DIY Drill Press table
My Craftsman drill press is over 50 years old. I inherited it from my Dad, and he had always said it was the first tool he had bought after he and my Mom had gotten married. My Dad used to use it as p... Read More
Category: Free Project Plans & DIYs
Every project should start with a good plan. In our DIY & How-Tos section, we provide instructions , tips, and detailed project plans for many different levels of projects and crafts in hopes that we can make your next project go a little smoother and be more successful.
Mortising base router jig
This mortising base router jig is a great add-on for your plunge router. Like most of my favorite router jigs, it is made out of acrylic so that you can easily see your start and stop lines. It is ver... Read More
Double A-Base DIY sofa table plans
I call this design my “double A-base” DIY sofa table plans due to the leg assemblies looking like As instead of Xs (like in our double X entry table plans). I saw it in one of my friend... Read More
Drill Press Table DIY Plans
Having a drill press in your workshop is great, adding a custom built drill press table with a larger work surface, t-tracks for clamping, and some storage just expands the functionality exponentially... Read More
The Artistry of Dovetail Joinery: Beauty and Strength in Woodworking
Woodworking is a craft that blends practicality with artistic expression, and few techniques embody this synergy as beautifully as dovetail joinery. Throughout my years of woodworking, one thing that ... Read More
Setting the proper router bit speeds
When it comes to woodworking, the router is a versatile and indispensable tool for creating intricate designs, joinery, and decorative edges. To ensure the best results and avoid potential mishaps, un... Read More
Multi-purpose table saw fence sled
Every woodworker needs some jigs to go along with their tools. This jig is one of my favorites to go with my table saw. This multi-purpose table saw fence sled has many uses, and because I’ve incorp... Read More
Free DIY lightweight cornhole boards plans
If you’ve ever carried a pair of cornhole boards, you know that they are not the easiest thing to carry. A set of cornhole boards built from 3/4” plywood and 2x4s, like our standard cornhole board... Read More
DIY X-base dining table plans
Here are x-base dining table plans, guiding you to build a table similar in design to the ones at Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware. We’ve all seen these tables in their stores, and we ... Read More
DIY simple garden chair plans
The next set of plans we’re posting in our series of DIY outdoor chair plans are these simple garden chair plans. These plans are much more of your basic, classic outdoor chair with a little hint of... Read More
DIY outdoor chair plans
Looking for a set of plans for building your own outdoor chairs? These DIY outdoor chair plans are simple and easy to follow, guiding you along the way in building your own outdoor chair. T... Read More
DIY simple four board outdoor bench plans
Here are a set of free DIY outdoor bench plans that only use four boards, and require limited tools. This outdoor bench works well by the firepit, or by the garden. If pressure treated wood is used... Read More
Sliding door console for a mini-fridge
This version of our sliding door console plans is designed to be a console for a mini-fridge. It does not require any complicated cuts, and you can probably have your local big box store make the limi... Read More
Use handscrews to hold small pieces
If you do enough woodworking, sooner or later you are going to come across a small piece you have to hold steady in order to drill, or cut, or router. Holding these small pieces by hand can be tricky,... Read More
3 Bay Counter Height Sliding Door Console plans
Here is another variation of our sliding door console plans, this time a 48″ three bay version. The shopping list for these 48″ counter height sliding door console plans do require a bit l... Read More
Table saw push stick – DIY
Every few years, I find myself needing a new table saw push stick. The last one I’ve been using was actually given to me by my dad and was well overdue for a replacement. I had cleaned it up and... Read More