Woodsmith Woodworking Plans

Woodsmith Plans has hundreds of the best DIY woodworking project plans from Woodsmith, ShopNotes and Workbench magazines... all for immediate download. You will find furniture plans for every room in your home, plans for workbenches and shop storage, shop-made tools, easy-to-build gifts.

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Bird Houses & Feeders

Octagonal Birdhouse

From the vertical siding to the pitched roof and detailed trim pieces, this eight-sided birdhouse has many of the features you’d expect to find on a real house.

Router Tables

Quick & Easy Router Table

This simple router table will get you started woodworking quickly, but later you can add a few options for even more capabilities!

Carts & Stands

Knock-Down Workbench

Turn a single sheet of plywood and a few pieces of hardware into a portable workbench that “knocks down” for compact storage.

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Workshop & Garage

Drill Press Accessory Cabinet

Is the storage for your drill press bits and accessories bursting at the seams? This wall cabinet will keep everything organized and close at hand.

Shop Projects

Setup Gauge

Combine a 6" ruler with a few pieces of wood and brass to create a sweet tool to simplify tool adjustments.

Shop Projects

All-In-One Workstation

Get the most out of your shop space by combining tools into a compact station. This workstation packs loads of storage and tools in a mobile bundle.

Shop Projects

Shop-Built Router Jointer

We'll show you how to build a unique benchtop accessory that converts a common router and a flush trim bit to a powerful jointer tool.

Shop Projects

Router Dado Jig

With this shop-made jig, you'll be routing dadoes and grooves that fit perfectly. Plus, it features a handy, built-in clamp that makes setup a snap.

Shop Projects

Precision Crosscut Sled

Accurate and chip-free crosscuts plus a versatile fence make this a must-have for your table saw.

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Shop Projects

Router Dado Jig

With this shop-made jig, you'll be routing dadoes and grooves that fit perfectly. Plus, it features a handy, built-in clamp that makes setup a snap.

Shop Projects

Router Mortising Jig

You’ll be making mortises in minutes with your hand-held router and this easy-to-build jig.

Shop Projects

Double-Duty Planer Sled

Salvage your warped boards with this no-fuss planer sled.

Drill Press Tables

Drill Press Table

Upgrade your drill press with this handy add-on that features up-front adjustment handles.

Shop Projects

Precision Crosscut Sled

Accurate and chip-free crosscuts plus a versatile fence make this a must-have for your table saw.

Carts & Stands

Shop Vacuum

A low-cost cyclone kit and this simple cart turn a shop vacuum into a top-notch dust collector that can go anywhere in the shop.

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Tips & Techniques

Locking Rabbet Joints

Looking for a strong, simple drawer joint? We show you how to make two types of locking rabbet joints.

Shop Projects

Edge Clamps

These shop-made edge clamps are bound to come in handy when gluing hardwood edging on plywood.

Accessories

Pet Bed

A few boards and a weekend in the shop are all you need to create a cozy, comfortable bed for your favorite pet.

Shop Projects

Shop Stool

No lathe? No problem. We built this shop stool using traditional hand tools and some power tool techniques.

Dressers

Empire Chest-of-Drawers

This take on the classic Empire chest of drawers is a modern rendition. It offers updated construction techniques while staying true to the design of Empire furniture.

Benches

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.

Recently, Rod Reyes of My Garage Woodshop completed this build from our Shop-Built Edge Sander plans. He did an amazing job on this time-saving power tool, and even added some ingenious modifications of his own!