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... Read More
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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
Simple wood step stool
We recently built two of these wood step stools, following our own solid wood step stool plans. The great thing about making two of these at the same time is that the material cost is just incremental... Read More
Solid wood step stool plans
This solid wood step stool is a great project you can build in a day while practicing some simple wood working techniques. There are only a few simple pieces to cut, and it only requires a few boards ... Read More
DIY platform bed plans for a double/full mattress
The DIY platform bed plans are designed for a double mattress, which is sometimes also called a full mattress. We’ve designed them with a simple plywood headboard, and included two storage cubes... Read More
X-frame planter box plans
These x-frame planter box plans continue our spring-time planting series, helping you to get ready for warmer weather right around the corner. These DIY plans provide simple step-by-step instructions ... Read More
DIY planter box plans
With spring right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about all of those outdoor projects that are going to make your backyard into an oasis. One of those projects might be adding mor... Read More
Free DIY armless deck chair plans
These armless deck chair plans are another design favorite of mine. They are big, chunky, heavy, and almost guaranteed to last a long time with just a little maintenance. These armless deck chairs not... Read More
Plans for nesting sawhorses
These nesting sawhorses provide a slightly different twist on your typical shop sawhorse. They almost have a modern design to them. Although they don’t fold up to reduce storage space to the bar... Read More
Simple folding sawhorse
Continuing our series on sawhorse designs, here are some very simple folding sawhorse plans made from 2x4s and 1x4s with a 2×6 top. This folding sawhorse is strong, stable, and best of all it fol... Read More
Sliding door from 1x stock
These plans are by request, and illustrate how to build a sliding barn door for a sliding door console from 1x stock. The only complicated cuts are in making the x-brace itself, and that is only mildl... Read More
24″ high sliding door console
By request, here is a 24″ high version of our very popular 60″ Grandy sliding door console design. This sliding door console may be shorter in stature than some of our other consoles, but ... Read More
48 inch wide, 3 bay 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″ sliding door console plans do require a bit less material th... Read More