Outdoor and Garden misc woodworking plans and projects

This train planter is designed as a garden decoration. Flowers can be planted in each of the railway cars or you can just use it to define the border of a garden area, or as a garden feature all by itself. If you make it form treated pine you will not have to stain it if you don't want to.

This plan includes all the illustrations and instructions to build both tables. The small side table measures 24 inches high. The larger table measures 18 inches tall. The chair plans are sold separate, see W2403. Stylish, comfortable lawn furniture which you can make easily and inexpensively from 1x4 pine.

This woodworking plan includes full size illustrations to make this mandolin door harp project. When hung on the door, this musical mandolin will welcome your visitors with a beautiful random tune each time the door is opened or closed. When the door is moved, four wood balls bounce on stretched musical wire. The thin plywood provides resonance to amplify the sound. Measures 8-1/8 inches wide.

Watching squirrels work their way through this maze is very entertaining. We never thought they would dare go through it all. After trying numerous designs, this is the one we found to work the best. At first the comical squirrels are only willing to put their heads in and grab a nut. Soon they will explore more of the maze. Finally they learn to go all the way through. Their antics will keep you in stitches.

A single bat can consume thousands of insects overnight. Due to human intervention, bat populations are declining. Construct a bat house and you can help in rebuilding their population. By building multiple bat houses you increase the chances of their survival.

Show off in your yard or at home. Both male and female bird patterns in full size are included in the plan. They resemble genuine birds in size because they are around 7 inches long. Simple to construct with five layers of wood. Cut the centre layer from pine that was 3/4 inches thick, and the other layers from pine that was 7/16 inches thick.

In your house or garden, display in a flowerpot. Both male and female bird patterns in full size are included in this woodworking plan. They resemble genuine birds in size because they are around 7 inches long. Simple to construct with five layers of wood. Slice the centre layer of pine to be 3/4 inches thick, and the subsequent layers to be 7/16 inches thick (or whatever thinner wood pieces you may have).

Display these Baltimore Orioles in your flower pot or in the yard. Plan includes full size patterns for both male and female bird. Measures about 7 inches long, they are close to the actual size of real birds. Easy to make from five layers of wood.

In your house or garden, display in a flowerpot. Both male and female bird patterns in full size are included in this woodworking plan. They resemble genuine birds in size because they are around 7 inches long. Simple to construct with five layers of wood. Slice the centre layer of pine to be 3/4 inches thick, and the subsequent layers to be 7/16 inches thick (or whatever thinner wood pieces you may have).

Create an enchanting grotto in your yard or garden with our delightful fairies and their cottages! Build with 3/4 inch pine and 1/4 inch exterior grade plywood. All patterns drawn full size. Cottage measures approximately 9-1/2 inches high.

Create an enchanting grotto in your yard or garden with our delightful fairies and their cottages! Build with 3/4 inch pine and 1/4 inch exterior grade plywood. All patterns drawn full size. Cottage measures approximately 9-1/2 inches high.

A friendly toad, designed to sit in your garden and act as a lookout. All patterns are drawn full size for easy transfer to your wood.

Create an enchanting grotto in your yard or garden with our delightful fairies and their cottages! Build with 3/4 inch pine and 1/4 inch exterior grade plywood. All patterns drawn full size. Cottage measures approximately 9-1/2 inches high.

A friendly squirrel, designed to sit in your garden and act as a lookout. All patterns are drawn full size for easy transfer to your wood.

This project was inspired by the familiar wish, Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight. A white light shines between two pieces of blue acrylic plastic which are cut into the shape of a star. The angel holds the lighted stars between her hands as she kneels in your yard. All plans drawn FULL SIZE on huge pattern sheets. Project measures almost 31 inches high. Make it from 1 x 12 and 2 x 10 inch lumber.

This garden hay wain (wain means a wheeled vehicle for carrying) can be decorated for every season. Simple construction from 3/4 inch thick pine and 2x2 inch lumber.

A friendly rabbit, designed to sit in your garden and act as a lookout. All patterns are drawn full size for easy transfer to your wood. When finished, it measures 20 inches high x 12-1/2 inches wide.

A friendly frog, designed to sit in your garden and act as a lookout. All patterns are drawn full size for easy transfer to your wood. When finished, it measures 16-1/2 inches high x 15-1/2 inches wide inches.

Our big Greeting Signs average in size 14 inches wide and 19 inches high and offer lots of options so look over the plan and mounting instructions to choose which option you prefer. The sign may be flat or layered, have an attached or suspended sign, may be wall mounted, used as a simple yard poke or mounted in a one or two post stand. See also the Sign Post Setup plan 05-WP-495.

Fancy our pixie fairy as they magically play in your garden or playroom. Each 12 inches tall. Cut form one board or layer on the wings, we provide you with the additional drawings. Our full size drawings will allow you to easily make these scrollsaw silhouettes. Custom sizing available.

Our big Greeting Signs average in size 14 inches wide and 19 inches high and offer lots of options so look over the plan and mounting instructions to choose which option you prefer. The sign may be flat or layered, have an attached or suspended sign, may be wall mounted, used as a simple yard poke or mounted in a one or two post stand. See also the Sign Post Setup plan 05-WP-495.

This project serves two purposes. Chickadees can build their nest in the upper nesting cavity. The bottom section is a "warmer." In cold winter climates, chickadees like to cuddle together in this section to help each other stay warm.

This watering can birdhouse is easy to make from 3/4 inches lumber. Measures 10 inches high with 5 x 5 inches inside cavity.

Here we have our simple to make candle holders. IDEA: You could drill holes for tall candles or drill wider, more shallow holes for votive candles. Easy to cut and paint using the smallest of scrap wood pieces or leave a natural wood color. Simply size it to how you like and print it to your computer. Beginner skill level.

This friendly creature is designed to sit in your garden and act as a lookout for your blooms and veggies. All patterns drawn FULL SIZE for easy transfer to your wood. Project can be built from inexpensive cedar fencing.

Included in this scrollsaw pattern pack includes full size drawings to make quite a variety of garden stakes for your vegetable garden. And also a number of birds to add some whimsy to the yard. The simplest method would be to cut the projects from 3/4 inch thick lumber and paint on all of the colors and lines. For some added dimension you cut out the body, them cut out additional layers of the wings, etc. The plan has a full color guide with tips and pointers to complete your projects. View the Larger Image Slideshow for close up pictures of the actual plan.

In all but balmy climates, cold frames help protect seedings from spring storms and chillâand they also can extend the growing season into late fall. This one folds for easy storage between the times ...

Make this friendly dragon for your garden. It holds two 8 inch diameter plastic flower pots. Entire project is made from 3/4 inch thick wood. Full size drawings and complete instructions on how to build.

Fancy our pixie fairy as they magically play in your garden or playroom. Each 12 inches tall. Cut form one board or layer on the wings, we provide you with the additional drawings. Our full size drawings will allow you to easily make these scrollsaw silhouettes. Custom sizing available.

Here we have our simple to make Apple Basket. IDEA: You could even round off the bottom of the apples a little bit and make them look like pumpkins. Easy to cut and paint using the smallest of scrap wood pieces. Simply size it to how you like and print it to your computer. Beginner skill level. Choose to paint as little or as much detail as you want.