This woodworkers list of free woodworking plans and projects features a collection of desks and similar furniture pieces for your home or office, in different designs that any beginner to moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer can build. The woodworking information found on these sites range in quantity and quality. Please contact individual web sites if you have questions about those woodworking projects.
It is build from 0.75 inch Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF). All the materials can be bought at most home improvement stores and cost about $200.00. The tools and construction skills needed are those commonly used for household projects.
This modern vanity desk is perfect for a childs bedroom. It features two drawers and the middle section hinges up with a mirror and space for storage. Free building plans at the link.
Build this standing desk using these free plans. You can easily adjust the length to make the desk surface larger.
We built this elegant mahogany secretary using typical joinery and molding details common to hand-crafted work of this period.
Supports those physically challenged or bed-ridden. If you are a person who needs to use the computer while laying In-Bed or knows someone needs this capability this is the desk especially for you. This detailed plan with six pages of illustrations and these construction notes.
This desk is build from a whole lot of corrugated cardboard, glued into thick panels, cut to shape, primed with shellac, and painted. All the cardboard is recycled from boxes. Only a few simple hand tools are needed to build the desk and it can be distinctive and attractive if you make it so.
There are several good uses for a stand-up computer desk. You may have back problems and wish to move frequently from standing to sitting on a stool and back again. You may want to stand with several people in front the computer. Or, you may want yourself on one side of the desk and your customer on the other with the computer as out of the way as possible.
Build a trestle style desk using the free step-by-step woodworking plans available at the link.
Build a desk with lots of storage. Included are a tools and materials list and dimensions.
At the link you will find free plans to build this small desk. There is also a video if you wish to view that. This desk is compact but perfect for a bedroom or small home office.
If you are a person who needs to use the computer while laying in bed, likes to make things or knows someone who does, and has a little pocket money, then this is the desk especially for you. This detailed plan with seven pages of illustrations and these construction notes is available right now free for instant downloading over the Web.
Build this classic wooden writing desk using the free plans at the link.
If you are a person who needs to use the computer while laying in bed then these are the desks designed especially for you. We even have two versions, the Wheeled In-Bed Computer Desk that moves around like a grocery cart and the Attached In-Bed Computer Desk that does not move but is easy to install.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a Victorian Drugstore secretary. It is made with 3 parts (base, middle and upper book case). The mid section has 2 locking compartments and a pull out writing surface. 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.
Build this desk with lots of storage and shelves. If you have a router and biscuit joiner you are set to go.
This desk would look great in a home office or even a bedroom. Here are the free downloadable woodworking plans to build this fabulous desk.
If you are a person who needs to use the computer while laying in bed or knows someone needs this capability, then this is the desk especially for you. This version of our in-bed computer desk is designed specifically for a notebook computer. expansion base, and keyboard. It features one large swinging shelf and casters. This detailed plan with eight pages of illustrations and these construction notes is available free.
Build this space-saving wall mounted drop down desk. Here are the free plans.
This desk features one deep drawer plus two narrow drawers and decorative brackets. Build it using these free woodworking plans.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a desk for a home office or perhaps for music production. 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.
Build this desk featuring a wide opening for a chair as well as open shelving on one side. At the link you will find easy-to-follow free woodworking plans.
This next HouseCall took Ron to the horse capital of the world: Lexington, Kentucky. It is here that Steve and Donna Hoertz live with their children, seven-year-old Tanner and five-year-old Caroline. Caroline had a large desk and shelving unit in her bedroom but Tanners room did not. Ron came to help even things out by creating a wall-mounted desk and shelving set ideal for a young boy.
Just awesome. Build a kids adjustable height desk using the free woodworking plans at the link. This desk will fit your child for a long time since the desk top height is adjustable. It also features a hinged top so...storage!!
This Child is Computer Table is solid, inexpensive, and can be adjusted in height to accommodate the child as she or he grows. It is easy to build with simple tools and can be build in one weekend for less than $140. It features a solid core door table top, a low keyboard shelf, and solid, adjustable legs. The legs are in two parts that can be unbolted and adjusted in height over eight inches in one inch steps.
This wall-mounted drop-down desk is perfect for small spaces. Big enough for a laptop or writing surface, it also has storage space for supplies as well as a drawer below. Here are the free plans.
This desk was build using pallets but the same concept could be build using regular wood too. Here is the free tutorial.
This desk and pegboard are perfect for anyone working from home these days. The pegboard is customizable and a great place to house some office supplies. If you click on the link, you will find both plans to build these projects.
Build a classic drop front desk (designed by Arts & Crafts master Charles Limbert) using the free plans available at the link. This plan has a few minor modifications to accommodate todays electronics.
These lap desks are perfect for children to get their homework done. When not in use you simply stack them up like a bookcase. Store all their papers and books in one spot. You will find the free plans at the link.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a Shaker sewing desk. 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.