Misc Woodworking Projects starting with S

Did you know you can scroll saw your own wooden sunglasses? Well now you can. This project uses a simple bent lamination technique. At the link you can follow free step-by-step instructions.

I put the louvered shutters that I built to a pretty unique use, but you can build them for a more conventional purpose. With a few simple design changes, you can build louvered shutters custom-sized to fit the windows in your home. This alternate design option is available to download in this Online Extra.

Top view drawing of a sliding crosscut "shooting" board for TS. Has adjustable arm for miters. DXF Format

Here are three designs of beach shoes you can make in your workshop.

Start a home gym by building your own wooden sit-up bench. Follow along with the free step-by-step plans available at the link and you will be off to the races.

This free woodworking construction plans and woodworkers projects information is courtesy of Dan Beard web site.

Keep shoes in one spot after you build this utility shoe stand. At the link you can download the free woodworking plan.

This toy is so enjoyable to play with for adults and children. The trick is that what ever you put in the slot must be stiff enough to bend back towards your hand.

With this free tutorial, the guess work is taken out of the angles for making stars.

Build your own wooden barn star art using the free instructions located at the link. Just scroll down the page for the free plans.

The total amount of solar radiation falling on each square meter in the UK is around 1000kWh per year - of this, it should be possible to collect between 25% and 33% . For a typical domestic water heating installation, a total of about 4 sq. meters is considered appropriate.

Learn how to install a tubular skylight to brighten any room; includes step-by-step instructions along with tips, materials, and tools lists.

Cranberries are in season and you will need a scoop to make sure you get every last one. Well not really, this is a decorative scoop that is based on some designs I have seen of old cranberry scoops.

Here is a great project to use up some of the wood in your scrap pile. Build scrap wood snowflakes! You could always paint them white for added snowflakiness. Is that a word? Follow along at the link to see how to build them.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing of a Stickley Sofa. Viewer can deselect different components from Layers window to see the joinery of the different pieces. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

8 x 9 x 8 ft, Slab Roof, Concrete Block, Attached Firebox. Follow the instructions on that page to quickly find the plan number. This plan number is 5352.

Here is a plan for an incredibly simple project. The minimalist design is both fun to make and functional. It is a great project if you do not have much time or material or if you are a beginner trying to gain some experience working with wood.

This shooting bench can be built using 2 x 4s. It is pretty straight-forward and should be a quick and easy build. Free plans are located at the link.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a simple sofa and chair. Both are designed with off the shelf lumber materials. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

A window always looks more dressed when you add shutters. Here is an inexpensive way to do just that. Build your own.

Follow these diy instructions to build a pair of stilts.

This project is so simple, I did not feel the need to draw plans, instead I think a short tutorial will be best way to show you how to make this. Feel free to change the size or shape to suit your own imagination!

Australian Woodsmith is a practical magazine for all woodworkers. From Issue 37. Building shutters to fit the windows in your home requires only a few simple changes to the design.

One of the more fun projects that I did with the Cub Scouts was help them to all build stilts. We started with a 10 foot x 2 inch x 2 inch board that had already rounded corner edges.

Build this fun child size snow sled using this free tutorial.

This rustic-looking frame will keep sunflowers and other tall plants from flopping over in the garden.

I created a knock-down spray booth that I can set up in five minutes and then store out of the way quickly.

Five simple sundial projects for you to make.

If you have the paper cut, boards cut and predrilled, then the scrapbooks will be ready to assemble in a group setting. Add photographs and autographs for a fun book to remember camp by!

Made from Wood 1 x 6 inch boards, Includes Pattern and Plans.