Beginner Woodworking Projects

Jewelry Box Plans
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Even costume jewelry shines when it’s housed in an elegant, handcrafted jewelry box. That’s what makes this jewelry box project ideal for any collection. Made of maple for it’s beauty... Read Plans
Lawyer's Bookcase Plans
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As common in law offices today as they were 100 years ago, traditional lawyer’s bookcases are designed for storing expensive law books. Traditionally made of oak, the style is characterized... Read Plans
Storage Bins
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A true country classic, this build-it-yourself storage bin unit is a practical, convenient and attractive way to keep apples, potatoes, onions and other fruits and vegetables fresh and dry. The... Read Plans
Tiered Planter Box Plans
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This tiered planter is great for colorful perennials or trailing plants like strawberries. Made from redwood, cedar or pine, the project is simple and inexpensive to build with our tiered... Read Plans
Cedar Birdhouse Plans
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If you spend a lot of time in the yard or garden during the warm weather, then this do-it-yourself birdhouse will make a great summer project. Not only will the... Read Plans
Footbridge Plans
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Like a gazebo or an arbor trellis, a footbridge is one of those garden structures that helps transform a plain backyard into a charming and livable outdoor space. Now doit-yourselfers... Read Plans
Small Precious Box
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This box is great as a gift. It’s easy to make, using a dowel as a hinge pivot, so there’s no need to mortise for hinges and drill for screws–which... Read Plans
Building a Knife Block
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A knife block is a great gift project that you can easily build in less than a day. This compact knife block was designed to fit a limited counter space,... Read Plans
Dresser Tray
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Here’s a neat last minute gift idea. The construction is fairly simple. It’s one of those “how’d you do that” projects, and that makes it a particularly good gift since... Read Plans