This Do-it-yourself projects category features a collection of DIY free woodworking plans to build playhouses, childens clubhouses, playgrounds and kids play forts, from woodworker related web sites. The woodworking information found on these sites range in quantity and quality.
Wow, I would have loved having a rocket fort for the backyard when I was a kid. This is a big project but well worth it for the kids to use their imaginations. Free plans and step-by-step instructions are available at the link.
This backyard climbing wall was built using construction lumber and exterior grade plywood. The kids will enjoy this for hours once you build it. Follow the instructions at the link to build your own.
Playground Equipment, Ladder, Wagon, Swing, Teeter totter, Sand Box. PDF number 6317.
Free plans at the link to build this 6 x 6 foot outpost playhouse. Perfect size for the backyard.
Tackling a little project like this may inspire you to build a full-size cordwood house, including design features, personal innovations, masonry mud recipe.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an outdoor play structure for children. 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.
A single page PDF documents showing the basic blueprint of a 25 ft by 42 ft club house. Layout includes a kitchen, fireplace, studwall, gable roof and raised wood floor. PDF number 5603.
Everyone-young or old-needs a place to call his or her own . . . and for the tyke of the house, what could be better than a toy chest that also serves as a desk or bench? This convertible piece of furniture will offer a cavernous storage space for treasures.
This sturdy tetter board makes the small children happy both indoors and out. The material used was hardwood such as birch but pine will do almost as well.
This kids climbing wall is easy enough to build and perfect for keeping them entertained outside. Follow along at the link to see how it was built.
Here is the original article from the March - April 1959 Deltagram Rockwell Manufacturing Company - A Deltacraft Publication.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a playhouse for the backyard. 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 play houses were designed to be cut from whole sheets of plywood, probably inch or so. They can be put together with hinges to make them collapsible, or with 1 inch x 1 inch corner pieces for a permanent setup. The windows can be closed with Plexiglass or screen or left open, and the roofs can be finished with tar paper, or merely painted.
The stand is easy to assembleÃÂÂslotted construction means no nails or screwsÃÂÂit is sturdy and colorful, and it comes apart quickly for storage.
This child size play kitchen is perfect for outdoor use because it has a working sink that hooks up to a garden hose. Be sure to use cedar or some other exterior grade lumber to build it. Free plans at the link.
Step-by-step guide to building this inside playground for children, including materials list, diagrams.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a childs teeter totter. 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 a teeter totter for your backyard using these free woodworking plans.
Keep the kids entertained by building them this sweet kids play kitchen. Follow along at the link and see how it was built.
While this loft playhouse is small at 6 x 6 feet, inside is a ladder leading to a loft space. Perfect for little ones to play and dream. Follow the free plans and instructions to build your own backyard playhouse.
The design of this fort encourages tons of fun, with a superÃÂÂcool kid-sized hatchÃÂÂcomplete with a peephole to check out visitorsÃÂÂand a flag that kids can design and make themselves. There are also two built-in seats.
Build this three sided playhouse which is simple and unique. This play fort measures 10 feet long, 10 feet wide and 7 feet tall with three entrances. Download the free plans at the link.
This play set with slide is perfect for smaller kids. Build it using these free woodworking plans.
How to build the ultimate backyard playset for your children, including diagrams, photographs, materials list, instructions. ...
Four pages of design and construction plans for play ground equipment such as a swing, a wagon, gym set, sand box and more.
This castle playhouse is designed to be easily assembled and disassembled, allowing it to be put up at will then taken down and stored in a narrow space.
This playhouse is perfect for toddlers and is free to download at the link.
Besides being adorable, this indoor playhouse is sized similar to a play tent for children. Build it for a playroom, bedroom or just about anywhere in the house really. Click the link to view the free plans and step-by-step instructions.
Build an outdoor playhouse such as this tree fort using these free woodworking plans.
For something a little different, build this car playhouse for hours of fun. Free plans are at the link.