Woodworking Plan Collections
September 4th, 2009
So you’re looking for woodworking project plans and you’re probably realizing that there are a lot of individual plans out there being sold for $10 or more. But, what if you’re not sure what you want to build yet?
Woodworking plan collections are exactly what you need. These collections feature hundreds, sometimes thousands, of step-by-step woodworking plans for furniture, storage sheds, pergolas, etc., with pictures and diagrams.
Why should you care?
- It’s economical. Individual plans can cost over $10 each, so when you consider a collection that has 10,000 plans, you’re getting a value of $100,000 in plans. That sounds ridiculous, but guess what, no matter what, you’re getting a lot of plans for pennies on the dollar.
- It’s a great investment – you don’t have to decide what to build now. With thousands of plans, you’ll probably have plans for anything you might want to build, depending on what your needs at the time. Think of it as a having a library of plans at your fingertips.
- The collections include general tips and guides. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, these collections often include articles on techniques/tips. So, you’re getting plans and a reference guide!
So where do you get these collections? Here are some options:
Woodworking4Home.com
provides over 14,000 step-by-step woodworking plans with pictures and diagrams, for just about anything you could possibly think of building for indoor or outdoor use, from tables and chairs, to barns and birdhouses. The collection also includes a woodworking techniques guide, individual articles on woodworking tips, and how-to videos. The best part is it costs only $47.
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MyShedPlans.com
focuses on woodworking plans for outdoor buildings such as storage sheds, utility buildings, barns, garages, etc., but also includes plans for everything from outdoor furniture to dog houses. The plans have detailed colored diagrams/photos and instructions. And, you also get guides for construction planning and building tips. The downloadable collection costs only $47 and has a 60-day money-back guarantee which makes it worth checking out.
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The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking: 150 Easy Projects
is a smaller paperback collection focused more on beginner plans, featuring mirrors, shelves, clocks, jewelry boxes, small cupboard, blanket chest, or side table, plants stands, trellises and more. The 448 page book gets 4 stars from Amazon users, and costs $19.99.
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If you’re just getting started in woodworking, we suggest this guide:
Beginner’s Guide to Woodworking
You will learn the woodworking ABC’s, from safety tips and basic techniques, to advanced skills and more. This is a guide you’ll refer to even when you’re more experienced.
At only $20, it’s a steal! Get more info:
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If you’re not sure which to pick, we recommend you look at Woodworking4Home.com which will give you the best bang for buck.
We will also post other collections here as we find them.



