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Follow along at the link and you can build your own bandsaw blade sharpening jig. Pretty smart.

Its like having a lumber yard in your shop. Storage for long boards, short cutoffs, and sheet material. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

Follow along at the link and build yourself a faux fireplace using this great tutorial.

This free tutorial will have you building your own barstools in no time. Just click on the link and follow the free step-by-step instructions.

Build this hanging planter basket using this free tutorial.

Build an L shape pergola using the free step-by-step plans at the link. Perfect for any corner of your yard.

Pit type privy, 4 x 4 x 9 ft, shed roof with stud wall construction and wood floor. You must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader program on your computer to view this plan. PDF number 6396.

Isn't this planter box beautiful!! You can build your own using free plans and you can customize it to suit your space. This one was built using cedar fence pickets but you could use any exterior grade wood for this project.

Cover your tree this holiday season with some of these DIY star ornaments. Easy to make and your scrap pile will thank you.

Build a beautiful outdoor bar table using these free instructions.

This birdhouse was built using a single 6 foot 1 x 4 inch fence board. Just follow these instructions.

While this free woodworking plan is for a king size headboard, you could simply measure your mattress and adjust the plans for any size. This headboard features open shelves and lights on both sides.

May be suitable for carving, woodburning (pyrography), intarsia or scrollsaw ideas.

Here are free downloadable plans for a rocking cradle. This wooden rocking cradle has a classic, old-fashioned, romantic design, made to meet the highest standards of safety and comfort.

This bridge measures 4 feet wide and 12 feet long. Be sure to use pressure treated material to build this bridge.

Here is an in depth tutorial on how to go about carving wooden spoons, everything from stock selection to finishing.

Get your shoes organized by building this super-sized shoe rack. Perfect for a large closet. Adjust plan to suite your needs.

Give your fireplace a facelift by building a new fireplace mantel using this free tutorial.

Ever wanted to make cutting boards but you do not own a planer? Well here are the free instructions for you. Learn how these beautiful cutting boards were made with only a few tools.

Build a set of farmhouse style dining chairs using the free woodworking instructions located at the link. You can also download the free plans.

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Raise your monitor up by building this monitor stand using these free woodworking instructions.

These double outdoor chairs have a little table in between. Build them using these free woodworking plans.

Build your own 6 drawer dresser using the free step-by-step woodworking plans available at the link. Just think of all the extra storage!

A picnic table is a project you can buy all the material for and build in a day. Relatively simple and straight forward you can build a table that will last for decades. The table I will describe here is a large one, 28 inches wide (table top) and 8 ft long. It has benches attached to the table and is stable and strong. Certainly you can modify these plans to meet your needs. I have one that has a top that is 4 ft square based on the same design.

At the link you can download the free woodworking plans to build this rustic kitchen island.

Pit Type Privy, 4 x 4 x 7 ft. PDF number 6054.

This next HouseCalls request took Ron to Olympia, Washington. The Podowicz family had done a few updates and a remodel to their home, but they still felt like there was something missing. Cathy wanted to add some type of architectural detail that might create a lodge atmosphere. Ron recommended that they capture this effect by adding a rustic post and beam archway to the opening of the dining room. The result was so inviting they may never get their future house guests to check out!

Learn how to build a simple toy box using this free tutorial. Depending on the type of wood you build with, it can be stained or painted to suit your room.

This is perfect for your backyard trampoline. Download the free plans at the link to build this trampoline stairs with slide unit.