Misc Woodworking Projects starting with S

If you are a gardener or new to gardening you might consider building this seed starter. It will give your seeds a head start in the spring and you can build it using the free woodworking plans 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.

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.

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

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.

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 is a simple soap holder woodworking plan.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Beautiful Traditional Snowshoes. Includes Pattern and Plans.

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.

... 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. :-)

Build an outdoor wood-fired Finnish sauna.

Here is a plan for an incredibly simple project. The minimalist design is both fun to make and functional. It is a great project if you do not have much time or material or if you are a beginner trying to gain some experience working with wood.