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.

Pine Double Lounge

Some people call them futons but we prefer the more comfy-sounding "double lounge". Some people call them futons but we prefer the more comfy-sounding "double lounge". Practical and pretty this project consists of two frames made from alternating bed slats and one...

Pinhole Camera

If you'd like to practice your woodworking skills and take a trip back to a simpler age this pinhole camera kit will provide both. When this project article was written it was done as a look back to a simpler time in photography. Since that date in 1999 we've seen an...

Pirate Chest

Masonry nails and two XXL leather belts impart the "arghh!" in this build. Masonry nails and two XXL leather belts impart the ‘arghh!’ in this build. This “pirate chest” is really just a simple box. What gives it appeal is the curved top which is constructed from 12...

Pizza Peel

With this attractive and handy item you may never want to eat pizza out of a box again. At first glance this pizza peel looks quite simple — just a flat glued-up paddle with an integral handle. But take a closer look and there are a few details to work out. For one...

Planer Cart

This easy-to-build cart turns a small benchtop planer into a compact workstation. Even though some thickness planers are marketed as “benchtop” or “portable” their size and weight make moving them around a hassle. This planer cart is a great way to get more from this...

Plank-Top Bench

Build this workbench in a weekend with materials you can find at the local home center and then use it for a lifetime. A workbench you can build in a weekend. That was our main goal when we designed this bench. But a bench that can be built in a weekend isn't much use...

Platform Bed

This bed combines the best of both worlds... an elegant modern design with basic traditional joinery using simple techniques. What you get: 14 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions. Over 40 full-color photos and illustrations. Options for building...

Portable Chisel Rack

Keep your tools right where you need them with this handy shop accessory. Keep your tools right where you need them with this handy shop accessory. With photos and construction drawings. What you get: Photos and construction drawings. Buy Now! Get Details [widget...

Portable Clipboard Storage Case

Finger joints add classic styling and strength to this hardworking take-along shop desk. When you're planning a project and putting together a materials list it’s nice to be able to keep all my drawings pencils and supplies in one place. The portable clipboard storage...

Portable Dovetail Jig Workcenter

Accuracy convenience and storage. You get it all with this simple workcenter for your dovetail jig. This handy workcenter is a great upgrade for any dovetail jig. For starters by raising everything to a comfortable height it’s easier to guide the router. Support bars...