Posted on 24 September 2009
One of the first things I started looking into when I was looking to save money was wood working plans. I was looking for a plan to build a new bed for an apartment that I had just purchased and did not have the money for expensive furniture.
I never did make that bed, however ever since then if I need something then I try and find plans and see if I can build it myself or pay someone to build it for cheaper than buying the piece already assembled.
Personally I think wood work is a very fun hobby and for anyone frugal it’s a great way to save money and even make some money if you get good at it.
One of the best looking complete wood working plans packages that I have come across is woodworking4home. The package is quite simply jam packed full of more stuff than you could EVER build yourself. Over 1400 items and counting in fact!
Here are just a some of their selection:
Arbor Plans
Barn Plans
Bed Plans
Bee Hive Plans
Bench Plans
Bird Feeder Plans
Box Plans
Bridge Plans
Bucket Plans
Cabin Plans
Cabinet Plans
Candle Plans
Carport Plans
Cart Plans
CD Holder Plans
Chair Plans
Chest Plans
Chicken House Plans
Clock Plans
Coaster Plans
Cold Frame Plans
Computer Desk Plans
Cutting Board Plans
Deck Plans
Desk Plans
Do It Yourself Projects
Dog House Plans
Dresser Plans
Farmshop Plans
Fence Plans
File Cabinet Plans
Frame Plans
Garage Plans
Gazebo Plans
Greenhouse Plans
Hammock Tand Plans
Horse Barn Plans
Hutch Plans
Jig Plans
Kids Playground Plans
Knife Block Plans
Lamp Plans
Mailbox Plans
Mirror Plans
Ottoman Plans
Pergola Plans
Planter Plans
Rabbit House Plans
Rack Plans
Screen Plans
Scroll Saw Plans
Shed Plans
Shelf Plans
Stand Plans
Stool Plans
Storage Plans
Swing Plans
Table Plans
Tool Box Plans
Toy Plans
Tray Plans
Utility Building Plans
Work Bench Plans
and much more…
Here is an awesome preview of some of their plans. I think that anyone would agree that they are well laid out and highly professionl.
So visit their website and browse their plans, then let me know what you think.
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October 29th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Being married to a pro in construction, it isn’t uncommon for me to have tables, shelves, or desks built instead of purchased. However, one thing that he considers to be a real pain to construct is anything with drawers.
If you are looking for good ways to build some of your furniture yourself, and purchase some, I recommend you look into the simplest pieces for DIY construction. You can build desks, shelves, dining tables, nightstands, etc., pretty simply. But when it comes to a dresser or an office pedestal, I recommend Ikea!
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November 7th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
@Megan, for non carpenters I think complex projects can be achieved but may be a long slow project for fun more than practicality.