Round Picnic Table plans
These round picnic table plans are based on our octagon picnic table plans, just with a rounded top and rounded seats. Creating a circular top and seats does add a bit of complexity to the build and r... 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.
The Basics of the Dowel Jig
If you’ve ever struggled to align two boards perfectly when building furniture, you’re not alone. Getting a clean, strong joint can be frustrating—especially without the right tools. That’s wh... Read More
DIY Modern Freestanding Shelves Plan
These modern freestanding shelves offer a very clean, simple design with a few touches that add elegance to the piece. The legs hold all of the woodworking complexity to the piece. From the rounded ov... Read More
Woodworking Tools Every Beginner Needs (and How to Use Them)
Starting your woodworking journey can feel overwhelming—there are so many tools, brands, and techniques to choose from. But here’s the truth: you don’t need an entire workshop filled with expens... Read More
Why Cedar Makes Great Outdoor Furniture (and What to Substitute on a Budget)
When it comes to building outdoor furniture, not all woods are created equal. Some warp at the first sign of rain, while others fade quickly under the summer sun. Cedar, however, has long been a favor... Read More
Quick Reference Miter Guide for multi-sided pieces
If you build a lot of tables or boxes, or really any project, that have varying numbers of sides, I’m certain you’ve repeatedly done the math to calculate the right miter angles for each o... Read More
Five Quick Jigs That Save You Hours on Your Next Build
Whether you’re tackling your first woodworking project or looking to speed up your shop workflow, reliable jigs can completely transform how fast and precisely you build. These five quick jigs a... Read More
Easy modern end table plans
These easy modern end table plans are a great project for the beginning DIYer. It only requires a few simple tools, all of the cuts are square, and all of the joinery is done via pocket hole screws or... Read More
Free DIY Strap Clamp Jig Plans
Any time you’re building a cabinet, a box, a frame, or anything that has four 90° corners there is always a need to ensure there is equal pressure and the structure remains perfectly square. I ... Read More
Air compressor cart storage
I finally found something that I wanted to store on at least one side of my air compressor cart – my 90° clamps! I added the adjustable rollers to the top shortly after I first built the cart, ... Read More
Modernized Adirondack Plans
These modernized Adirondack plans may be my absolute favorite outdoor chair design yet. They are the latest in our outdoor seating category, and I really love the vibe they bring. They have their root... Read More
DIY Spray Paint Can Rack Plans
For the last year or so, every few weeks I find a new use for some of the scrap wood I have laying around my garage workshop. Most of the wood goes towards small jigs and storage items. This week I fi... Read More
Easy Modern Adirondack Plans
These easy modern Adirondack plans are designed to be extremely easy to build, and affordable too. They are built using just a few 2x4s and a single 1×10 board. You also won’t need a lot of... Read More
DIY Serving Tray with 1/4″ bottom
These plans for a DIY serving tray are the fourth in our new series of free serving tray plans and they are adding some additional refinement to our plan for a serving tray with handles. Instead of us... Read More
DIY Serving Tray with Handles
These plans for a DIY serving tray with handle are the third in our new series of free serving tray plans. These plans build on the simple two board serving tray, adding integrated handles into the si... Read More
Two Board Serving Tray with Raised Handles
These plans for a two board serving tray with raised handles are the second in our new series of free serving tray plans. These plans build on the simple two board serving tray, and add integrated han... Read More