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.
If you lack a dedicated spot for paying bills and stashing loose stuff, a good desk is a must. See how to make it yourself.
Building a work space from an old bicycle and plywood. ...
This is the construction notes for our hardwood Standup Computer desk for flat screen monitors. It features a look-down monitor, a writing area, a storage area, trim, and a shelf for the computer.
Build a chunky modern farmhouse desk using the free downloadable plans available at the link. Great for a small space too without taking up too much room.
Build a mission style writing desk using this cut list with diagrams. While there are limited instructions, there is enough information to build the project.
This could be the perfect desk!! It features a center pencil drawer and also a cubby on each side with a door and a shelf. Build it using these free plans.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a Providence writing 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.
All you need to build this plywood desk is two sheets of 3/4 inch plywood and three 2x4s. Thats it. Oh, and a few basic tools as well. Go to the link and download the free plans to build this desk.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a desk. The writing surface on the right lifts to a storage area while the cabinet on the left opens to reveal adjustable shelves. 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.
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.
Believe it or not all you need for this plywood desk and shelves is one sheet of Baltic birch plywood. You will notice the desk is mounted to the wall and the shelves mounted above. This is perfect for a beginner woodworker and also someone who is short on space but needs a desk.
This compact computer desk is ideal for a room that is tight on space. When not in use, the keyboard slides back into its cubbyhole and the support doors fold in to close the cabinet and the desk leaf drops down. And it all comes out of a single sheet of plywood.
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.
Build a wall mounted desk using these free step-by-step woodworking 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.
Each leg assembly in this desk has a drawer and two shelves. It is easy to build using these free instructions.
A simple computer desk with hutch. DXF Format
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.
Build a desk with lots of storage. Included are a tools and materials list and dimensions.
This desk is an inexpensive build and especially so once you go shopping for desks. As a bonus, there are free plans to build a plywood bookstand too. Check it out at the link.
This desk has lots of storage included in the design. Here are the free plans to build it.
Build this handsome desk that features X legs and has a drawer. Free plans at the link.
This plywood desk has two flip top sections for added storage. The legs could be made out of wood too as an option.
This compact desk features two large drawers as well as two small drawers in the hutch. Build it using these free plans.
Build this compact space-saving desk using these free woodworking plans with step-by-step instructions.
Follow the free woodworking plans available at the link to build your own rustic X desk. This farmhouse style desk is built using off-the-shelf lumber.
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 desk using the free woodworking plans provided at the link.
This farmhouse desk is beautiful and measures approximately 45 inches long and 20 inches deep. You will find the free step-by-step plans at the link.