Build Plans
Detailed woodworking plans with step-by-step instructions
43 plans
OTL SAW TILL
Build a sturdy wall-mounted saw till that organizes and displays approximately 12 hand saws while keeping them protected and easy to reach. The design can be customized to fit your saw collection and shop style.
OTL TOOL CADDY
Build a compact, portable woodworking tool caddy that keeps your everyday tools organized and within reach. The OTL Stadium Tool Caddy features stepped storage for chisels, marking tools, pencils, squares, and more, plus an open lower tray and built-in carry handles. Customize the tool holders to fit your own setup and make it your own.
Ladder Toss
Ladder Toss outdoor game
Weight Bench
This plans covers how to build a weight bench for your home
Kid Step Stool
simple beginner kids step stool
Rolling Toy Bin
A simple, sturdy open-top storage bin on four swivel casters, built from a single sheet of 3/4" project panel pine with rope handles on each side.
TV Stand
Great intermediate tv stand
5 Tier Plant Tower
Use this plan to build a 5 tier plant tower
Paper Towel Dispenser
a simple project for beginners
Outdoor Chair
a great intermediate plan to help you build an outdoor chair
One Sheet Plywood Storage Cabinet
use one sheet of 3/4 inch plywood to build this storage cabinet / Table
food or laptop bed tray
Build a stylish and functional laptop tray with a spacious 22-1/4" × 11-1/4" top and fixed open-frame legs. This beginner-friendly project uses pocket hole joinery throughout and can be completed in approximately 4 hours.
Surfboard Bar Height Table
great outdoor beach style table
American Flag with Border
Easy American flag build with border you can choose to leave the border off if you want
Cutting Board Checker Board Style
complete instructions to build your first checker board style cutting board
Simple Desk
this is a 2x2 build for a simple but lite weight desk
Tool Stand / Work Bench
Beginner friendly tool stand or work bench
shallow wall shelf
A quick, beginner-friendly wall shelf with two shallow display ledges and utility hooks — built from just four boards using pocket-hole joinery and no complex cuts.
Simple Dog House
A beginner-friendly 14-page woodworking build plan for a classic gabled dog house, complete with a color-coded cut list, dimensioned diagrams, and step-by-step construction instructions from framing through roofing and finish.
Tapered small hanging basket
A charming, beginner-friendly tapered hanging planter built from cedar fence pickets and 1x2 lumber using pocket hole joinery — no complex joinery or power tools beyond a basic drill required. Perfect for hanging on a porch, pergola, or patio beam to display herbs, succulents, or trailing plants.
end table with bottom drawer and cubby
A sturdy, beginner-friendly side table built from mixed lumber stock using pocket hole joinery — one open cubby shelf and one full-width storage drawer, no advanced woodworking skills required. Perfect as a nightstand, end table, or living room accent piece with both display space and hidden storage.
Sofa Table
A stylish, open-shelf sofa table built from 3/4" plywood using simple pocket hole joinery — no advanced tools or woodworking experience required. Perfect for placing behind a couch to add storage and display space to any living room.
Table Centerpiece Planter
table centerpiece planter
Simple Cornhole Boards
Instructions to build a set of cornhole boards to regulation size. Pocket Screws are preferred but optional. Also a 6 inch hole saw is preferred or a jigsaw for center target cutout
Towel Rack
easy modern towel rack
Cubby Hole Storage
This is an easy beginner friendly project designed to teach you the ease of pocket hole joinery...minimal materials. you can either build 12 inch cubby or purchase cubbies to go with a homes decor. Follow build plans
Angled Plant Stand
desktop or shelf angled plant stand
Layered Cross
layered Cross
Outdoor Chair For Beginners
This is a simple outdoor chair build that anyone who takes their time can build with minimal tools and materials
Narrow End Table with Hidden Compartment
An easy to build end table that has a hidden compartment
Patriotic Firecrackers
Create your own set of rustic Patriotic Firecracker Solar Lights with this easy-to-follow DIY woodworking plan. Using simple materials, basic tools, and affordable solar garden lights, you'll build a charming red, white, and blue porch decoration that adds a warm glow to your outdoor space. Perfect for beginners and ideal for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or year-round patriotic décor.
Belt Sander Stand
A sturdy, compact stand designed specifically to hold a tenchtop belt sander.
Coffee Table / Puzzle Table
A Coffee table that has removable pieces to reveal a puzzle table underneath.
8' Miter Saw Station
8' long miter station and can be made out of 6 sheets of plywood and 3 2x4's
Stover Cover / Serving Tray
Dual Purpose Stover Cover and Serving Tray
Blanket Ladder
Blanket Ladder
Adirondack Chair
A variation of the classic adirondack chair.
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Heavy-Duty Workbench (L-Shape Leg Design)
This plan is designed for a beginner to build a professional-grade, heavy-duty workbench. It features L-shaped legs made from two 2x4s joined at a 90-degree angle for maximum stability and a “no-screw” exterior finish using 2-1⁄ 2” coarse-thread pocket hole screws.
Tablet / Smart Phone Stand
It seems just about everyone nowadays owns a smartphone or tablet. Now you can create a very cool holder to store yours when it's not in use, or if it's being charged. And, maybe, it won't get lost around the house so easily.
Cedar Bench
Here's the perfect pace to kick back and relax in your backyard. This bench is built from cedar for great looks that will last. Straightforward construction means it's easy to build, too.
Dog Bowl Stand
Build an elegant elevated dog bowl stand with storage compartment. Perfect for keeping your pet's feeding area organized and accessible.
Adirondack Chair
Build a classic Adirondack chair with comfortable seating and weather-resistant design. This intermediate project features angled backrest, wide armrests, and sturdy construction perfect for outdoor relaxation.
Fence Board Birdhouse
Build a beautiful cedar birdhouse from a single fence board. Perfect for attracting birds to your yard with this simple yet elegant design.