Misc Woodworking Projects starting with C

In the free plan at this link, we illustrate a technique that that shows you how to incorporate a narrow stripe into almost any wood project. You begin with your primary wood, cut a curve, and then glue a thin sliver of a contrasting wood between. The result is a beautiful detail can be used to add sinuous curves to pulls, box tops, drawer fronts, table tops etc.

Build this catapult glider launcher with these free step-by-step instructions.

Build this compact endless calendar using these free instructions. There is also an explanation of how it works.

Build a countertop herb garden for your kitchen, indoors or outdoors. Just follow the free plans at the link to get your mini garden started.

The technique that we describe below allows you to introduce curves into a design.

Build this square scallop mason jar centerpiece using the free instructions and template at the link.

Build a chaise lounge with a bonus...storage. The seat flips up to reveal a great place to store blankets or toys. Here are the free step-by-step instructions including how to do the upholstery.

Use up wood from your scrap pile by building this rustic charging station.

Aren't these end grain plywood coasters just beautiful. you can make a set of your own or for a gift by using the free step-by-step tutorial available at the link.

Build this farmhouse style Christmas tree stand using the free woodworking plans and instructions available at the link. The box was built using pine boards and stained but you could also paint it.

Ron suggested that they consider selecting a stamped metal ceiling - - an idea they liked very much. They selected and ordered a pattern from a company that has been making these ceilings for over 100 years

A walk through of how to. No measured drawings. Jill envisioned a couple of columns from the floor to ceiling that would help separate the two rooms. When Ron arrived, she and the boys were ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work.

Make a chalkboard shelf with hooks perfect for grocery lists and keys. This simple plan requires just a couple of screws and you can make it from scraps in just minutes!

Step-by-step instructions to help you create a coffered ceiling. It is not as difficult as you might think.

This frame can be made from either hardwood, oak, maple etc. or a softwood such as pine, the back is not seen so can be any 1/8 inches thick plywood or a scrap of panelling. The calendar slides into the slots cut in the frame, and is removed to change the month.

The Mealers got their dream porch when local contractor Steve Roth installed PVC Column Wraps from Fypon to surround the wooden posts and added balustrade systems to enclose the entire porch area. Made of synthetic materials, the low-maintenance porch pieces resist warping, all forms of insects, decay and rot.

Add a little decor to your table by building this wood centerpiece. Using just basic tools, it's an easy project you could make before the next holiday. Follow along at the link to build your own wood centerpiece.

Build a few simple pallet coasters using the free instructions available at the link. Paint them fun colors or leave them natural.

A what you say? A Costa Rican coffee maker. It is funny how some of these projects are developed but this one came to us in a round about way from one of our readers.

Hide wires, pipes, and insulation behind these lift-up ceiling panels that slip into a concealed steel grid. The panels are easy to assemble - and even easier to remove.

Build a charging station or two using wood from your scrap pile. Perfect as a gift for someone who has everything. Follow the free plans at the link.

This chevron wood wall art is the perfect project to reduce your scrap pile. It makes a statement in any room and is easy to build. Follow the free step-by-step tutorial at the link to create your own wooden art.

Keep 'em guessing I always say. And you will for sure if you build one of these wooden chains. It isn't all that hard to do but you will want to click on the link and follow along with the woodworking instructions for this project.

This downloadable combination lock project designed by TJ Christiansen, is a great project if you own a shopbot or a CNC router.

Build a slide-rule calendar for your desk using the free woodworking tutorial at the link. So handsome.

Before the advent of the pop bottle and urban sprawl, just about every farm had a cider press. These machines were lovingly built by highly skilled craftsmen called coopers who also constructed the casks and barrels in which families stored flour, sugar,

If you want decorative corbels, make your own. Its easy. They could be used for a kitchen island overhang, a mantle, or just in an archway. Follow along at the link to make your own wooden farmhouse corbels.

Build your own table centerpiece using these free woodworking instructions.

Add interest to your home by building columns. Here is the free plan.

At the link you will be able to download lots of information on constructing your own coffered ceiling.