Misc Woodworking Projects starting with T

A colorful toothbrush holder that will be fun for kids of all ages. DWG format.

A wood preservative treating tank, 3 x 16 ft, plank construction, skids. PDF number 6147.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a no-kill trap for small game. 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.

Over the years, I have managed to accumulate quite an assortment of nuts, bolts, and fasteners of all sizes. So I finally decided to sort them out. To identify all the different sizes, I made this convenient thread gauge.

Small round table. Companion piece to drawing above. DXF Format

Small round table with cross braced legs and through tenons. Companion piece to drawing below. DXF Format

Eleven beautiful patterns for use in pie safes, etc. where punched tin panels are used. AutoCAD DWG Format

Hereâs a 30 minute project. Literally. Thinking it up took longer than building it.

Simple, useful projects for the home or gifts.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for the ultimate hunting tree stand. 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.

Three styles in this plan. In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited. Project #1804.

Here is a new use for plate joiner biscuits. I use them to make table top fasteners that hold the top securely in place, but still allow wood movement.

Make your own wooden tarp clips using this free tutorial.

Australian Woodsmith is a practical magazine for all woodworkers. From Issue 30.

Sometimes what you need is a quick telescope mount that you can make from readily available, inexpensive materials in one weekend. No fancy machined parts. No mail order stuff that takes two weeks to not get there. Just go down to the local home center, buy a few things, scrounge some scrap materials, and build it today.

In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited. Project #1713.

Designs of simple turtle traps.

Build a couple of slatted trivets this weekend. This is a quick and easy project which is also practical.

Recently, I built a project that called for round tenons on the ends of some square stock. At first, I was not quite sure how I would accomplish this. But after a little thought, a simple method came to mind that worked great.

Ever wanted to make your own round tabletop. Here is how to make one that is 24 inches in diameter.

Here is an easy project that you can make using plywood scraps. Be sure to seal the project when complete to give them a longer lifespan.

Learn how to build and install an enclosure for your trash cans; includes plans and instructions along with tips, materials, and tools lists.

While the telescope can be built with standard home-woodshop tools and a lot of sweat, use the best tools and equipment available. If you are a novice to woodworking tools, or have no experience fabricating components from plastic and aluminum, then this project could try your patience.

Here is how you would go about building a folding wooden tripod.

Here are some pictures of my latest shop built tool. It is based upon the Sorby Texturing/Spiraling tool that sells for around $130.00 to $156.00. This shop built version cost me approximately $26.00 in materials, and about 2 hours to build.

Here is a great way to use up scrap wood. These trivets also make perfect gifts.

Here is how you build trivets using a box joint jig. Follow along and see the process.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a trivet for the kitchen. 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.

One of the great joys of telescope making is grinding your own mirror. Now days it is easier to buy finished mirrors than grinding kits to make them. Still grinding your own mirror is a key skill that makes you a real telescope maker.

Ever think to build your own towel bars? No? Me either. But I’m thinking about it now. Using the free woodworking plans at the link you can do just that.