Woodworking Plans

Find the best woodworking plans, essential tools, and high-quality hardware to bring your projects to life. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced woodworker, we offer carefully selected resources to help you build with confidence.

Curved Front Bookcase

The gently curving sides of this bookcase give it a sophisticated look. But you'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it goes together. As much as I enjoy a challenge I have to admit that every now and then it’s nice to build a simple straightforward project. And...

Curved Front Chest

Yes this is a chest to hold tools but it is so nice-looking we're sure you (or your significant other!) will have different plans for it! Yes this is a chest to hold tools but it is so nice-looking we're sure you (or your significant other!) will have different plans...

Curved Leg Nightstand

This project is made-to-order for woodworkers who want to practice biscuit assembly (the joinery at the legs and aprons is different from the joinery on a standard table). This project is made-to-order for woodworkers who want to practice biscuit assembly (the joinery...

Curved Tray Centerpiece

Whether it’s built as a gift project or for your own home this gently sweeping curved tray is sure to look great with any decor. Building small projects for decoration around the home can be quite satisfying. Consider this little weekend project idea: It’s perfect as...

Curved-Door Jewelry Chest

This project will test your woodworking skills and give you an opportunity to learn a few new techniques. There aren’t many gifts that will put a smile on the face of the recipient like a hand-made jewelry chest. And since it’s such a personal gift that will last a...

Curved-Front Hall Table

A curved apron and tapered legs with inlays really set this classic table apart from the crowd. This curved-front hall table brings out the curiosity in any craftsman. How are the curved aprons made? Is some kind of fancy jig used to get the inlays so tight? In fact...

Curved-Front Wall Cabinet

If making curved doors has you over a barrel try taking a look at the coopered door technique we used to build this unique wall cabinet. From a construction standpoint the gently-curved doors on this cabinet may seem a little intimidating at first glance. But don’t be...

Curved-Handle Serving Tray

Whether you use this tray to decorate your table or serve your guests it will surely bring style and grace to your home. Building a tray is a great way to practice new techniques in the shop. The joinery is often just as unique as the design. This tray has splayed...

Curved-Leg End Table

Create the gracefully curved legs for this table using an easy bent-lamination technique. There are a couple of things about this table that catch your eye right away - the sweeping curve of the legs and the decorative circular inlay in the round top. The legs are...

Curved-Lid Tool Chest

Classic box joints and a coopered lid combine to create a stylish home for your tools. Traditionally box joints are used to make boxes with straight sides and corners. So how do you make “curved” box joints like you see on the lid of this tool chest? It may seem...

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