Misc Woodworking Projects starting with S

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.

Build a wooden star using wood from your scrap pile. (I know you have one). At the link they show you the cutting angles so it should be easy. Free instructions at the link.

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 are the free instructions for you to make your own wooden holiday snowflakes, but lets face it...you can leave these up all winter long. They aren't difficult to build and look quite festive.

Cute right!! This squirrel picnic table was built using pressure treated wood so it will last a long time outside. Build it and have fun watching the squirrels sit at their very own picnic table while having a snack.

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.

These wooden snowflakes add the perfect touch to your Christmas decor but are also perfect to leave up all winter long. Easy to make with only a few basic tools, you can make them any size you wish.

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

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.

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

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

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.

This is a simple soap holder woodworking plan.

... timers used to split from logs? Well, if you are reasonably good with tools, you can make the same kind of roofing for your own buildings, using a froe.

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.

One of the more fun projects that I did with the Cub Scouts was help them to all build stilts. We started with a 10 foot x 2 inch x 2 inch board that had already rounded corner edges.

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

You can open up a whole new world of summer fun by building this ride, including diagram, pattern, instructions.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

With this free tutorial, the guess work is taken out of the angles for making stars.

Learn how to install a tubular skylight to brighten any room; includes step-by-step instructions along with tips, materials, and tools lists.

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.

8 x 9 x 8 ft, Slab Roof, Concrete Block, Attached Firebox. Follow the instructions on that page to quickly find the plan number. This plan number is 5352.