The free woodworking guideMAKE & KEEP
Make Something Beautiful. Keep It for Years.
10 projects for your home, each with a measured drawing, cut list and clear build steps. Free PDF.
What you get
Everything you need at the bench.
- 10 finished projects
From a small oak valet tray to a low oak bookcase.
- Measured drawings
Every part dimensioned in inches, with metric reference values.
- Cut lists
Parts at their finished size, so you can plan and buy wood once.
- Clear build steps
Numbered, illustrated steps with dry-fit and safety checks.
Inside the guide
Ten projects, small to substantial.
- 01Oak valet trayBeginner · 2–3 hours
A shallow tray for keys, glasses and small desk essentials.
- 02Maple serving boardBeginner · 2–3 hours
One maple blank, softened edges and a simple finger hole.
- 03Walnut keepsake boxIntermediate · 4–6 hours
A small case with a lift-off lid.
- 04Oak picture ledgeIntermediate · 3–4 hours
Change the pictures without rearranging the room.
- 05Low cedar herb planterIntermediate · 4–6 hours
A compact cedar box for herbs on a patio.
- 06Slatted patio tableIntermediate · 6–8 hours
A four-slat top with room for a cup and a book.
- 07Open oak end tableIntermediate · 6–8 hours
Two open compartments for everyday things.
- 08Small coffee tableIntermediate · 8–12 hours
A solid top, a braced base and a useful everyday size.
- 09Compact writing deskIntermediate · 10–14 hours
Open knee room and a braced back.
- 10Low oak bookcaseIntermediate · 8–12 hours
Three even-height compartments for books.
The project pictures are illustrations of the finished look, drawn from the measured plans, not photographs of built pieces. Times are active work; material allowances are estimates, not retailer quotes.
Who it is for
Made for makers at home.
- Beginners who want a first project that looks good in the house
- Weekend makers ready to step up from simple boxes to furniture
- Anyone who likes to plan before cutting: every part is listed before you buy wood
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Who is it for?
Beginners and improvers. Two beginner projects come first, then eight intermediate builds that grow from small objects to furniture.
Are the pictures photos of finished pieces?
No. They are illustrations of the finished look, drawn from the measured plans, and the guide says so.
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10 projects for your home, each with a measured drawing, cut list and clear build steps. Free PDF.