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.

Panel-Cutting Lumber Cart

Corral your lumber and plywood in this easy-to-build cart. As an added bonus it includes a clever plywood cutting system too. These days we use quite a bit of plywood for furniture and shop projects. But there are always odd-sized pieces left over and these cutoffs...

Paneled Blanket Chest

Featuring a great look and loads of storage this heirloom blanket chest is the perfect addition to any bedroom. Few projects represent the heirloom tradition better than a hand-crafted wood chest. It's a beautiful classic piece you can have forever. If you've been...

Paneled Window Seat

Just start with a simple plywood box and go from there. You won't believe the end result... Some basic materials and simple joinery add up to a great-looking window bench. You’ll probably have only one problem when you build the window seat pictured above — convincing...

Patio Planter Box

A couple of tools and some basic woodworking skills are all it takes to build this durable planter. This planter box will really show off the potted plants on your patio. It not only looks great but it’s sturdy enough to last a long time. It may look like a lot of...

Patio Serving Cart

This easy-to-build cart features fold-out leaves a recessed tray and customized inserts. Perfect for your next cookout! When cooking out there never seems to be enough space for all the “stuff” that goes along with grilling. You need a spot for all those cooking...

Patio Table & Benches

Here’s an outdoor project that’s built with the same care and craftsmanship as fine indoor furniture. Compared to other types of furniture outdoor projects are really put to the test. Exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun and to extremes in heat and humidity...

Pattern Cutting on the Table Saw

This simple jig is a huge helper. With a simple two-piece jig you can use your table saw to cut duplicates of large or odd-shaped parts. Chris shows you how. Article includes step photos a drawing and detailed instruction. What you get: Article includes step photos a...

Pegboard Lovers Cabinet

Imagine this … 9 long feet of cabinet space in which to hang your favorite tools! Imagine this … 9 long feet of cabinet space in which to hang your favorite tools! And if you like pegboard it's got that too so you'll definitely be in heaven! This entire cabinet uses...

Pegboard Storage System

Here's a tool rack that takes a different approach to using common pegboard. You can customize it to fit your needs and your tools. Unlike most pegboard tool storage this one includes drawer units shelves sandpaper storage and tool racks to maximize the efficient use...

Pegboard Tool Cabinet

Good looks and strong simple joinery combine to create a lot of practical storage for your tools. The adjustable cabinet shelves drawers and pegboard panel provide plenty of storage options. The cabinet starts with tongue and dado joinery for the case construction....

Precision Crosscut Sled
A woodworker using a precision crosscut sled on a table saw

Accurate and chip-free crosscuts plus a versatile fence make this a must-have for your table saw. The lightweight sled design makes cutting large workpieces on the table saw a snap. The rock-solid fence ensures square cuts every time — with easy-to-adjust controls to make setup quick and simple.

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