Misc Woodworking Projects starting with S

Build this small secret storage unit with hidden key for hiding just about anything. You will need to add the hidden key to be able to open it. Follow the free woodworking tutorial at the link to build this fun project.

If you have ever priced window shutters, you will be interested to know you can build your own wood window shutters for a fraction of the cost. Follow along at the link to see just how to do it.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

This is a simple soap holder woodworking plan.

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

Build this super-simple and super-effective solar collector in just one hour.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

You can open up a whole new world of summer fun by building this ride, including diagram, pattern, instructions.

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

You might be able to knock this out digging into your scrap pile. It is build using twelve pieces of wood measuring 6 inches long each.

These shoes are not perfect for every snow condition and WILL NOT replace regular, commercial sets. They are good for crusty snow, in my experience. For flotation- a little tough. :-)

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.

Get back to nature by building this natural timekeeper, including laying out the dial face, making the dial, the style and post, paint and assembly, time-of-year correction.

Beautiful Traditional Snowshoes. Includes Pattern and Plans.

The art of building a shelter with log scraps and a little experience, including skin, rack and stack, laying out a log, glossary of terms, linking logs, illustrated instructions.

Sjoelen is a Dutch shuffle board game, at least a century old, and a true family winter game. The objective is to shuffle the 30 disks in the four score boxes at the opposite end in three turns. A more even distribution gives a higher score. The base is made from 1/8 inches oak plywood, the score board is from maple and the rest is solid red oak. The main challenge was to find the right finish for a super smooth surface.<br>You need Adobe SVG View software to view the plan diagrams.

Learn how to build and install board and batten shutters; includes step-by-step instructions along with tips, materials, and tools lists.

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

I collect nuts and bolts like a magnet. But I could not use them if I could not find the right size. To quickly size and sort bolts, I needed a way to quickly size and sort them.

... timers used to split from logs? Well, if you are reasonably good with tools, you can make the same kind of roofing for your own buildings, using a froe.

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.