Plans & guides

Woodworking plans and guides

Practical, beginner-friendly guides for small shops and weekend builders.

Ten confidence-building first builds, plus how to tell a good plan from a bad one.

A strong, affordable workbench from basic 2x4s and plywood, with a beginner-friendly build order.

A classic garden bench you can build with basic tools, plus lumber and finish tips that make it last.

Turn a handheld router into a safer, more accurate shop tool with this simple benchtop table.

Foundations, sizes, permits and the build order for a first shed, before you buy a single board.

Where to find free furniture plans, and the five warning signs a plan will waste your lumber.

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