Ten Easy Woodworking Projects

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Ten Easy Woodworking Projects

I’ve built a lot of stuff with wood in my life, but I do not consider myself a “woodworker” by any stretch of the imagination. When I evaluate a project that uses wood, personally, what I look for is the maximum cool result for the least amount of technical skill and work. Here, then, are ten of my personal favorite bangiest-for-the-buck wooden projects from the vault. Enjoy!

#10

woodworkingBeginner Woodworking Project for Illusionists?

#9

woodworkingNice DIY Bedframe Design

#8

woodworkingDIY Wood toys for kids

#7

woodworkingWeekend Project: Rok-Bak Chair

#6

woodworkingUpcycling Wood Pallets

#5

woodworkingHow-To: Build Nob Yishigahara’s “Dualock” Cross Puzzle

#4

woodworkingHow-To: Trammel of Archimedes

#3

woodworkingHow-To: Build Large Couches on the Cheap

#2

woodworkingWooden Buttons From Fallen Branches

#1

woodworkingPlywood Coffee Table

Did I miss a good one? Let me know, below!

58 thoughts on “Ten Easy Woodworking Projects

  1. Dave says:

    #4 and #5 for me! Thanks for the post!

    Stumbled from KS

  2. modernfurniture says:

    Some of these designs are amazing, personally I have never thought of the monochrome effect as being a good design for in the home,

    but these are fantastic examples!

    Modern Furniture

  3. Mark Hunt says:

    Great projects, but whats the Archimedes trammel for?

    1. Sean Michael Ragan says:

      Very, very little, actually. Other than as a toy. Which uselessness inspired one of its other common names, “The BS Grinder.” Also, less offensively, “The Do-Nothing Grinder.”

    2. Federico Mena Quintero says:

      The trammel is for drawing ellipses – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfw0yYur5S4

      Adjustable version – http://www.fullchisel.com/blog/?p=70

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  8. How To Make A Bench says:

    I really like your site. you have some really great ideas and tips. I’ll be sure to try them out. Thanks

  9. How To Make A Bench says:

    I am looking for work bench plans, or blue prints to show me how to build a bench. I have looked, but I have failed to find something. I want to make it from scratch, I don’t want to buy a ready made bench. Any help anyone can give me, it is so greatly appreciated. Thanks!!! :)

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  10. levi says:

    search on youtube “cheap sturdy work bench” 2nd to top one

  11. My Wood Project says:

    These are very nice creations, simple but elegant. And with us you can find the most cost effective way to complete your projects. Thanks for this post!!!

  12. Ron says:

    I love what you did with the wooden pallets. The design reminds me of an adirondack chair.
    I also like the very simple bed frame that still has a very nice look.
    Keep up the good work.

  13. Cleo says:

    Hi! I was researching for my brother when i came across this – he keeps ignoring me but I think a chest of drawers would be fairly easy. Hope you like the idea!

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  15. Ron says:

    These are all great projects to start with as they each teach the basics concepts of woodworking that someone will need to go on to more complicated projects.

  16. lucy says:

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    1. Ricky says:

      l dont argee these are amazing ideas for ”talented childern” to make.

  17. Ryan Wilford says:

    I like the simple, rustic bedframe. This is exactly my style. I do not like it all to polished to be honest. The bench made using wood pallets is also a sweet – an amazing idea! I wonder if you could use these pallets to sleep on. If you think about it, they’re readymade duckboards. Just not to sure what kind of mattress would fit them.

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  19. Mike Mkcoy says:

    How chuffed does the kid with the toy wood ray gun look! Thanks for the list, I think I see some on http://coolwoodprojects.club/ which looked similar or otherwise.

  20. Santiago Garza says:

    Really great ideas!These all look fun and time consuming just what i need for my hobby. http://bit.ly/iLoveWood and this website are the only two that i have found with great ideas http://bit.ly/iLoveWood has thousands on projects that are truly easy to do with step by step instructions.

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  22. Grey says:

    Awesome ideas! I just got the woodworking bug and made my first beer caddy from scratch (bought the kit at hatchkits.com). Think i’ll try the chair next.

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  28. Lucy Liu says:

    Great projects with clear instructions. I’ve gotten an enormous feeling of accomplishment & pride from making my own bookshelves, side tables, wall niches, & lots of mistakes during the process. Besides, if you can find good wood at a good price, these projects are a lot less expensive but a lot nicer than anything you can buy in a store. Thanks Ted for all the help! http://bit.ly/1qcMqUQ

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