Free Woodworking Plans

1. DIY PROJECTS POPULAR PROJECTS Free Woodworking Projects and Plans Build Something With These No-Cost Woodworking Plans Written by Stacy Fisher Updated 12/04/20 The Spruce / Jie En Lee These free woodworking plans will help beginners all the way up to expert ability craft new projects with ease. You'll find woodworking plans for workbenches, bookcases, coffee tables, sheds, picnic tables, doghouses, wine racks, chicken coops, home bars, decks, pergolas, gazebos, greenhouses, birdhouses, playhouses, and even treehouses. You'll find a variety of different styles, making it easy to get the right one for your home. Whether rustic or modern design, you'll find help to get a look that would cost thousands of dollars to buy already built. The plans below have everything you need to get started on your next project. Detailed diagrams, color photos, videos, step-by-step written building directions, and helpful tips will help you succeed. Once you've successfully tackled some of these projects you may even want to try building your own home! Tip: If you're looking for free resources for your woodworking project, here are some tips on how to get free lumber. Free Workbench Plans 01 of 33

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3. ?zkes / Getty Images Before you dive into your project headfirst, you're going to need a workspace where you can really get going on your projects. These plans will help you build a space where you can do just that. These plans are for sturdy places to work that also give you many different storage options. A wide variety of sizes and layouts will ensure that you find the perfect workbench plan for your area. Free Bookcase Plans 02 of 33 CarlaNichiata / Getty Images A great beginner woodworking plan is to make something fairly simple yet still very functional, like a bookcase. Since they also are low-cost woodworking projects, you have little to lose. The plans for the bookcases vary in design and number of shelves but you should be able to find a project you are willing to tackle. The result will look great in your home.

4. 03 of 33 Free Shed Plans Björn Forenius / Getty Images A larger woodworking project that's still good for a confident beginner is building a shed. They can take a few days to build but the result is worth the effort. These plans include everything you need to build a shed you can use for storage or yard work. The plans are available in a variety of different styles. You also may want to consider building a garage to get even more storage space. Free Co?ee Table Plans 04 of 33 Astronaut Images / Getty Images

5. Another great woodworking project for a beginner is building a coffee table. They can be built using a wide variety of plans that range from a simple to a more complicated coffee table with shelving. Contemporary, rustic, modern, and mission-style plans are included here, making it easy to get the look you want. Continue to 5 of 33 below. Free Picnic Table Plans 05 of 33 Joe Schmelzer / Getty Images Every yard can benefit from a picnic table, and these plans will help you build one your family can gather around in the warm summer months. These plans include projects for small, large, octagon, round, folding, and hexagon picnic tables. Free Doghouse Plans 06 of 33

6. imagedepotpro / Getty Images Here's a woodworking project that will take you a day to build for no more than about $100. These free dog house plans are a satisfying project that will shelter your dog and look great in your yard. There are plans here from basic doghouses all the way up to doghouses that might even look better than your own home. If you're a pet lover, you'll also want to check out these free plans for cat trees and rabbit hutches. Free Wine Rack Plans 07 of 33 yangwenshuang / Getty Images These plans for wine racks result in a great looking project you can give as a gift or keep for yourself. Building a wine rack is a great beginner project, and the small amount of necessary materials helps keep the cost of this project low.

7. Free Desk Plans 08 of 33 FollowTheFlow / Getty Images These free desk plans are a great beginner to intermediate woodworking project. It's very possible to build a great looking desk for your home for a fraction of the price of buying one. Continue to 9 of 33 below. Free Kitchen Island Plans 09 of 33

8. monkeybusinessimages / Getty Images Here are some plans that will help you build what most cooks want in their kitchen—an island. You'll find a wide variety of styles and sizes of kitchen islands that will look great in just about any kitchen. If looking for another kitchen project, consider these free farmhouse table plans. Free Chicken Coop Plans 10 of 33 Jpr03 / Getty Images These free chicken coop plans will work in yards of all sizes. There are small basic chicken coops, all the way up to larger and more stylish coops that really make a statement. All the woodworking plans for these chicken coops will provide your chickens with a warm and safe place to nest.

9. Free Home Bar Plans 11 of 33 Sisoje / Getty Images Here's a bigger indoor woodworking project for some of you who surpass the beginner status—a home bar. These home bars can be simple or fancy, but they'll all be a gathering place in your home. 12 of 33 Free Adirondack Chair Plans j76n / Getty Images This set of plans for an Adirondack chair is a perfect woodworking project for the beginner, and you won't break the bank building one. Continue to 13 of 33 below.

10. Free Deck Plans 13 of 33 in4mal / Getty Images Get ready to tackle a big project with these free plans that will help you build a deck. They will take you through the process step by step. Free Gazebo Plans 14 of 33 paultarasenko / Getty Images