Woodsmith Plans

Turned Canisters
Centerpieces & Decor

Turned Canisters

Used for storage or as a table centerpiece, this set of containers is the perfect project to give as a gift or display in your home.

Portable Clipboard Storage Case
Workshop & Garage

Portable Clipboard Storage Case

Finger joints add classic styling and strength to this hardworking, take-along shop desk.

Sheet Metal Bending Brake
Jigs & Fixtures

Sheet Metal Bending Brake

The possibilities for shop projects are endless with this simple jig for bending sheet metal.

Classic Chessboard
Toys & Games

Classic Chessboard

Here’s a great addition to game night. This handsome board features a veneered playing surface that flips up for storage below.

Shop-Made Hand Planes
Shop-Made Hand Tools

Shop-Made Hand Planes

Create custom wooden hand planes with this easy-to-follow plan—perfect for smoothing, shaping, and fine-tuning joints.

Garden Shed
Sheds & Playhouses

Garden Shed

Not too big… not too small. If there’s a perfect-sized, do-it-yourself shed, this is it. Plus, the cedar siding makes it look great.

Traditional Oak Bookcase
Cabinets & Bookcases

Traditional Oak Bookcase

Combining classic details with simple construction, this project offers plenty of space for storage or display.

Folding Router Table
Router Tables

Folding Router Table

Compact and portable, this briefcase-sized folding router table delivers full-size performance and folds flat for easy storage or transport.

Redwood Garden Bench
Patio Furniture

Redwood Garden Bench

Classic redwood garden bench with angled back, mortise-and-tenon joinery, and weather-resistant finish—perfect for patios, decks, or gardens.

Shaker-Style Cherry Vanity
Bathroom

Shaker-Style Cherry Vanity

Upgrade your bathroom with this vanity inspired by traditional Shaker design.

Shop-Made Shooting Board
Jigs & Fixtures

Shop-Made Shooting Board

This must-have jig allows you to take whisker-thin shavings off the end of a workpiece to fine-tune the fit of a joint.

Trivet Centerpiece
Centerpieces & Decor

Trivet Centerpiece

With a just a few small pieces of wood, you can make an attractive and useful trivet.