Free DIY squaring jig plans
If you make a lot of picture frames, cabinet doors and drawers, or decorative boxes, you know how important (and sometimes time consuming) it is to ensure every corner is dead-on square. A squaring ji... Read More
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DIY box joint jig plans
Box joints, also known as finger joints, are a popular option when joining two pieces of wood at right angles due to their strength, visual appear, and relative ease to make when you have the right to... Read More
DIY edging jig plans for table
The following plans are for building an edging jig for your table saw. As a woodworker, ensuring straight edges when gluing two boards edge to edge is crucial for achieving a strong, seamless joint an... Read More
DIY small parts taper jig plans
The following plans are for building a small parts jig for the table saw. If you do a fair amount of cutting of smaller parts at odd angles, especially if they are repetitive cuts, this small parts ta... Read More
Flip Top workbench plans DIY
Here are a set of plans for a flip top workbench that expand on our popular flip top tool cart plans. These flip top workbench plans add a work surface that doubles as an outfeed table from the planer... Read More
Top 5 Best-Selling Table Saws of 2024: In-Depth Reviews and Buyer’s Guide
In the dynamic world of woodworking, a reliable contractor table saw is indispensable for both professionals and hobbyists. As 2024 unfolds, several models have distinguished themselves in terms of sa... Read More
Pocket Hole Joinery 101: How to Build Strong, Seamless Joints
Pocket hole joinery is a game-changer for DIYers and woodworkers alike, offering a simple and effective way to create strong, seamless joints. Whether you’re building furniture, cabinetry, or home d... Read More
Pottery Barn inspired Caned King Headboard Free DIY Plans
This version of our caned king headboard plans are designed to be built with 4/4 boards, the kind you typically get from a lumber yard as 5/4 and then plane down to the final 1″ width yourself, ... Read More
Reclaimed wooden heart rose holder
Here is another one of our small projects and crafts – a wooden heart that holds an iron rose, made from reclaimed oak barn wood. The heart is almost 2″ thick, and about 4″ tall. The... Read More
How to choose the best wood for your project
Every woodworking project starts with one critical decision: selecting the right wood. The type of wood you choose can greatly impact the durability, aesthetics, and functionality of your finished pie... Read More
Top 8 beginner woodworking projects to build this year
Woodworking is a craft that anyone can learn, and it all starts with the right project. As a beginner, it’s important to choose projects that are simple enough to build your confidence but also rewa... Read More
Walnut, maple, and angelique charcuterie board
I made this charcuterie board, cutting board, serving trays from some scrap hardwood pieces I had laying around the shop. Starting from the center, the strips are: walnut, maple, walnut, maple, and an... Read More
Essential Woodworking Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe in Your Workshop
Woodworking is an incredibly rewarding hobby, but as any seasoned woodworker will tell you, safety should always come first. With power tools, sharp blades, and heavy materials involved, a workshop ca... Read More
DIY King Caned Headboard Plans – Pottery Barn inspired
This version of our caned headboard plans are designed to be built with solid 3” x 3” boards as the primary components. We do have a version designed to be built with 1” x 3” boards, and anoth... Read More
DIY Vintage Style Plant Stand Plans
These vintage style plant stand plans are a simple and basic design, with a few easy optional tweaks to give a more finished and refined look. You can easily skip the rounding of the top of the legs o... Read More
2×4 Truss Style Farmhouse Table Plans
These truss style farmhouse table plans are designed to be built almost entirely from standard 2×4 construction lumber. The only part of the plans that use other dimensions of lumber are the top ... Read More