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.

Here is a free woodworking plan to build a large sewing box. Handy for sure if you do any sewing at all but can be also used for so many small things that need to be stored. Follow along at the link and build your own.

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.

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.

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.

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

Top view drawing of a sliding crosscut "shooting" board for TS. Has adjustable arm for miters. DXF Format

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

This free woodworking construction plans and woodworkers projects information is courtesy of Dan Beard web site.

I was recently repairing a chair of the type with the arching back and a series of spokes or spindles going from the seat to the arch. The chair was missing one of the spindles, so had to make a new one. I did not think turning such a long and thin spindle on a lathe would be a good idea, and carving one out with a spokeshave would have taken too long to get it right. So I thought up a neat method of doing it on a jointer.

This is a simple soap holder woodworking plan.

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.

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

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

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.

The total amount of solar radiation falling on each square meter in the UK is around 1000kWh per year - of this, it should be possible to collect between 25% and 33% . For a typical domestic water heating installation, a total of about 4 sq. meters is considered appropriate.

Made from Wood 1 x 6 inch boards, Includes Pattern and Plans.

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

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.

Beautiful Traditional Snowshoes. Includes Pattern and 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.

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.

Create your own wooden sleigh rides sign using the free instructions at the link.

This portable shooting house lets you hide anywhere. Okay, so you have got a great spot for hunting whitetails: a nice property broken up with small stands of trees, meadows and food plots. But, you would like to move around to try different...

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.

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. :-)

A Knock-Down Spray Booth for Non-Commercial, Home Use - Finishing with spray equipment is an awfully appealing way to get the job done. It is a good bit faster than using a brush, and with a little practice it delivers a smoother, more uniform, more easily finished finish.

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.

These interior shutters were built using MDF, and make a beautiful statement in a room. Here is how they were constructed.