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.

Sharpening wood chisels

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Standard wood working bench and butt chisels are traditionally factory ground at an angle of 25°, and this works well fine for most wood work. However your chisel will cut better and the edge will la... Read More
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DIY Wood Bar Clamps

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What wood worker doesn’t need more clamps? Good parallel bar clamps can get expensive, but these DIY wood bar clamps were made with some leftover materials already in our garage shop and only to... Read More
48 inch Sliding Door Console plan

48 inch Sliding Door Console plans

Posted in Consoles
Here is another variation of our sliding door console plans, this time a 48″ two bay version. These sliding door console plans have definitely become quite popular, and we’d love to see wh... Read More
DIY Moon Sand

DIY Moon Sand (a.k.a. Cloud Dough)

Posted in Crafts
Here’s another great sensory play toy for kids (and adults too) – DIY moon sand. It’s a lot like playdough or kinetic sand, but a little smoother in texture. It holds it shape well w... Read More
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Kids Wind Chime Craft

Posted in Crafts
Looking for a fun crafting project to do with your kids?  How about a kids wind chime?  This is a great project for kids from about 4 years old through 8 or 9. Materials Needed: 6 – Craft / po... Read More