Woodworking is a skill that you’ve got the option to take as far as you want.
The more you learn, the more complex projects youll be able to tackle.
But no matter your skill level, your project can always benefit from plans someone else has made.
Heres how to find plans for just about any project online.
Gather Your Tools
Before you begin even the simplest of projects, youll need some basic tools.
A cordlessdrill/driverandjigsawcan take you even further and help you finish your projects in less time.
These larger power tools will help you handle bigger lumber and make accurate and repetitive cuts.
Woodworking also requires propersafety gearwhich includes eye and hearing protection and gloves.
Here are a few requirements that all plans should include.
Tools: Every tool and accessory needed to build the project.
Even better if it lists alternative tools in case a tool is unavailable.
Materials: All materials should be listed and include items such as screws, glue, and other hardware.
Diagrams: 3-dimensional diagrams of the finished project and exploded views are helpful to learn from.
There are better, more precise ways of finding what youre looking for.
you could use Googlesfiletypeoperator to do this.
you might also use Google image search to research a project.
(Thehow topart of these is importantotherwise youll just get pictures of step stools.)
Although its not a forum,Instructablesalso has a ton of woodworking projects.
It is a great place to connect and find woodworkers to follow on YouTube or their blog.
This will help feed your new found obsession with articles on tools, techniques, and woodworking plans.
Popular magazines include,Woodworkers Journal,Fine Woodworking, andPopular Woodworking.
Find your favorites and save them for when youre doing your searches.
Woodworkers WorkshopandFreeWoodworkingPlan.comhave been around forever.
They can still serve as a great jumping off resource for experienced woodworkers.
Photos byJordanhill School D&T Dept.,Damien Pollet,123_456.
