Easy, Elegant Bench
Straight cuts and simple joinery; great entryway bench.
Project Plan Directory
Curated ideas for members — 10 builds per level. Mix of free and paid plans with direct links to publishers.
Beginner
DIY Easy $30 Rustic Bench
Budget-friendly bench using 2x lumber; quick build.
Large Cutting/Charcuterie Board
Glue-up fundamentals; clamping, flattening, finishing.
Simple Coffee Table / Bench
Compact table that doubles as a bench; square assemblies.
Upholstered Bench with Shelf Storage
Bench with storage and a cushioned top; tidy build.
Modern Bench
Clean slatted design; simple construction with basic tools.
Modern Farmhouse Bench
Classic 3-board bench; easy to resize for your table.
Narrow Side Table (Ana White)
Beginner side table; minimal cuts and a clear diagram.
Farmhouse Side Table (Ana White)
Sturdy side table for indoor/outdoor use.
DIY Charcuterie Board (Family Handyman)
Trace, cut, and finish; easy giftable project.
Intermediate
Supercharged End Table (Wireless)
Contemporary end table with hidden wireless charger and drawer.
Built-In Bookcases + Cabinet Bases
Modular built-ins; learn carcase construction and scribing.
Mission Style Side Tables (Instructables)
Rails, stiles, and floating panels; step-by-step images.
Mission-Style End Table (Woodshop Diaries)
Approachable rail-and-stile construction with a shelf.
Modern 6-Drawer Dresser (Woodshop Diaries)
Casework fundamentals and drawer alignment.
Built-In Mudroom Bench (Kreg)
Wall-to-wall bench/locker; install and scribe basics.
Entryway Hall Tree Bench (Kreg)
Bench with cubbies and hooks; pocket-hole carcase.
Bench with Storage (Kreg)
Rolling storage boxes beneath a sturdy bench.
Mudroom Storage Bench (Kreg)
Upper/lower cubbies and robust seating surface.
Mudroom Bench with Shoe Storage (Kreg)
Integrated shoe rack with deep seating.
Advanced
All-Weather Morris Chair (Popular Woodworking) – Free
Outdoor-ready Craftsman chair; free plan.
Titanic Deck Chair (Popular Woodworking) – Free
Historic folding deck chair with templates.
Arts & Crafts Bookcase (Fine Woodworking) – Free PDF
Exploded drawings and floating-tenon joinery.
Shaker Wall Clock (Becksvoort) – Free PDF
Refined casework with frame-and-panel door.
Roubo Workbench (Fine-Tools) – Free PDF
42-page English plan for a classic Roubo bench.
Roubo-Style Workbench (Instructables) – Free
Photo-rich walkthrough with wedged joints.
Roubo Bench – Will Myers PDF
Detailed traditional Roubo bench article PDF.
Norm Abram Adirondack Chair – Free Download
Classic Adirondack chair PDF.
Bookshelves in a Day (Fine Woodworking) – Free PDF
Quick-build shelving with downloadable plan.
Humidor (Fine Woodworking) – Free Plan
Small cabinetmaking with lining and hardware.
Holiday Project Plans
Compiled by The Joinery — simple, festive builds to brighten your shop and your home this season.
Beginner Projects
DIY Wooden Christmas Tree Collar
Simple slatted box that hides the metal stand; paint or stencil to taste.
Modern Wall Shelf Stocking Holder
Contemporary wall shelf with hidden pocket-holes; add hooks beneath for stockings.
Wall-Mounted Christmas Tree Display
Slim, space-saving tree made from slats; perfect for ornaments and lights.
Simple Wooden Christmas Sled
Decorative sled for the porch or entry; quick build from basic stock.
DIY Hanging Christmas Card Holder
Over-the-door triangular frame; clip cards to rungs—one-board build.
DIY Wooden Snowflake
Scaled wall-art snowflake; hang on a mantel, wall, or porch.
Wooden Christmas Tree
Budget-friendly 2×4 slatted tree; fast weekend build and easy to customize.
Nativity Stable from a Fence Picket
~$5 cedar-picket stable; simple cuts and a quick assembly—great with kids.
Milk & Cookies Wood Toy Set
Festive (Santa-approved) play set; fun gift build with scrap-friendly parts.
Christmas Tree Stand
Simple wooden stand sized for standard trees; straightforward cuts and joinery.
Easy To-Make Holiday Ornament
A compact, free downloadable plan for a small holiday ornament—ideal for batch builds or stocking-stuffers.
DIY Wooden Snowman Ornaments
Fun little snowman ornaments made from wood blanks and paint; very quick build and great for gifts.
Intermediate Projects
Intricate Christmas Ornament
Bandsaw-style turned ornament design with open-work and beads; a good next step if you want a challenge but still stay festive.
Bright & Cheery Turned Ornaments
Printable plan for turned ornament shapes (light-bulb type) you can crank out in an hour or two.
Scrap Wood Christmas Wreath
Uses scrap wood strips and a plywood ring to build a rustic wreath—they show how to form the ring or buy one.