two separate pieces. This way you can built and finish it in your shop, and assemble it in your kitchen or family room, and not need a crew of movers to get the job done.
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  •  Cradle, Baby
    Cradles are often built by grandfathers for their grandchildren. But today, grandpa often lives across the country, and shipping a cradle like this would be a challenge. So we have made this cradle as a knock-down project.
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  •  Craftsman Library Table (PDF)
    The Craftsman heritage in our Library Table plan is unmistakable - simple, practical, and built to last from generation to generation. We will show you how to build this beautiful piece of furniture with plenty of tips and shop techniques along the way. Download these 12 pages of step-by-step instructions.
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  •  Craftsman Morris Chair & Ottoman Woodworking Plan
    Craftsman-style at its best! Our Morris Chair woodworking plan features the same distinctive features found in chairs from the early 1900s-solid oak panels, mortise and tenon joinery, and decorative corbels. We will show you step by step how to make the angled tenons and the unique bend in the arm pieces. Plus-our shop secrets to making perfect mortises and a how-to guide for installing seat webbing and cushions.
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  •  Crib, Heirloom
    Here is your chance to do something truly special for your newborn child or grand child -- build a crib that will become a family heirloom.
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  •  Curio Cabinet, Craftsman
    This Craftsman Curio Cabinet puts your collectibles and your craftsmanship in the best possible light. The clean lines and quarter-sawn oak tell you it is a Craftsman-style cabinet. But the glass makes it special. To allow you to see what is inside, this cabinet has beveled glass panels in the doors and on each end. Even the shelves are made of glass so you can see from top to bottom.
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  •  Custom Wainscotting
    Bring the classic look of frame-and-panel wainscoting to any room in your house using simple shop-made moldings and custom fit plywood panels. While making and installing custom wainscoting may look complicated, all the moldings are made in your shop using a table saw, router table and four common router bits. This gives you control over how the finished product looks. But the real advantage is flexibility. Yyou will discover how to vary the width of the plywood panels to adapt to any length of wall.
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  •  Deck Makeover (PDF)
    The first step in our deck makeover was tearing off the old railing and cleaning out some of the shrubs around the perimeter. For the new railing we used cedar. The new design has a more open feeling than the old deck, with lots of small touches, like stopped coves on the posts, built-in lighting, and a new set of stairs. This woodworking plan appeared in Workbench magazine No. 264. Download this 9 pages of step-by-step instructions.
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  •  Deck, Rustic Retreat (PDF)
    Build the deck of your dreams! This two-level deck can be customized to fit a variety of yards or patios. We will take you step-by-step through laying foundation with concrete piers to adding a finishing touch with deck lighting.
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  •  Deck, Showcase
    There are decks, and then there are decks. Even a simple deck is going to take a lot of time and effort. So you want something really special to show for it. So in the Showcase Deck Project Plan you will learn how decks are built, and not just how to build our deck. We explain different techniques, show a range of hardware, and offer a ton of advice on how to design and build a deck that is right for you.
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  •  Desk Organizer
    This Desk Organizer looks good from any side (even the back), so you can put it on a desk, table, or countertop. Originally, we designed it to fit in our Roll Top Desk. But it looked so good that we got to thinking, "Why hide it?" There is always a need to organize letters, bills, junk mail, etc., even if you don not have a roll-top. The overall size is 40" wide x 9-1/2" deep x 10" high.
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  •  Desk, 5 Drawer (PDF)
    Small size and elegant look makes this desk the perfect addition to just about any room in your home. Modular-style construction allows each section to be built separately in the shop, and then fastened together when you later assemble the complete desk. This desk plan offers plenty of challenges that will improve your woodworking skills, but you will find that it is all very manageable and easy to complete.
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  •  Desk, Computer - BONUS OFFER (PDF)
    If you have just bought a computer, you probably know that a writing desk is too small to hold the complete system. Even if you find a table deep enough for the monitor, the make-shift workstation will likely take up more room than you planned. Click the link to find out more PLUS - Extension Wing.
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  •  Desk, Computer Extension - FREE OFFER
    This plan is offered FREE with the purchase of the Computer Desk Plan. The corner unit of the computer desk is designed so that it can be used alone. But for more space, you might want to build one or two extension wings to fit on the ends of the corner unit, see photo. CONSTRUCTION: Each Extension of the Corner Computer Desk is 32 inches wide by 24 inches deep by 30 inches high. Click the link for complete details.
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  •  Desk, Roll-Top
    Roll-top desks are wonderful pieces of furniture. But typically, they have one serious drawback -- they are TOO big. This graceful Roll-Top Desk, on the other hand, will actually fit in any room in your home without dominating the room. It has a traditional tambour door. And inside is a desk organizer with pigeon holes.
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  •  Desk/Cabinet, Hideaway Computer (PDF)
    This is a downloadable PDF document right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. Build a home office hideaway with this attractive computer cabinet woodworking plan from Woodsmith Magazine. Unique two-piece design features an upper section cabinet (holds up to a 21 inch monitor) and a lower section desk and keyboard tray. Simple plywood construction eliminates the need for gluing up large panels. Plus, we have included a plan for an adjustable dado jig that makes cutting the joinery a snap! Overall dimensions measure 38 1/2 inches W x 23 3/8 inches D x 55 1/4 inches H. wide by 30 inches inches deep. This woodworking plan originally appears in Woodsmith Issue #148
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  •  Display/Gun Cabinet
    This Display Cabinet can be built to display your favorite collectibles and books, or as a Gun Cabinet. Plans for both versions are contained in this electronic plan. The overall size of the cabinet is 42-1/4 inches wide x 16 inches deep x 77-7/8 inches high. It is built in two sections that are attached with threaded inserts.
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  •  Door, All-Season Storm
    Here is an attractive wood storm door that you can build yourself with a few basic woodworking tools. We will show you step by step how to build the frame and install the glass panels. No tricky woodworking here-simple half-laps and mortise & tenon joinery.
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  •  Door, Handcrafted Screen
    A beautiful, wooden door makes a warm, inviting entrance to any home. And it is not as difficult to build as you might think. It also doesn not take all that much wood. The Handcrafted Door is 80 inches high x 32 inches wide x 1-1/8 inches thick.
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  •  Dovetail Jig
    Now you can cut perfect half-blind dovetails for drawer and box construction using the Woodsmith dovetail jig. Our jig uses wooden cams to hold your workpiece steady so you can apply more pressure against the workpieces. This keeps them from slipping while you are routing the dovetails with a hand-held router. And makes for a tight-fitting joint. The dovetail jig accepts stock from 1/2 inches thick to 1-1/16 inches thick and up to 11-3/4 inches wide. The jig is 22 inches wide and 6 inches deep.
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  •  Dresser, Cherry Six-Drawer (PDF)
    This is a downloadable 1.2 MB PDF file, 11 page document. Download one of these woodworking projects and plans right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. Don not let the size intimidate you this large dresser is surprisingly easy to build. Unique design uses side panels and legs to form an outer frame. An inner plywood case for the drawers easily slips into the frame when you are ready to assemble the project. Tapered legs, half-blind dovetailed drawers, and a solid-wood panel top make this woodworking project a family heirloom! This woodworking plan was featured in Workbench No. 281.
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  •  Dresser, Four Drawer
    This four-drawer cherry dresser is built with frame and panel construction on the sides, and a solid-wood top. The drawers use dovetail joinery, and the fronts are beveled to give the appearance of raised panels. The overall dimensions are 41-7/8 inches wide x 21-1/8 inches deep x 31 inches high.
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  •  Dresser, Nine Drawer (PDF)
    This is a downloadable PDF document right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. Simple lines and smooth flat surfaces reflect both Shaker and craftsman style in bedroom furniture. Not only is the look clean and uncluttered, but the plywood construction makes building this project simple and trouble free. The base is standard mortise and tenon joinery. The nine drawers go together quickly with an easy-locking rabbet joint. All basic joinery, but solid and designed to last. Overall dimensions: 51-1/4 inches W x 21-3/4 inches D x 34-3/4 inches H. More details at the link above. This plan originally appears in Woodsmith Issue #148.
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  •  Drill Bit Cabinet
    This Drill Bit Cabinet was designed with one thing in mind: lots of storage in a compact space. So despite its small size, this cabinet will provide all the storage space you need for your various drill bits and accessories. The overall size of the Drill Bit Cabinet is 10 inches wide x 7 inches deep x 23-5/8 inches high.
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  •  Drill Press Storage Cart
    Now you can take advantage of the unused space below your drill press with this Drill Press Storage Cart. And the built-in supports on the sides of the cart make drilling long workpieces easier and safer. This cart is design to be used with a "floor model" drill press. The overall size of the Drill Press Storage Cart is 28 inches wide x 20 inches deep x 34 inches high.
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  •  Drill Press Table and Fence
    Upgrade your drill press with this Drill Press Table and Fence. The small metal table that came with your drill press was obviously not designed for woodworking. It is too small, hard to clamp onto, and it does not work well with a fence. So to make your drill press woodworker-friendly, we created this Drill Press Table and Fence. The overall size of the Drill Press Table and Fence is 30 inches long x 12 inches deep x 4 inches high.
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  •  Drill Press Tool Stand (PDF)
    Most drill presses come with a table that’s not very practical for woodworking. They’re too small, and usually don not provide enough options for attaching a fence. Building your own table is the best solution. Our drill press table plan provides a large, flat work surface for drilling, a fence that’s easy to adjust, and plenty of attachment options. Plan also features a pull-out storage tray and dust collector attachment. This woodworking plan appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 57.
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  •  Edge Sander (PDF)
    If you have ever seen an edge sander shake like an old washing machine...you will understand why we wanted to design our own. It seemed a little crazy at first, but after we finished the project and flipped the switch, we realized that this big, green machine was an impressive tool. Download this 17 pages of step-by-step instructions.
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  •  End Table, Craftsman
    Here is another in our popular series of Craftsman-style furniture projects. This end table is designed to match our Craftsman Coffee Table and Sofa Table. It has the traditional good looks of mission-style furniture, and it features a secret compartment. The Craftsman End Table is 16 1/2 inches wide by 27 inches deep by 24 inches high.
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  •  Entertainment Center
    The Entertainment Center has three sections. The TV and storage compartments are on the left. On the right side is a stereo compartment behind a glass door. A wiring chase hidden behind the shelves of the stereo compartment to hide all the dangling cables. Building the Entertainment Center is straightforward. All the panels are plywood. And there are no fancy joints to cut - tongue and groove joinery is used throughout.
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  •  Eyebrow Pergola (PDF)
    Patio doors can look great from inside the house, but outside they often look bland and unfinished. This unique pergola design solves the problem by adding a decorative flair just above the doorway. Download these 9 pages of step-by-step instructions.
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  •  Finishing Station, Small Shop (PDF)
    Is your shop too small to set up a finishing station? We have a solution for you. Our step-by-step plan includes instructions for building a curtain-style spray booth that works in just about any size basement or garage shop. Plus-we’ll show you how to build a revolving finishing station for getting professional-style finishes. As an added bonus, we’re also including plans for building a space-saving clamp storage system. Included with this plan: Build a spray booth designed especially for a small shop. Build a revolving finish station that folds up for easy storage. Bonus Plan: Space-saving clamp storage.
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  •  Fireplace Mantel
    I bet you will be surprised at how easy it can be to build a fireplace mantel. A traditional mantel like ours is really just two simple frame-and- panel, box-like columns with a "bridge" in between. These pieces are attached to the wall with mounting blocks and nailers. It is a straightforward project that requires only a table saw and some hand tools. We also included two design options -- a simpler mantel and a much more elaborate one -- using the same techniques.
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  •  Fish Net
    If you can not be in the shop, I will bet there is only one place ou would rather be -- fishing! Now here is a project that combines your two favorite things in the world. This Fishing Net is made using bent lamination -- thin wood strips are bent and glued together around a form. That is how we were able to create the beautiful design in the photo using maple and walnut. The Fishing Net is 28 inches long and 10 inches wide.
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  •  Flat Screen Media Center (PDF)
    The unique modular design of this media center gives you just about any configuration you might need for home entertainment - now and in the future! It all starts with a center base cabinet that can handle a 42 inch television and house a cable/satellite box and other electronic gear. Glass doors allow the signal from your remote to pass through to the components behind. If you have limited space, the center base cabinet might be all you need. But if you have the room and are looking for a little more storage, adding the side cabinets and the connecting bridge is a breeze.
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  •  Floating Shelves
    Our hanging wall shelves plan shows you how to build a simple four-sided shelf that attaches to the wall with a sturdy metal bracket. Plan includes instructions for making splined miter joints - a super-strong joinery method that produces clean and sharp edges at the corners.
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  •  Fold-Down Work Center
    This wall-mounted work center takes up little space, but offers lots of storage and a fold-down bench with a large work surface. Best of all, the work center features simple, straightforward construction. So in almost no time, you can have a compact work center wherever you need one. Overall dimensions are 69-1/2 inches high x 58-1/2 inches wide x 15-3/4 inches deep (closed), 38 inches deep (open).
  •  Futon Sofa Bed, Craftsman Style (PDF)
    This is a downloadable 2.7 MB PDF file, 8 page document. Download one of these woodworking projects and plans right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. From sofa to bed in seconds! Unique hardware system lets you easily convert sofa into a roomy bed (see video to see how this works). Knock-down bolts and barrel nuts allow the sofa to easily come apart for moving or storage. Solid-wood construction with craftsman-style mortise and tenon joinery. This project appeared in Woodsmith Magazine No. 152.
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  •  Garage Door Makeover (PDF)
    Transform an ordinary-looking garage into a one-of-a-kind showpiece! We’ll show how to add these attractive windows to just about any standard garage door and all for about $150 (eight windows). Step-by-step plan includes instructions for making the windows yourself using durable PVC material. We’ll also show you how to properly install the windows for a strong, weather-tight fit. Includes bonus article working with PVC for trouble-free construction of windows. This project appeared in Workbench magazine No. 297.
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  •  Garage Organizers (PDF)
    Easy-access rolling cabinets are perfect for storing tools, garden supplies, and other bulky items. Tall, mobile organizers line up in your garage like giant filing cabinets. Simply pull out one of the units, grab what you need, and then roll it back in place. Unique plan design features tough, durable construction. We used a center divider and a hardwood face frame for added strength and longevity.
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  •  Garage Workcenter
    Wall-Mounted Workcenter! Unique design features two separate workstations that easily mount to your garage wall with metal brackets.
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  •  Garden Bench
    Here is a classic English-style Garden Bench. And despite the lack of padding, it is surprisingly comfortable to sit on. As you might expect, construction is primarily mortise and tenon (there is a terrific technique for creating the mortises for the back slats that makes the job fairly easy). Most of the tenons are pinned in the mortises. The seat slats are screwed to the frame and the screw holes plugged.The overall dimensions of the bench are 33-1/2 inches high x 23-1/2 inches deep x 59 inches long.
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  •  Garden Bench (PDF)
    Straight lines and gentle curves give this solid bench a style that will bring beauty and simplicity to any outdoor space. A few tapers, angles and straightforward joint in the legs make this an easy bench to build. And a rubbed oil finish protects the bench from the elements. The bench has just six main parts, four legs, a stretcher and a top, held together with dowels and screws. All the bevels are cut at the same angle so it’s easy to set up the right cuts. This project plan appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 176. Download this 6 pages of step-by-step instructions.
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  •  Garden Lattice Screen
    Ready-made materials and dimensional lumber found at your local home center make this outdoor project a snap to complete in a weekend. This versitile Garden Lattice Screen plan is ideal for making a privacy fence, a back drop for a flower garden, or a screen to hide trash cans. Each panel is about 6 ft high by 2 inch wide and can be disassembled for storage or relocating to another part of the yard.
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  •  Garden Seat (PDF)
    Attractive garden seat is right at home on a front porch, beside a flower bed, or in the backyard. To simplify the project, we designed the seat without the typical back and arms on most garden benches. However, we have included the option to build a more traditional look, with an arched back and arm rests (we will show you how). Either way, this economical seat fits any outdoor setting. This woodworking plan appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 116. Download this 12 pages of step-by-step instructions.
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  •  Garden Storage Bench
    Keep gardening gear out of sight! Stylish garden bench is both attractive and functional. Plan features through-mortise-and-tenon joints and tongue-and-groove planking-the perfect combination for long-lasting strength and durability. We will show you step by step how to make the unique tapered legs using a table saw and band saw. This woodworking project plan appeared in Workbench magazine August 2004.
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  •  Garden Walkway (PDF)
    Here is an inexpensive way to build a professional-looking walkway with supplies found at your local home center. We will show you step by step how to prepare the ground surface, build the gridwork, and position the concrete tiles for an incredibly smooth and durable walkway. The concrete squares are available in a variety of colors and patterns. This project appeared in Workbench magazine No. 266.
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  •  Garden Work Center
    This outdoor Garden Work Center was originally designed to accompany the Tool Storage Shed. But it could just as easily be mounted on any structure handy to your garden. The work center is divided into sections, and has a drop-front door. The door serves as a work surface when open, and keeps your gardening supplies safely stored inside when you close up the center at the end of the day. Note: Even though the work center was designed for gardening, it is adaptable to other uses. With a solid door instead of slats, for example, it could be used for storing automotive supplies in the garage. The Garden Work Center is 76-1/8 inches wide x 18-3/4 inches high x 9 inches deep.
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  •  Gate, Garden (PDF)
    This is a downloadable 418 KB PDF file, 6 page document. Download one of these woodworking projects and plans right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. Here is an easy way to create an attractive entrance to your yard or garden. Easy-to-build woodworking plan includes instructions for laying out, cutting, and assembling the rails and stiles- plus tips for installing the posts and hinges and how to make an optional copper leaf decoration.
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  •  Gazebo, Garden
    Modular design and a unique frame layout make it simple - well okay, as simple as a gazebo can be. What we have done here is not only design a great looking gazebo, but one using a remarkably simple layout frame and shop-built wall panels that will make building your gazebo as simple to build as we can make it. The Garden Gazebo is 11 feet, 2 inches wide at it widest point and 11 feet tall, not including the cupola and finial.
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  •  High-Tech Tool Box
    Most wooden tool boxes are too heavy to move around once they’re loaded up with tools. We solved the problem with this unique design that uses lightweight aluminum for the corner braces and 1/4 inch plywood for the case. To keep everything organized, we added removeable dividers, a sliding tray, and a pull-out bin. There’s even a small rack inside to provide quick access to often-used tools. And you can arrange these accessories any way you want to suit your needs.
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  •  Holiday Tree Centerpiece
    This Holiday Tree Centerpiece is as much fun to make as it is to look at. You can build it as a stationary tree, or as a revolving musical tree.
  •  Jewelry Cabinet, Build a Free-Standing
    Finely crafted details and a bookmatched veneer top make this chest a real gem. Stand-alone cabinet features dozens of velvet-lined compartments and a beveled mirror inside the lid. But more important than all the visual details is the amount of detail that goes into building the chest.
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  •  Jig, Adjustable Dado
    Perfect dadoes everytime! For cutting snug-fitting dadoes exactly where you want them, it is hard to beat this jig. It makes layout so easy, you will be cutting dadoes instead of fussing with measurements.
  •  Jig, Bandsaw Circle Cutting
    You can take all the guesswork out of cutting circles on your band saw with this circle-cutting jig. The Band Saw Circle-Cutting Jig is ideal for cutting circles anywhere from 2 inches to 48 inches in diameter.
  •  Jig, Box Joint
    This shop-made Box Joint Jig lets you dial in perfect-fitting box joints on your table saw or router table. And the unique micro-adjustment system and locking feature make it easy and accurate. Unlike most box joint jigs that require an almost endless amount of tweaking, this jig can be set up in a matter of minutes.
  •  Jig, Box Joint - Multiple Fence System
    Unique jig system, improves accuracy and speed when cutting box joints. Quick, interchangeable fences each built for a specific size pin eliminate the need to readjust jig for different box joint sizes. Heavy-duty carriage delivers dead-on accuracy as it rides in both miter gauge slots of your table saw. Plan also includes step-by-step instructions for cutting box joints using this jig.
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  •  Jig, Hinge Mortising (PDF)
    Used with your trim router, our hinge mortising jig woodworking plan provides an ideal solution for creating quick, clean, and accurate hinge mortises-first time and every time.
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  •  Jig, Miter Gauge Fence
    Add accuracy and consistency to your crosscutting, using this auxiliary miter gauge fence. An auxiliary fence provides more support for the workpiece than the miter gauge itself. But what you will like best about this auxiliary fence is that it includes a movable, built-in stop block, so you can cut several pieces to the exact same length. A measuring tape attached to the back ...
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  •  Jig, Sliding Crosscut Box
    Face it! The miter gauge that came with your table saw was never intended to be used for cutting wide panels. That is why we designed and built this Sliding Crosscut Box. The workpiece rests on a large platform that slides across your saw table. So it is easy to cut boards up to 24" wide safely and accurately. Then we added a couple more features that make the crosscut box so handy you will use it for all your crosscutting jobs. First,...
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  •  Jig, Tenon
    This may look like a standard shop-built tenoning jig, but there are some really important differences. First of all, this jig lets you cut three standard tenons -- 1/4 inches, 3/8 inches, and 1/2 inches -- without having to fiddle with a lot of different adjustments. These settings are pre-set, which makes it easy to repeat the settings without any tedious trial and error. Of course, you can also cut tenons of any thickness, in addition to the pre-sets. Second,...
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  •  Jigs, 5 Circular Saw
    Don not sell your circular saw short. Using these five jigs will give you precision results you wouldn not expect with a circular saw.
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  •  Jigs, 7 MUST HAVE Shop (PDF)
    In our 7 Must-Have Shop Jigs article, we will show you step-by-step how to build each jig, and then share our secrets for making them transform your everyday power tools into real performers - making your woodworking faster, easier, safer, and more accurate. And as a result, you will get more satisfaction out of your woodworking.
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  •  Jigs, Five Router (PDF)
    Unlock the hidden potential of your router! Five easy-to-build shop jigs that put your router to task cutting large circles, creating perfect dadoes and mortises, and trimming an edge flush with plywood. Most can be built from scrap materials you already have in your shop.
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  •  Kitchen Face Lift, Low Cost (PDF)
    At first glance this remodeled kitchen has the look and feel of all new cabinets and drawers. But do not be fooled. We simply transformed the existing cabinets and saved thousands of dollars in remodeling costs. How? Click the link for more information.
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  •  Kitchen Island
    Craftsman-style details make this otherwise ordinary kitchen island into a beautiful piece of furniture. Step-by-step plans feature frame and panel construction with mortise and tenon joinery. Attractive dovetailed drawers add the final touch of quality.
  •  Kitchen Pantry Cupboard (PDF)
    Remove two upper cabinets in your exisiting layout and install this pantry in their place. The result is a huge increase in the kitchen storage.
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  •  Kitchen Work Center
    Dinner is not the only beefy thing in the kitchen these days - check out our new kitchen work center. Whether you are going to be chopping vegetables, rolling out a pie crust, or tenderizing meat, you can really put some muscle into it. This work center is not going to budge. It has four solid legs and traditional joinery. Nothing fancy, just thick mortise and tenon joints that create a stout base that is not going to rack or move.
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  •  Lamp, Craftsman Adjustable Floor
    Put light exactly where you need it! Craftsman-style floor lamp plan features an adjustable top section that you can raise or lower as needed. Unique plan design uses simple, straightforward joinery most of which consists of simply screwing one board to another. You’ll need to cut a rabbet for the shaft and some half laps for the base, but we’ll show you the techniques for doing that.
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  •  Lathe Stand
    Benchtop lathes are terrific tools, but they often suffer one big problem - vibration. And the problem usually is not the lathe -- it is the stand. The stand just doesn not have enough mass to damp the vibration of the spinning workpiece. So we designed this lathe stand to help your lathe run vibration-free. What we have done is to build two layers of 3/4 inches particleboard into the legs and top. Then, to add even more weight, a hollow beam runs between ...
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  •  Lighted Display Cabinet (PDF)
    The perfect accent piece for any room! Beveled glass doors and shelf allow you to display your collectibles to full advantage. And the small scale means it will fit in almost any space. We used pocket hole joinery to make this project quick and easy to build. And the expensive-looking wood is simply poplar stained with a blend of gel stains. All these elements combine to give you a great looking project that’s both easy to build and relatively inexpensive.
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  •  Lingerie Dresser
    This seven-drawer lingerie dresser is built with frame and panel construction on the sides, and a solid-wood top. The drawers use dovetail joinery, and the fronts are beveled to give the appearance of raised panels. The lingerie dresser seems to fit comfortably in almost any setting. And it complements other Woodsmith projects, including the Night Stand and the Four-Drawer Cherry Dresser. The overall dimensions are 21-1/2 inches wide x 16-1/4 inches deep x 50 inches high.
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  •  Mirror, Arched
    I like a mirror in the front hall. Not only does it give you a chance to check your appearance one last time as you go out the door, but a mirror will also make a small front hall look bigger and brighter. This mirror does triple duty because it also serves as a convenient place to hang up your hat and coat.
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  •  Mirror, Arched Rail and Stile (PDF)
    Easy-to-build project can be completed in one weekend with only a few basic woodworking tools. Plan features simple rail and stile frame construction with a decorative cap across top. You’ll need to buy an 1/8 inches-thick mirror and have your local glass shop cut it to size. We used the hardboard backer (cut to fit the frame) as a pattern for the glass. A cardboard pattern will also work. This project appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 148.
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  •  Miter Saw Station
    To support long workpieces, we have designed a pair of extension wings that attach to the ends of the station case. For portability, these wings tuck away inside the case. And when stored in the case, the wings provide built-in handles to make it easy to lift and move the miter saw, station and all.
  •  Miter Saw Workcenter (PDF)
    The perfect companion for your sliding compound miter saw! Laminate tops provide smooth surfaces to work on and easy cleanup once the project is complete. Two shelves add efficiency to the cabinet storage capacity, and if you need even more storage, there is a matching wall cabinet. Unique fence can handle the smallest cuts, yet extend out to 8 ft...or come off if you need more room to work. This woodworking plan appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 82.
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  •  Mobile Planer Station
    Thickness planers used to be considered a professional tool, found only in commercial workshops. That was before the invention of the portable planer. Now, just about every shop has room to accommodate a planer, which makes it possible to buy cheaper, rough-sawn lumber and plane it yourself. The only problem is that some portable planers are not very portable. Even with the built-in handle on some models, 65 lbs. is an awful lot to carry around. Our Mobile Planer Station solves this dilemma by mounting the planer to a truly portable two-wheeled frame. And the extra support on the outfeed side makes planing long boards safer and easier.
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  •  Mortising Machine (PDF)
    If you only have a few mortises to cut, you can always drill overlapping holes and remove the ridges with a chisel. But for projects that need a lot more mortises than that, the chisel method quickly becomes unmanageable. That’s why we designed this versatile mortising tool that you can build yourself - at far below the cost of purchasing a conventional power mortiser. It uses a conventional hand-held router and a spiral (upcut) but to cut the mortises. It’s quick and accurate, making perfect fitting mortises every time. This woodworking plan appeared in Shopnotes magazine No. 47.
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  •  Night Stand
    A classically styled cabinet with classic joinery: dovetailed drawers, frame and panel sides, and raised panel drawer fronts. This Night Stand is designed to compliment other Woodsmith projects, including the Four Drawer Dresser and the Lingerie Dresser. The Night Stand is built with a combination of cherry hardwood and cherry plywood. The side panels are plywood. The overall dimensions are 20" wide x 22-1/2" high x 16" deep.
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  •  One Wall Workshop (PDF)
    The problem with most shops is that they quickly get over run with clutter. Our workshop plan solves this problem with a smart arrangement of cabinets, countertops, and storage bins all designed to fit against one wall in your garage or basement. We used standard garage shop cabinets that you can purchase online or pick up from a local dealer. Or if you prefer, build them yourself (we will show you how). This plan appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 92.
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  •  Outdoor Kitchen
    Outdoor cooking, storage, and countertop space all in one great-looking project. We’ll show you step-by-step how to build the outer cabinet, mount the stainless steel grill, and install a granite-tile countertop.
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  •  Panel Cutting Lumber Cart (PDF)
    Lumber cart and panel cutter in one! Space-saving cart is divided into three storage areas for plywood sheets, lumber cutoffs, and tools. But there is more to this cart than just storage. It is also an easy-to-use cutting system that makes breaking down plywood panels with a circular saw a much easier task. You will start with three sheets of ordinary birch plywood, and use basic butt joints to bring the project together. Glue and screw joinery means no clamps to wrestle with. This project plan appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 99.
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  •  Panel Saw Tool Stand
    Panel saws are impressive. However, the high price of a store-bought model might keep you from adding this versatile tool to your shop. Building your own may be the answer. In our plan design, we used sturdy, inch birch plywood to create a vertical A-frame bed. And for the support rails, we used strong Douglas fir for added strength. Panel saw conveniently folds up flat and rolls against the wall for easy storage. Plan includes an optional design for a router carriage. This woodworking plan appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 4.
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  •  Patio Bench (PDF)
    Compact and sturdy! Build these uniquely-shaped patio benches using just a few simple techniques from our shop and a jig you can build yourself with scrap wood from the shop. The top features slats and cleats secured within a wedge-shaped frame. The base is made with mortise and tenon joinery. This project was published in Woodsmith Magazine No. 142. Be sure to check out the matching Patio Table and Patio Tray-Table also available from this web site.
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  •  Patio Serving Cart
    Fold-out leaves, recessed storage area, and an adjustable shelf provide more than enough space for all the grilling gear and food you will need for a backyard barbecue. Dimensions in inches: 59.75 W x 24 D x 35.5 H.
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  •  Patio Set, 4 Piece
    Here is a great summer woodworking project that you can complete with materials from your local home center and a few simple power tools. Half laps and dadoes make the overall joinery in this woodworking plan a snap. Decorative touches, like the diamond-shape cutouts, add a refined look to the overall design. Includes plans to build Patio Bench, Side Table, Main Table and Optional Swing.
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  •  Patio Table (PDF)
    Beauty, strength, and craftsmanship come together in this unique patio table that even the most discerning woodworker can be proud of. The top features slats and cleats secured within an octagon-shaped frame, which you will later round off with a router and a trammel for cutting circles. We’ve included plans for building a quick trammel using scrap wood from your shop. The base is made with through mortise and tenon joinery and half laps. We cut the pieces especially thick to make the table as strong as possible. Everything is secured with polyurethane glue and wood screws. This project was published in Woodsmith Magazine No. 142.
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  •  Pedestal Desk
    Building this desk is a big project. But that is only because there are a lot of pieces. The actual woodworking is straightforward and not at all tricky. Since the desk is symetrical, many pieces are identical. The pedestals are identical, the panels are identical, even the drawers are the same. This means once you are set up to make a cut, the actual work is fairly easy and quick. This desk is typical of pedestal desks made in the early 1900 is...
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  •  Pegboard Wall Storage
    This extra storage is provided by two doors that have pegboard on both the front and the back. To provide easy access to tools on each side, the doors swing out in opposite directions. All told, there is almost 22 square feet of pegboard and wall space in the rack that takes up less than seven square feet on the wall. You should be able to pick up all the materials you need to build the Pegboard Storage rack at your...
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  •  Pergola, Sun-filtering
    The Pergola is surprisingly simple to build. You only need a portable circular saw, router, jig saw, a drill, and a few hand tools. A table saw makes ripping the narrow slats easier, but is not essential. We even show you step-by-step how to scribe and cut the posts against the house so that they are flush with lap siding.
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  •  Picnic Table, Trestle
    Imagine yourself sitting at this table sipping an ice tea and enjoying a gentle summer breeze. Or maybe you would rather have the gang over for a cook-out. This table will easily accommodate both activities, and look great doing it. The table is 34 inches wide, 72 inches long, and 30 inches high. Building it does not require a lot of woodworking experience. It is mostly cut, glue, and screw. You can build the table and benches in one weekend, and use them the next.
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  •  Plane, Dovetail Shoulder (PDF)
    Make an heirloom tool that will last generations and learn the secret to making double dovetails in metal! Plan design features solid brass sides dovetailed to a steel sole. Adjustable depth of cut fine-tunes joinery on your projects to micro increments. Step-by-step instructions include in-depth shop techniques for cuttiing and shaping metal, creating dovetails, and using the plane on tenons, rabbets, and dadoes. This project plan appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 88.
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  •  PlansNOW Woodworking Plans (PDFs)
    Copy our most popular woodworking plans and techniques articles to your computer now. Tables & Chairs, Cabinets, Bookcases, Heirlooms - Keepsakes, Bedroom, Office, Entertainment Centers, Home Improvement, Workbenches, Router Tables, Tool Stands, Shop Storage, Shop Jigs, Patio, Garden, Gazebos-Arbors, Playhouses - Sheds, How-to Joinery, Woodworking Basics, Tool Reviews, Tool Tune-ups.
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  •  Plant Stands, Oak
    This is a downloadable PDF document right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. Here is a perfect weekend project that features simple joinery and easy-to-alter dimensions for making a variety of stands at different heights. The splayed legs provide plenty of support for large potted plants, and a ceramic tile top keeps moisture away from the oak frame.
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  •  Planter Box, Patio
    With a few shop tools and some basic woodworking skills, you can build this durable planter in one weekend. Plan uses simple mortise & tenon and rabbet & dado joinery. Plan includes how-to techniques for cutting this type of joinery on your table saw. We’ve also included an optional plan for building a long-box version of the planter.
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  •  Planter Boxes
    These beautiful planter boxes are built with traditional mortise and tenon joinery and floating panel sides. You can build several variations of the design.
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  •  Planter, Redwood (PDF)
    This Redwood Planter pretty much has it all. It is good looking, easy to make, easy to modify the size to whatever you want. You can use it as a planter sitting on your deck or patio. Or you can use it as a window box - plans for making window box hanging brackets are included.
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  •  Plate Joinery Basics
    Whether you have had a plate joiner for a while, or you just got one, using a plate joiner can raise questions with even the most experienced woodworker. A plate joiner really is not like any other power tool. So, using cutaway drawings, we show you how a plate joiner works. And you will discover the right size biscuits to use in your stock. Yyou will also get complete, step-by-step instructions to...
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  •  Playhouse and Shed, Backyard (PDF)
    Replaceable wall panels, secured to the front of the building, are the key to changing the structure to fit your needs. Add screen panels to create a summer porch, or enclose the building with windows and doors to create a spacious storage shed. Click the link for more details.
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  •  Playhouse, Backyard (PDF)
    Want to see your kids faces light up like the fireworks on the Fourth of July? Just show them the picture of this Playhouse Masterpiece! It has everything for a summer afternoon is entertainment: a slide, swing, a private clubhouse (no girls/boys allowed, if desired), and even a small deck on which kids can relax between fun & games. Simple window grids prevent falls, but still let in plenty of air & sunlight. The Playhouse looks complex, but our design breaks it down into more manageable sections, taking you step-by-step through each phase of the project. Still, you can expect to spend about a month is worth of evenings and weekends building this project.
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  •  Poker Table
    Felt playing surface, built-in coasters, veneered trim, and a great-looking pedestal base! Although this project will challenge your woodworking skills, it goes together surprisingly easy. To streamline the job, you’ll have the option to use prefabricated legs and a pedestal base. The table does not need to be limited to poker games. Add an optional wood cover and it’s a great table for any use.
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  •  Porch Makeover
    You never get a second chance to make a first impression. The entrance to your house is the first thing visitors see. If your porch does not give visitors the impression you want, here is a solution.
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  •  Portable Dovetail Jig Workcenter
    A dovetail jig makes dovetails easy - but there are a few things about the tool that make it difficult to use. The workcenter we designed here solves the most common problems woodworkers have using dovetail jigs.
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  •  Portable Planer Stand
    Portable planers are not really all that portable. At about 60 pounds, I don not like to move mine around too often. But it is a lot easier moving it now that I built this roll-around portable planer stand. And wheels aren not the only benefits. This stand also features an adjustable outfeed extension table and an optional storage drawer.
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  •  Portable Router Table
    There is no doubt about it a router is absolutely necessary to modern woodworking. Trimming a workpiece, cutting a mortise, routing rabbets, dadoes and grooves, there is almost no end to what you can do with a good router. Mounted under a table, a router becomes even more valuable. Now, you can shape corners of long pieces, make repeated, stopped cuts, and have a safe, large working area. The only thing is, the average router table takes up a lot of floor space in a shop, and it really is not built for hauling to and from a job site. That is where our Portable Router Table comes in.
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  •  Portable Saw Station
    The table saw has become the centerpiece of the modern shop, and rightly so. It is so versatile, reliable, and ... large? Well, that is one of its drawbacks, is not it? If you are on a job site, and you need to make a delicate rip cut on a board, you either take your chances with a straightedge and circular saw, or you have to haul the board back to your shop to use the table saw. What if you could take a table saw with you?
  •  Portable Workbench
    Have you ever been on a job site or working outdoors and wished you had a solid bench on which to work? Have you ever used a handsaw to cut a board perched dangerously on your bent knee? This Portable Workbench is the answer. It quickly disassembles for easy transport to and from job sites, it is designed for solid stability, and you can even attach a vise. It is so versatile, it might be the only workbench you will ever need!
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  •  Potting Bench, Cottage Style
    This is a downloadable 1.2 MB PDF file, 9 page document. Download one of these woodworking projects and plans right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. With the charm of a country cottage, this potting bench woodworking plan is the perfect project for creating both an attractive and useful addition to your garden. Built to Last - We used a combination of cedar and composite decking material for superior weather resistance, which will keep your bench looking great from year to year.
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  •  Potting Garden Bench (PDF)
    Three plans in one! Build each project shown at left and get helpful gardening tips for re-potting plants, starting up a compost bin, and tips for using a cold frame. No complex joinery just solid boards and a handful or screws and you’re on your way to building these helpful accessories for your garden. These woodworking project plans appeared in Garden Gate magazine.
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  •  Quilt Rack, Craftsman (PDF)
    Through mortises on the table saw? We will show you how it is done in this Craftsman-style quilt rack plan from Woodsmith magazine. Mortise and tenon joinery provides strength and stability. Keys wedged into square holes at the ends of the stretchers add an interesting look. Lift-off top makes easy work of hanging hanging quilts on rails. Dimensions: 32 - 1/2 inches W x 11-1/2 inches D x 32-3/8 inches D. This woodworking plan appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 166.
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  •  Rack, Wine Cabinet (PDF)
    Versatile woodworking plan includes a variety of design options to fit your taste. The easy-to-build countertop unit (seen at this link) can be completed in one weekend with only a few basic shop tools. As your wine collection grows, simply build more units. Add the optional wine glass rack and cabinet base (shown at the link) and you’ll have a complete wine serving station!
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  •  Recycled Bathroom Vanity (PDF)
    Finding a unique look for your bathroom remodel can be a challenge - especially if you are looking for ideas at your local home improvement center. One way to avoid the mass-produced look of conventional bathroom cabinets is to transform an old dresser, sideboard, or table into a custom-made vanity. The conversion is fairly straightforward – just a few alterations to accommodate the sink and plumbing.
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  •  Recycling Center (PDF)
    Roll-around cart holds four recycle bins for keeping paper, glass, and plastics separated. Slide-out shelves for access to the bins.
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  •  Rocking Chair
    Chairs are typically among the most challenging woodworking projects to build. And this traditional oak rocking chair not only has a lot of mortise and tenon joinery, but being a rocking chair, it has a lot of curved parts. So we show you techniques that remove a lot of the tricky parts of building this chair and make it a lot easier to build. But you don not have to tell anyone. The secret is...
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  •  Rocking Horse
    Don not show this plan to anyone under the age of 10... unless you have got some shop time blocked out. But I am always amazed at the interest and opinions adults have concerning children is toys. I have wanted to make a rocking horse for a long time, but trying to come up with a rocking horse that all the adults liked was almost impossible.
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  •  Roll-Around Tool Cart
    One big box and lot of small boxes. That is all there is to this roll-around cart. Yet, it is a great way to store power tools and accessories. First, it has a number of shallow, pull-out trays where you decide how many to help organize your power tools and accessories. The tray height is adjustable, so you can...
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  •  Router Jointer (PDF)
    No room for a jointer? We will show you how to build a unique benchtop accessory that converts a common router and a flush trim bit to a powerful jointer tool. Creates perfect edges for smooth joinery on stock up to 1-1/2 inch thick. Plan design includes the same features you would find on a full-size jointer adjustable tables, built-in guard, and dust collection port all at a fraction of the size (and cost) of a commercial model. This woodworking plan appeared in Shopnotes magazine No. 80.
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  •  Router Station, Palm (PDF)
    A palm router packs a big punch for a small, portable tool. But sometimes it’s still easier (and safer) to bring the workpiece to the router. Here’s an easy-to-build shop accessory that will turn your palm router into a router table, mortiser, edge jointer, and more. It’s perfect for working with narrow moldings or small pieces. Unique fence system makes it easy to quickly set up your palm router for a series of cuts, like dadoes or grooves. This woodworking plan appeared in Shopnotes magazine No. 90.
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  •  Router Table on the Table Saw
    Save valuable space in your shop by adding a router table to your table saw! Unique woodworking plan shows you how to build a MDF router table that attaches permanently to the outside edge of your table saw. We have also included plans for an easy-to-build router fence that attaches to your table saw is rip fence-with replaceable inserts, dust collection capabilities, and even router bit storage.
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  •  Router Table Woodworking Plan, Go Anywhere
    Not every shop has room for a large, stationary router table. That is why we designed this unique router table that clamps to your bench. Once the job is done, simply fold the table up and it stores neatly out of the way. We have also included step-by-step instructions for building a unique fence that doubles as a handle for moving the router table around. The fence is easy to adjust and locks down tight for precision, accurate cuts every time. A pair of sliding faces let you change the size of the opening around the bit.
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  •  Router Table Woodworking Plan, Space-Saving Bench
    The compact size of this table makes it easy to tuck away and store just about anywhere. When it is time for some router work, simply mount the table to your workbench with a face vise or clamps. Quick-release toggle clamps allows you to install (or remove) the router in seconds. Aluminum tracks along the front and sides of the table make it easy to quickly and accurately position the fence or a featherboard.
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  •  Router Table, Modular
    You can not buy a router table this good. But you can build one. At first glance, it may look like an ordinary, floor-standing router table. But walk over to it, lift up the top section, and you have a portable router table that is ready to go on to the workbench or out to the job site.
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  •  Shaker Hall Table
    This cherry Hall Table is based on the timeless quality of Shaker design. Traditionally, Shaker tables have tapered legs -- sometimes turned round, sometimes square. This version has legs with a square taper cut on a table saw. The top is made by edge-gluing boards together to form a large blank. The drawers can be made with either a locking rabbit joint or dovetails. The overall size of the table is 42 in. wide x 14-1/2 in. deep x 29 in. high.
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  •  Shed, Garden
    This Garden Shed provides an attractive addition to any backyard landscape with plenty of room for a lawnmower, wheelbarrow, and garden tools. Yet it does not take up much space. Dimensions - It is 4 feet deep by 10 feet long - just the right size to set at the back of the yard or against the house or garage. What is in the Plan:12 pages of step-by-step instructions. Full-color photos and exploded views. Detailed tool setup illustrations. Materials list and cutting diagram. How to hang double doors - and save $$
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  •  Shed, Tool Storage
    Our 8 ft x 10 ft Tool Storage Shed has plenty of storage space, and we have added 42 square feet of additional loft storage space. The 5 ft wide door opening at the front and a window at the back let in lots of light.
  •  Shelf, Country
    There are six handy pegs for hanging coats and hats, as well as a built-in glove box to keep some of the messy stuff out of sight. Or you have the option to leave off the door, and use the open box as another shelf.
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  •  Shelf, Country (PDF)
    Here’s a beautiful country-style shelf that would look terrific in your front hall or by your back door. There are six handy pegs for hanging coats and hats, as well as a built-in glove box inches to keep some of the messy stuff out of sight. Or you have the option to leave off the door, and use the open box inches as another shelf. A very strong cleat inches hanging system insures that even the heaviest coats can not pull this shelf off the wall.
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  •  Shelf, Dovetailed
    By building this dovetailed shelf, you win two ways. First, you get to use and look at this beautiful contemporary shelf. And second, you get to try a really interesting band saw technique for cutting the dovetails. Of course, you can cut the dovetails by hand if you wish. The four sides of the shelf and the drawers are all joined with dovetails. The joinery provides a nice touch of decoration -- and it is a subtle way to show off your craftsmanship.
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  •  Shelf, Knock-Down
    This knock-down shelving unit is held together without using any permanent joinery or hardware to hold the shelves to the end frames. Yet it is very sturdy. The shelves rest on dowels in the end frames. This makes the whole unit easy to disassemble by just lifting shelves off the end dowels. The sturdiness comes from...
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  •  Shelf, Plate
    Perfect for the dining room and kitchen. This plate shelf features several types of architectural-style moldings that are mitered together. First, there is a layer of dentil molding. We include instructions for making it yourself. Just above the dentil molding, there is a layer of thick crown molding. This molding is not difficult to make either; it is built up in layers. So to create the profile, all you need are a couple of common router bits. Finally, the shelf is topped off with a galley rail. The Plate Shelf is 36 in. long by 6-1/4 in. deep by 4-3/4 in. high.
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  •  Shelves, Decorative
    These Decorative Shelves feature gentle curves on the brackets and arcs at the ends of the shelves. And they hang on the wall using a neat, invisible system. One of the nice things about this design is that it is just as easy to build three or more shelves as it is to build one. Each shelf requires about a board foot of lumber. And with a little planning, each can be cut from a single 3 ft.-long board.
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  •  Shelves, Wall
    There is not a drop of glue in this project. We used tongue and groove joinery to hold it all together. You can build these shelves in a weekend using a table saw and a router table. The key is that the project is assembled with dovetail tongue and groove joints. By using these, you can assemble and adjust the shelves by simply sliding the pieces together.
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  •  Shop Utility Cabinet
    Here is a terrific tool cabinet for workshop, garage, and garden shed that is big on storage and easy on your wallet.
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  •  Shop Utility Station
    This Shop Utility Station has more than meets the eye. It is a handy, wall-mounted shelf unit - a perfect place for using and storing benchtop power tools that you don not want on your workbench all the time.
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  •  Sliding Carriage Panel Saw (PDF)
    Nothing beats a panel saw for quickly breaking down sheets of plywood for a project. Problem is that a tool like this can cost $1000 or more to buy. We built our panel saw for less than $350. Plus, we didn not like how commercial panel saws require so much shop space to maneuver plywood in and out of the saw. Our design solves this problem by letting you make both horizontal and vertical cuts..without having to flip the plywood panel over. This woodworking plan appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 88. Download this 12 pages of step-by-step instructions. View the free video as well.
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  •  Sliding-Door Pegboard Cabinet (PDF)
    The problem with pegboard is that it does not hold very many tools for the amount of wall space it takes up. But this pegboard storage plan is different.
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  •  Steamer Trunk
    Our steamer trunk captures the golden age of travel when trunks were designed to fit under the bunk of a steamship cabin. Makes a great storage chest for clothing, blankets, and keepsakes. An optional inside tray keeps smaller items within easy reach. We will also give you some tips for lining the case with cedar to protect against moths.
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  •  Step Stool
    The Step Stool is made of solid oak, which gives it strength, and enough weight that it doesn not skitter across the kitchen floor when you step on it. But it is still light enough to easily carry around. The lower step slides in under the top step when not in use.
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  •  Storage Bins, Tool (PDF)
    Tired of wasting time rounding up your power tools? Keep them all in easy reach with our slide-out tool bins. The bins are enclosed in an outer case that can be tucked under a variety of different workbenches. Click the link to find out more.
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  •  Storage Bins, Wall Mounted
    Storage that moves that is the idea behind this storage system. Take a bin, hook it into strips mounted to a wall or carry it to your work site. It could not be easier. But how do those bins stay in place?
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  •  Storage Cabinets, Workshop
    This is a downloadable 1 MB PDF file, 12 page document. Download one of these woodworking projects and plans right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. Two cabinets in one! Top unit has doors bottom unit has drawers. Stack them up, set them side by side, or slip them under a workbench! Top unit is perfect for routers or other small power tools. Deep 19 inches drawers keep a variety of hand tools within easy reach. Full-extension slides provide easy access to the back of the drawers. We sized these storage units to fit underneath our Heavy-Duty Workbench, but it is easy to change the dimensions to suit a workbench you already have. We used oak and oak plywood to match the bench, but if you are building the stand-alone cabinet, you can use any type of wood you like. This project appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 66.
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  •  Storage Made Simple
    For about $100 and a weekend in the shop, you can build these popular melamine storage units for just about any room in the house. Build the in-closet organizer shown here, or if you prefer, mix and match the individual boxes to create a utility cabinet, office desk, bookcase, and more. Take a closer look by clicking the link for more information.
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  •  Sure-footed Sawhorses
    These Sure-footed Sawhorses give you the best of both worlds. Sawhorses just don not get much stronger, safer, and handier (note the shelf) than these Sure-footed Sawhorses. And they knock-down into four pieces--shelf, top plate, and two leg units -- for easy moving and storage.
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  •  Surefire Strategies for Setting up Shop (PDF)
    In this downloadable article from Workbench magazine, we will go over the pros and cons of three different locations commonly used for a shop with helpful tips for making the best use of the space available.
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  •  Table Saw Accessories 10 Best (PDF)
    This is a downloadable PDF document right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. A table saw is hard to beat for handling a variety of jobs on the same tool. But what really makes a table saw so versatile are the accessories woodworkers create to improve the saw is overall performance. In this Tools & Techniques series article, we will show you how to build ten of the most useful accessories you will find for a table saw.

    Includes easy-to-build plans for the following table saw accessories:
    ·1. Push Block
    ·2. Adjustable Miter Gauge Fence
    ·3. Outfeed Roller
    ·4. Zero-Clearance Blade Insert
    ·5. Slip-On Fence
    ·6. Straight-Line Rip Jig
    ·7. Adjustable Featherboard
    ·8. Cut-Off Sled
    ·9. Tenoning Jig
    ·10. Dedicated Miter Sled.
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  •  Table Saw Cabinet
    This cabinet is what I have always wanted for my table saw. It adds weight and stability, it rolls away for storage, it has a sawdust collection system in the cabinet, and it turns all that wasted space under the saw into much needed storage. This cabinet will comfortably support a Sears 10 in. table saw or a Delta Rockwell 10 in. Contractor is Saw.
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  •  Table Saw Jig (PDF)
    Cutting narrow or thin stock on a table saw is always a challenge in our shop. This clever jig now makes the job easy and safe. What makes this jig unique is the featherboard action. As you reach the end of the cut, the featherboard moves with the board - keeping downward pressure where you need it most (see video below). This woodworking plan appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 88. View the free video as well.
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  •  Table Saw Station, Knock Down
    No one wants to drag around saw horses to use a benchtop table saw. Here’s a solution that makes setup and storage a snap! This knock-down station is perfect for use in the shop, driveway, or even the back yard! Features an easy-to-carry handle and convenient storage below. For added strength, we used sturdy piano hinges on the collapsible panels.
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  •  Table Saw Workcenter (PDF)
    Convert a standard contractors saw into a professional cabinet table saw! Huge work surface makes crosscutting and ripping workpieces a breeze. Plus, we have included a plan for building an attached router table. Extras include drop-in insert, miter gauge slot, and an easy-to adjust fence. Simple, modular casework and inexpensive materials keep both the work and the cost of this project plan to a minimum. This woodworking plan appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 89.
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  •  Table, Cherry Bedside (PDF)
    Solid wood construction and elegant details make this bedside table a perfect addition to any bedroom. In fact, it is a perfect match for the Heirloom Bed which is also available here online. Click here to see more of what you will get when you buy this plan.
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  •  Table, Cherry Console
    Straight, clean lines add a contemporary look to this dining room classic. A perfect project for trying out a variety of woodworking techniques that are challenging but not too difficult. Includes basic frame and panel assembly with easy-to-build drawers and shelves. We have also included some tips and techniques for finishing cherry. This project appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 146.
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  •  Table, Coffee - Modern
    Traditionally, table legs are square posts connected by stretchers with mortise and tenon joinery. Solid construction. The base on this table is solid too -- it just doesn not involve square posts or cutting mortises and tenons. The overall size of the Coffee Table is 16 inches high x 23 inches deep x 47 inches long.
  •  Table, Coffee Craftsman
    Craftsman-style furniture is popular for many reasons: it is attractive, functional, and the clean lines go well with many other furniture styles. But it is also a terrific style of furniture to build. The mortise and tenon joinery in solid hardwood makes this table fun to build and provides lots of satisfaction. This is not a tricky project to build, and it requires no specialized tools beyond a table saw, drill press, and router.
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  •  Table, Complete Router
    Here is a router table that does it all -- dadoes, grooves, rabbets, decorative moldings -- and you can build it in your own shop. Our router table base is stable, sturdy, and easy to build.
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  •  Table, Country Harvest
    Building this project is a lot like taking a scenic road trip through the country. As you plot your course through the plan, you will likely take some interesting side excursions into a variety of unique and interesting woodworking techniques.
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  •  Table, Craftsman Sideboard
    We scaled down the size of a large, traditional-style sideboard to create a compact table that fits nicely in smaller homes. Plan features mortise and tenon joinery and solid wood construction throughout. We used white oak to capture the distinctive style of Craftsman furniture, and we’ll show you a simple technique to get the distinctive rays and flecks of quartersawn grain. Cherry would also be a nice choice. We’ve also included a table saw technique for cutting the twin tenons on the front rail.
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  •  Table, Craftsman Sofa
    Craftsman-style furniture is easily identified by its clean lines, sturdy construction, and its ability to blend with many other furniture styles. This sofa table is an excellent case in point. It would look terrific in your living room, family room, even in the front hall. Its straight lines and soft edges make it an inviting, functional addition to any room decor. The Sofa Table is 50 inches long by 28 inches high by 17 inches wide.
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  •  Table, Curved-Stretcher Accent
    Getting pieces of solid wood to bend like this may seem impossible or at least complicated. But don not worry. It turns out to be a simple process that does not require any special tools or materials. We’ll show you step by step how to make the hour-glass-shaped stretchers using a unique lamination technique from the Woodsmith shop.
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  •  Table, Dining
    Beneath this table top are two extension leaves. But they work a little differently than the extension leaves of most tables. Typically, a table like this is cut in half and each half is attached to some sort of runner hardware. To extend the table, you pull the two halves apart and the leaves drop in on top of the runners. So the leaves are stored right in the table itself.
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  •  Table, Drop Leaf Coffee
    If you have never built a drop-leaf table before, this is a great starter project to try your hand at drop-leaf hinges. And with a few dimension changes, you can easily build a sofa table to match. The pine legs can be purchased already turned, or if you wish, use our leg patterns (included) to turn the legs yourself. The coffee table is 36 inches long x 21 inches wide x 16 inches high with the leaves down. With the leaves up, the table is 36 inches wide. WHAT YOU GET are 12 pages of step-by-step instructions, Full-color photos and exploded views, Patterns for turning legs, Tips & Techniques on Drop leaf hinges and How to convert plan to a sofa table.
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  •  Table, End - Curved Leg (PDF)
    Create gracefully curved legs like a pro with a unique lamination technique that is easy to learn. Plan includes instructions for building a special wood bending form that you can use on a variety of different woodworking projects. We will also show you how to create a decorative inlay around the edge of the table top using colored epoxy. The epoxy inlay looks like wood, but is much easier to install than narrow wood inlay pieces. Our table top is from a rough 24 x 24 inch blank that we created by gluing up four individual cherry boards. We cut the circle using a shop-made router trammel (we included plans for the trammel, too.) This woodworking plan appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 168.
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  •  Table, Hall - Elegant
    This is a downloadable PDF document right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. At first glance you might think this table requires some pretty sophisticated woodworking. But do not be fooled. We used common joinery and only a couple of special techniques, which we will include in this plan. We will show you how to cut and shape table legs on a band saw a technique you can use on any woodworking project. We will also take you through the finer points of veneering with an easy 3-step technique for flawless gluing. Overall dimensions are 45 inches L x 15 inches W x 29 inches H.
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  •  Table, Queen Anne End
    Build a family heirloom. This graceful walnut table with cabriole legs and a dovetailed drawer is one project that will be in your family for generations. The primary challenge in building this table is making the cabriole legs. So we have included complete instructions, 5 pages, 36 step-by-step drawings, to carry you through the process.
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  •  Table, Sliding-Top (PDF)
    It is a table for two...or four! You cannot beat the convenience of an expanding table if you could just figure out what to do with the leaves! We solved the leaf problem in this unique design that uses two nested tabletops sandwiched together to save space when you are not entertaining. When guests arrive, simply pull the upper tabletop out, lower the legs and lock them in place. No unusual hardware or construction techniques for this project. We will show you how. This woodworking plan appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 171
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  •  Table, Tile Top - Craftsman Style
    This is a downloadable 1.4 MB PDF file, 8 page document. Download one of these woodworking projects and plans right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. Here is the perfect woodworking project for trying your hand at mortise and tenon joinery. Whether you cut the mortises by hand (like we did) or invest in a mortising machine, you will appreciate the solid results that come from this type of woodworking joinery. A unique ceramic tile top adds a decorative touch to the overall design. This project appeared in Woodsmith Magazine No.152.
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  •  Table, Tip and Turn
    Tip & turn tables were popular in the 1700s when drinking tea was the height of fashion. Just set a cup on the table and rotate it toward your guest. When teatime is over, tilt the top up and store against a wall.
  •  Tables, Heirloom
    Three classic table designs in one plan! All three table designs share the same easy-to-build base, but you pick the shape, style, and accessories you want. And if you’d rather not turn the legs yourself, simply buy them finished.
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  •  Tables, Nesting
    Big dovetails That’s what people will notice first on these nesting tables. In fact, there’s really not much more to this table plan than cutting the dovetails. Each table is made from three boards two sides and a top. The top table is tapered slightly, to allow the smaller tables to nest underneath. The wide, attractive dovetails are so big that we decided to use a band saw to cut them. We’ll show you step-by-step how we did it, with plenty of shop tips for using the band saw and how to trim everything up with a hand chisel.
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  •  Tablesaw Miter Sled (PDF)
    Make perfect miter joints! Unique table saw jig plan features two bars that ride in the miter slots on your table saw. Solid and smooth ride means consistent cuts every time. The fences also have a T-track that allows you to use a stop block. This guarantees that your workpieces will be exactly the same length. With all the miter sled’s features, solid construction, light weight, and precision fences and stops, you’ll be cutting perfect miter joints in no time. This project plan appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 85.
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  •  Tablesaw Outfeed Support Table (PDF)
    An outfeed support should be stable enough and large enough to catch a workpiece as it slides off the saw. This plan design fills the bill on both counts. The folding leg assembly and solid connection to the saw provide a strong base. And with the 18 by 36 inch top, you will have plenty of work surface for supporting large pieces. We used 3/4 inch plywood for the top because it is flat, inexpensive, and resists warping. And by adding laminate, we got the extra benefit of a low-friction surface.
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  •  Taper Jig
    Now here is a taper jig worth building. Not only is it an adjustable taper jig, but it is also perfect for making angled cuts on wide boards, and for straight-line ripping on your table saw.
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  •  Tealight Candle Holiday Centerpiece (PDF)
    Perfect for tealight candles! Attractive candle centerpiece adds just the right ambience to a holiday party. Plan design can be easily modified to arrange candles in different patterns. Download these 4 pages of step-by-step instructions.
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  •  Tilt Out Panel Cutting Guide
    At Last! An affordable Panel Cutting Guide. If you use only a few sheets of plywood every year, it is hard to justify the expense of commercial panel cutting guides. But our Tilt-Out Panel Cutting Guide is just as accurate, will cost you way less, and you can build it yourself in a weekend using standard 1x lumber (3/4 inches-thick softwood). You can get the hardware at any hardware store or home center.
  •  Tool Box, Carpenter’s
    Old-style carpenter’s tool box is the perfect size for toting around your favorite hand tools. Plan features sturdy box joint joinery throughout, and traditional-style hardware available at your local hardware store. Sliding tray has compartments for nails and fasteners. The underside of the lid is fitted with a holder for a hand saw. And a leather handle on top of the lid makes it easier to carry the toolbox from job to job.
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  •  Tool Cabinet, Classic Oak
    Keep your tools close at hand with this handsome oak shop cabinet designed by Woodsmith magazine. Deep 20 inches drawers on top hold a variety of woodworking tools in safe and dust-free compartments. Below, heavy-duty trays keep portable power tools and other accessories neatly stored. We’ll take you step by step through the entire project, with helpful shop tips & techniques for getting professional-style results.
  •  Tool Cabinet, Heirloom
    Classic design and straightforward joinery...this plan is a woodworker’s dream! Features lots of shelves and drawers for woodworking tools, supplies, and hardware. Heavy-duty stand keeps tools within easy reach. Despite the tool cabinet’s large size, you’ll find the project breaks down into three, easily managed sections case, stand, and a drawer box to go inside the case.
  •  Tool Cabinet, Rolling
    The convenience and utility of a rolling tool cabinet just can not be over looked. Roll it up to your bench when you are working there. Then roll it over to your assembly table or wherever else you are working in your shop. Your tools are always right at hand.
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  •  Tool Cabinet, Wall Hung
    Maximize your shop storage with this Wall-Hung Tool Cabinet and Drawers. The cabinet is designed to get the most wall-storage in the least space. So the cabinet has usable depth of 6 in. deep enough to hold a variety of hand and power tools. In addition, the amount of wall space is effectively doubled because the doors also serve as storage compartments. Both doors are 1-3/4 in. deep.
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  •  Tool Chest, Craftsman
    There is something special about keeping your woodworking hand tools in a finely-crafted wooden chest -- special tools deserve a special place. And the Craftsman Tool Chest is certainly special. It will organize and protect your hand tools in its four felt-lined drawers, neatly arranged in a solid oak case.
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  •  Tool Stand, Mini-Lathe
    Turn your mini-lathe into a full-fledged turning center! This stand is rock solid, easy to build, and provides storage for all your turning tools and accessories. And with the heavy-duty casters, you can easily move it anywhere in the shop.
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  •  Tool Storage Shelves
    Storing portable power tools is always a problem. They usually end up in a pile on a shelf somewhere. And the power cords unwind and weave together like spaghetti. To solve this problem, I built this tool storage system.
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  •  Tool Tote Boxes
    Storing hardware in the shop is always a challenge. And finding uneasy way to get that hard-ware right where you need it along with the hand tools to do the job is another. The solution to this problem is to build the totes you see here. Bonus Plan - Tool Box Tote: Here’s a handy carry-all for organizing tools. And it goes together without glue or fasteners. This tool tote reminds me of the interlocking cardboard or sheet metal toys I had as a kid the kind where you assembled them by inserting tab A into slot B. inches
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  •  Trellis with a twist (PDF)
    Cedar and copper are excellent choices for outdoor projects, they are attractive, inexpensive and weather-resistant, not to mention easy to work with. Our Trellis with a Twist project plan makes the best of both materials in this combination planter box and attached trellis. We will show you how to make a simple bending jig for the copper runners, and share some of our shop tips for assembly and finishing. Cutting diagrams are also included. Click the link to find out more.
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  •  Trellis, Garden
    This unique Garden Trellis combines copper and cedar into a classic design. And it provides a great place for a climbing plant. It is the cross bars that make it unique -- they are made from copper plumbing pipe. They will be shiny when you first build the trellis. But before long, the copper will age to a blue-green color that will add an interesting contrast to the oil-finished wood. It includes step-by-step instructions, 20 detailed drawings, along with a materials list and cutting diagram.
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  •  Trim Carpentry Secrets
    Home improvement jobs often involve trim carpentry projects, especially if you are hanging a door, installing a new window or door frame, or replacing some trim molding - jobs most of us don not do very often.
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  •  Ultimate Router Table (PDF)
    This design includes just about every wish-list item we could think of for a shop-built router table. Large, thick top - It’s big enough to handle most workpieces, and it’s equipped with a miter track for holding jigs and other accessories. T-track fence system - Includes a micro-adjust feature for precision cuts and also plays a key part in the builtin dust collection system. Storage - Below the table, the stout base adds ample storage. And there are casters that make it easy to move the router table around your shop. Inexpensive MDF - Saves you money in material costs. This woodworking plan appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 100
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  •  Under-Stair Storage Bins (PDF)
    Take advantage of wasted space under your basement stairs with these built-in storage units. The adjustable shelves can be arranged to fit whatever items you need packed away camping supplies, sports equipment, even scrap lumber from your woodworking shop.
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  •  Wall Cupboard
    What ever wood and finish you use, you will have a cupboard that is both attractive and functional. The four drawers provide lots of storage space for small items, and the two shelves with plate grooves are perfect for displaying special pieces of china or your plate collection. The overall size is 36-1/2 inches wide x 9 inches deep x 30-7/8 inches high.
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  •  Window Makeover (PDF)
    New window styles feature decorative trim and finishes that are often missing in homes built just ten to fifteen years ago. If you’ve considered replacing your current windows, here’s a solution from Workbench magazine that could save you hundreds of dollars in replacement costs. Step-by-step plan shows you how to transform ordinary windows into something extraordinary just by changing the outer casing of the window. Choose from three different window styles: contemporary, traditional, and craftsman. Plan includes color photos, exploded-views, and shop tips & techniques for trouble-free construction. This project appeared in Workbench magazine No. 296.
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  •  Window Seat, Paneled
    This is a downloadable 1.5 MB PDF file, 12 page document. Download one of these woodworking projects and plans right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. It all starts with a simple plywood box made with a few basic joinery techniques. Then add pre-made molding from your local home improvement center and you will have this woodworking project completed in only a couple of days. It is a flexible woodworking plan-you can build the window seat shown here, or with a few minor changes, build a bead board storage chest (see closer look). We have also included techniques for cutting rabbets and grooves and how-to tips for perfect mitered moldings. This project appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 153.
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  •  Workbench by Woodsmith (PDF)
    Sturdy is an understatement! We designed this workbench plan to pass the the most rigid standards you could apply to a bench...and then some. That is why we use it in the Woodsmith shop! The massive mortise and tenon frame forms an extremely rigid foundation. The laminated top is a woodworker’s dream large, very solid, and with plenty of clamping options, like a front vise and tail vise, both with opposing dog holes. This woodworking plan appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 173
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  •  Workbench Plan - Build a Big-Top Workbench (PDF)
    A big bench for big jobs! Spanning nearly 8 feet long and 3 feet wide, this workbench can handle any project you bring its way. The plan design follows traditional workbench construction, with solid-wood lumber and mortise and tenon joinery. We used MDF (medium- density fiberboard) to simplify the top construction and avoid having to glue up solid wood panels for the top. Two plans in one! How do you make a great bench plan even better? Add workbench storage! The Big-Top Workbench plan includes step-by-step instructions for building the drawers and cabinets you see here. We also added an optional pegboard storage panel to each end. This project appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 133. Download 11 pages of step-by-step instructions.
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  •  Workbench, Classic
    This is the bench. It is as simple as that. Most folks who see this bench for the first time have the same reaction usually reserved for a vintage automobile, perfectly preserved. You know what I mean - a low whistle and walking all around it at a respectful distance. The Classic Workbench is 36 inches high x 62 inches wide x 25-1/4 inches deep.
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  •  Workbench, Classic (PDF)
    More than just a centerpiece for your shop, this workbench is designed for serious business. Plan features heavy-duty slab top, bench dog holes, and a solid vise. Plus, a large cabinet supporting the bench. There’s also plenty of room to store tools. Workbench measures 36 inches high x 62 inches wide x 25-1/4 inches deep. We built the top out of laminated hard maple strips, and used solid cherry and cherry plywood for the cabinet. This workbench plan appeared Woodsmith No. 100.
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  •  Workbench, European-style
    When I say workbench, I bet the image at the right is the first thing that pops into your mind. Solid hardwood, a couple of beefy vises, a tool well at the back. It is the type of workbench you have always wanted -- a dream you share with all serious woodworkers.
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  •  Workbench, European-style Cabinet
    Traditional, European-style workbenches have a lot of open space under the benchtop. Many woodworkers simply add a shelf over the stretchers to create some storage space. But this Workbench Cabinet is designed to maximize the storage capacity of that space. And as an added benefit, when it is full of tools, the cabinet is weight adds strength and stability to the bench.
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  •  Workbench, Fold-Down
    This is a downloadable 3.4 MB PDF file, 15 page document. Download one of these woodworking projects and plans right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive.
    This workbench plan has it all - a space-saving fold-down top, tool rack, and plenty of storage in wall mounted tool cabinets above. What really makes this woodworking plan unique is the heavy-duty benchtop normally found on stand-alone benches only. We will show you step-by-step how to make this dead-flat, solid wood top using laminated hardwoods.
  •  Workbench, Handyman
    A good handyman is bench will have three attributes: a large work surface, lots of handy storage, and very sturdy construction. This bench is a winner on all three counts. The Handyman is Bench is 72" wide x 30" deep x 35-3/4" high (work surface).
  •  Workbench, Heavy Duty
    This is a downloadable 1.3 MB PDF file, 15 page document. Download one of these woodworking projects and plans right to your computer, no more waiting days for the mail to arrive. Unlimited clamping options make this plan the best workbench we have to offer. Quick-release Jorgensen vise at front and a unique twin-screw vise at the end provide all the stability you will ever need in the shop. Knock-down hardware makes it easy to tighten up the bench or disassemble the table for moving. This project appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 65.
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  •  Workbench, Knock-Down (PDF)
    Simple, yet the strong design makes this portable workstation a must-have accessory for any woodworker or DIY enthusiast. Unique plan lets you set the height at two different positions. Set it low for assembly or finishing. Go high for cutting plywood with your circular saw, or for use as another workbench or miter saw station. Add a few accessories (we’ll show you how) and you can set up a mobile shop just about anywhere. Includes instructions for using the knock-down workstation as a portable bench, a tool stand for your miter saw or planer, and an outfeed table for your table saw.
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  •  Workbench, Mechanics (PDF)
    Here’s the perfect workbench for really messy jobs like fixing a greasy bicycle chain, sharpening your garden tools, or mixing a can of paint. Easy to build simple 2x4’s for the legs and frame, and MDF for the sides, back, shelf, and top. You can build the basic bench in a weekend. Add another day or two for the drawers and the storage unit. We had our metal cover made at a local heating and air conditioning company. Using a special bending tool, they folded the edges of a large piece of sheet metal to fit over the MDF top. This gives you a very tough, durable and easy-to-clean work surface. The Mechanic’s Workbench is 68 inches wide x 33-3/4 inches deep x 26-3/4 inches high. This project was published in ShopNotes magazine No. 46.
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  •  Workbench, Plank Top
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    Designed to last a lifetime. Rugged construction stands up to heavy-duty hammering, sawing, and grinding. Woodworking plan is inexpensive to build-uses dimensional lumber found at your local home center. Includes tips for trouble-free assembly and a technique for cutting mortises on a table saw. This project appeared in ShopNotes magazine No. 75.
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    When space is limited. Despite its small size, this workbench is not meant for kids. In fact, the only thing small about this bench is the length of the benchtop. Otherwise, it is a heavy-duty workbench with a rock-solid frame, a thick, sturdy top, two vises, and an optional storage cabinet. So it is the perfect bench for doing serious woodworking, especially if your shop space is limited. It also makes a terrific carver is bench.
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  •  Workbench, Utility
    You need a workbench for a lot of messy jobs like changing the oil in your lawnmower, fixing a greasy bicycle chain or mixing a can of paint - not the sort of jobs you want to do on your woodworking bench. This Utility Workbench is the answer.
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  •  Workbench, Utility (PDF)
    Every shop or garage needs a durable work surface for making repairs or assembling projects. Our Utility Workbench is the perfect solution. Features plenty of storage and a convenient tool tray that keeps clutter off the work surface. Click the link to find out more.
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  •  Workbench, Weekend
    Construction lumber and a weekend is work can produce the most used tool in the shop -- a workbench. This one features a base made of 2 x 4 is, and a solid-core door for a top. The bottom shelf and the optional drawers add a lot of useful storage. It may take a weekend to build, but it will probably last a lifetime.
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